Q. Consider the following factors regarding the causes of malnutrition leading to a significant proportion of child deaths in India:

1. Low weight at birth due to inadequate nutrition of pregnant women
2. Poor hygienic conditions
3. Improper infant and child feeding practices

Which of the above factors are considered the major reasons for this issue?
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
Notes: All three factors are major contributors to child malnutrition in India. Low maternal nutrition leads to underweight births, poor hygiene increases infection risk that hampers nutrient absorption, and inadequate feeding practices prevent optimal child growth. These issues collectively account for India's persistent malnutrition and high child mortality rates according to health and nutrition studies.