Whom do family welfare programmes benefit under the National Population Policy?

Correct answer: Families and communities

Direct answer: B, families and communities. Family welfare programmes are intended to support the health, well-being and informed choices of family members. They may include guidance, access to health services, maternal and child care, information about spacing and responsible family planning, and other forms of counselling or support. When families are healthier and better informed, the wider community can also benefit through improved public health and responsible use of services. A is wrong because machines do not receive family welfare. C and D are wrong because mountains and rivers are physical features, not the intended beneficiaries of such programmes. Memory cue: family welfare starts with the household but can improve community health.