Why are sports and co curricular activities useful for girls in Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Yojana?

Correct answer: They increase confidence teamwork and holistic development

The direct answer is option A: sports and co-curricular activities increase confidence, teamwork and holistic development. Education is broader than textbooks and examinations. Through sports, girls can practise discipline, cooperation, leadership, communication, problem-solving and healthy physical activity. The reasoning is: participation gives experience; experience builds skill and confidence; these skills support personal, social and educational growth. Option A is correct because confidence, teamwork and overall development are genuine benefits. Option B, saying such activities stop education, is wrong; well-balanced activities can support school engagement, although study and activity time should be managed. Option C, increasing discrimination, is not the aim; inclusive participation can challenge discrimination. Option D, increasing distance from school, is also wrong because school-based activities can strengthen connection with school. Activities should be safe, inclusive and accessible to girls with different abilities. Memory cue: sports build “body, confidence and team spirit,” while co-curricular work adds wider skills.