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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

Which of the following is true in relation to the current state of health infrastructure?

  1. Central Council of Health and Family Welfare collects information and renders financial and technical assistance to government

  2. India has built up a vast health infrastructure and manpower at different levels

  3. India has a large number of hospitals run by voluntary agencies and the private sector

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

All the listed statements are accurate descriptions of the Indian health infrastructure, which includes government support, a vast network of facilities, and significant private sector participation.

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

Consider the following statements regarding Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana.
(A) The scheme started rolling from $1$st April $2008$
(B) The beneficiaries under RSBY are entitled to hospitalisation coverage up to Rs. $50,000$ for most of the diseases that require hospitalisation.
(C) The maximum age limit to be enrolled into RSBY is $65$ years.
Which of the statements is/are correct?

  1. Only (A)

  2. Only (A) and (B)

  3. Only (A) and (C)

  4. All (A), (B) and (C)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The RSBY scheme was launched on April 1, 2008. While it provides coverage, the specific details regarding the age limit and coverage amount have evolved, but statement A is the most historically accurate starting point.

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.