Question

Which of the following are examples of welfare catering?
(A) Mid day meals in schools
(B) Creches
(C) Chain catering organisations
(D) Dharmashalas
(E) Wine bars
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (B) and (C) only
• B. (B), (C) and (D) only
• C. (A), (C) and (E) only
• D. (A), (B) and (D) only

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Welfare catering refers to the provision of meals for the welfare of individuals, usually for social, educational, or community purposes, without a profit motive. The examples are:

• (A) Mid-day meals in schools: These are a form of welfare catering aimed at providing meals to school children, especially in government schools.
• (B) Creches: Creches provide meals to children while their parents work, which is a form of welfare catering to help working parents.
• (C) Chain catering organizations: These are typically commercial businesses, not welfare catering, as their aim is profit-making.
• (D) Dharmashalas: These are community-run organizations that provide free or subsidized meals, particularly for travelers or the needy, making them a part of welfare catering.
• (E) Wine bars: These are commercial establishments and not welfare catering.

Thus, the correct answer is (D): (A), (B), and (D) only.

Answer 2

Welfare catering refers to providing food services as a form of social welfare, often at low or no cost, and typically in places like schools, creches, and dharmashalas. Mid day meals in schools, creches, and dharmashalas fall under welfare catering because they serve the community’s well-being. Chain catering organizations and wine bars are commercial enterprises and are not considered welfare catering.