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How many gram of protein is given in mid day meal scheme: March 2010, March 2013 (c) 
Select and explain. 
A. 4-8 gram, B. 8-12 gram, C. 12-16 gram, D. 16-20 gram
B: 8-12 gram
Answer: B: 8-12 gram 
Explanation: Ans. B: 8-12 gram Park's PSM,21st ed., p-612 states: The central assistance provided to states under the mid-day meal is by way of free supply of food grain from nearest Food Corporation of India godown at the rate of 100 g per student per day and subsidy for transpo of food grain. To achieve the objective, a cooked mid-day meal with maximum 300 calories and 8-12 grammes of protein content will be provided to all the children in class Ito V.