Antyodaya Anna Yozana (AAY) was launched by the government to fight ______.

poverty

The correct answer is Option 1 - poverty

The Antyodaya Anna Yozana (AAY)  was launched by the government to fight poverty.

This scheme specifically targets the poorest of the poor families identified amongst those below the poverty line (BPL)  covered under the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS). It provides them with highly subsidized food grains at much lower rates than the market price.