[Solved] The Govt. of India has launched a number of poverty alleviation programmes. This is done with the view that poverty is the root cause of social insecurity. In addition to that UNO has also launched Millennium Development Goals to be achieved by 2015.Which of the following is NOT one of those goals? [Punjab & Sindh Bank 2011]

Q.	The Govt. of India has launched a number of poverty alleviation programmes. This is done with the view that poverty is the root cause of social insecurity. In addition to that UNO has also launched Millennium Development Goals to be achieved by 2015.Which of the following is NOT one of those goals? [Punjab & Sindh Bank 2011]
A.	Improve mental health
B.	Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria
C.	Reduce marriageable age for males to 18 yr
D.	Promote gender equality and empower women
Answer» C. Reduce marriageable age for males to 18 yr

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