• Objectives of the Mid-Day Meal (PM-POSHAN) Scheme:
• Core Goals (National Food Security Act, 2013):
• Improving nutritional status of primary students: Combats classroom hunger and promotes cognitive performance in classes I to V.
• Enhancing school participation: Encourages children from disadvantaged and socio-economically marginalized families to attend school regularly, improving enrollment and retention.
• Stage-wise nutritional support: Provides standardized cooked meals meeting caloric and protein targets (primary: $450\text{ kcal}$, $12\text{ g}$ protein; upper primary: $700\text{ kcal}$, $20\text{ g}$ protein).
• Conclusion: (C), (D) and (E) only (Option 4).

Correct option: (4) (C), (D) and (E) only.

Arranging the sequence correctly for Nutritional problems of vulnerable segments – pregnant and lactating women:

The correct chronological order is Option 2: (D), (A), (E), (C), (B)..

Correct option: (2) (D), (A), (E), (C), (B).