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Multiple choice social science public health and the government energy and health infectious diseases - transmission and prevention infectious diseases and how to prevent them

State whether the following statements are True or False.
Efforts are being made by the Government to achieve the goal of 'Health for All'.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian government has consistently stated and pursued the goal of 'Health for All' through various national health policies and programs.

Multiple choice social science public health and the government energy and health infectious diseases - transmission and prevention infectious diseases and how to prevent them

In India, the fruits of economic growth have reached ________________.

  1. Only elite people

  2. Masses

  3. Both above

  4. None of above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In many economic analyses of developing nations, it is argued that the benefits of rapid economic growth have disproportionately favored the elite, leaving the masses with limited improvements in living standards.

Multiple choice social science public health and the government energy and health infectious diseases - transmission and prevention infectious diseases and how to prevent them

India accounts for more than ______  of global maternal and child deaths.

  1. 10%

  2. 17%

  3. 30%

  4. 40%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Statistical data from international health organizations often cite that India accounts for approximately 17% of global maternal and child deaths due to its large population and healthcare challenges.

Multiple choice social science public health and the government energy and health infectious diseases - transmission and prevention infectious diseases and how to prevent them

Nearly _____ of the population in India does not have access to essential medicines, by WHO region.

  1. 37%

  2. 47%

  3. 57%

  4. 65%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Various reports, including those referencing WHO data, have highlighted that a significant portion of the Indian population lacks access to essential medicines, with 65% being the commonly cited figure in this context.

Multiple choice social science public health and the government energy and health infectious diseases - transmission and prevention infectious diseases and how to prevent them

In the recent past, the incidence of Cancer is on ___________ trend.

  1. increasing

  2. decreasing

  3. constant

  4. nothing can be said
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Due to lifestyle changes, environmental factors, and better diagnostic capabilities, the incidence of cancer has been on an increasing trend globally and in India.

Multiple choice social science public health and the government energy and health infectious diseases - transmission and prevention infectious diseases and how to prevent them

Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) was lowest in _________.

  1. Karnataka

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Delhi

  4. Kerala
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Kerala has consistently maintained the lowest Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) in India for many years due to its high literacy rates and robust public health infrastructure.

Multiple choice social science public health and the government energy and health infectious diseases - transmission and prevention infectious diseases and how to prevent them

Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) in India (2015) is  ____ per 100,000 births.

  1. 174 deaths

  2. 580 deaths

  3. 240 deaths

  4. 810 deaths
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

According to the Sample Registration System (SRS) data for the period 2014-2016, the MMR in India was recorded at 130, but 174 was the figure for the 2011-2013 period, which is often used in textbooks.

Multiple choice social science public health and the government energy and health infectious diseases - transmission and prevention infectious diseases and how to prevent them

Select the correct statement/s related to the proposed National Health Protection Scheme (NHPS) by using the code given below:
1. To be world's largest government-funded healthcare programme which will provide health assurancefrom primary to the tertiary levels.
2. The flagship scheme is aimed to cover over 5 crore poor families of the country.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The proposed programme will assure up to Rs. 5 lakh for helathcare at secondary and tertiary levles (does not cover primary levle)- covering over 20 crore people.

Multiple choice social science public health and the government energy and health infectious diseases - transmission and prevention infectious diseases and how to prevent them

Select the incorrect one ones out of the given statements using the code given below:
1. The IRDA has increased the entry age for health insurance in the country to $75$ years in its recent decision.
 2. As per the IRDA insurance penetration after deregulation in the sector has increased and today it is more than double of the level of $2000$.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The entry age for health insurance has been increased from 6060 to 6565years by the IRDA. recently. Insurance penetration has increased to 3.3 per cent in 20152015 from 2.32.3 per cent in 20002000. 

Multiple choice social science public health and the government energy and health infectious diseases - transmission and prevention infectious diseases and how to prevent them

Death rate is the number of people per _____ who die during a particular period of time.

  1. 10,000

  2. 1,000

  3. 100

  4. 10

  5. 500
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The ratio of deaths to the population of a particular area or during a particular period of time, usually calculated as the number of deaths per one thousand people per year.