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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

Public health system in India is controlled by ____________.

  1. Ministry of health and family welfare

  2. Ministry of finance

  3. Ministry of social justice

  4. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In India the public healthcare is looked after by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Earlier these were two different departments Dept. of Health and Family Welfare and Dept. of Health Research which were combined in 2014. Under this several programs are run in order to improve the lifespan and health of every Indian citizen.

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

When the Comprehensive Family Planning programme was initiated by the Government of India?

  1. In 1952

  2. In 1956

  3. In 1955

  4. In 1954
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Explanation

India launched a nationwide Family Planning Programme in 1952. Commonly practiced Family Planning methods include birth control pills, condoms, sterilization and IUD (Intrauterine device). 

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

What does the letter 'A' stand for in AYUSH?

  1. Aggregate

  2. Auxiliary

  3. Ayurveda

  4. Aromatic
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C Correct answer
Explanation

AYUSH is an acronym that is used to refer to the non-allopathic medical systems in India. It includes the Indian medical system of Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and also Homeopathy.

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

National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences is located in __________.

  1. Trivandrum

  2. Bangalore

  3. Hyderabad

  4. Chennai
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) is a premier medical institution located in Bangalore, Karnataka.

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

NRHM stands for _________.

  1. National rural health mission

  2. National regional hospital mechanism

  3. National regional health mission

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

NRHM stands for the National Rural Health Mission, a major initiative launched by the Government of India to improve healthcare delivery in rural areas.

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

Which of the following is not included under Indian system of medicine?

  1. Ayurveda

  2. Naturopathy

  3. Homeopathy

  4. Allopathy
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian system of medicine (AYUSH) includes Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy. Allopathy (modern Western medicine) is not considered part of the traditional Indian systems.

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

Referral hospitals are ___________.

  1. Hospitals which are in rural areas

  2. Hospitals which are in medical colleges

  3. District hospitals

  4. All the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Referral hospitals are typically large, well-equipped facilities, often associated with medical colleges, where patients are sent for specialized care that cannot be provided at smaller local centers.

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

Basic health unit in urban areas is called ___________.

  1. Taluk hospitals

  2. Community health centres

  3. Primary health centres

  4. All the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In urban areas, Community Health Centres (CHCs) or similar urban health posts serve as the basic health units for the population.

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

 SEWA, an NGO which is striving for the improvement of public health, is functional in __________.

  1. Ahmedabad

  2. Hyderabad

  3. Bangalore

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

SEWA i.e. Self Employed Women's Association is an organisation established in 1972 in Ahmedabad. It has a number of sister organizations as well. It primarily falls under the category of trade union which works for women who are self-employed and are a part of the unorganized sector. 

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

More than 70% of hospitals in India are run by ___________.

  1. Private sector

  2. Public sector

  3. Both A and B

  4. None
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In India the government expenditure on healthcare is comparatively very low that what it actually should be. This is a major reason why people rely more on private facilities. The private sector hospitals are increasing and providing better services but at a higher cost.