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Public health system in India is controlled by ____________.

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  1. Ministry of health and family welfare

  2. Ministry of finance

  3. Ministry of social justice

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: A
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.

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

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  1. In 1952

  2. In 1956

  3. In 1955

  4. In 1954

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Correct Option: A
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). 

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

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  1. Aggregate

  2. Auxiliary

  3. Ayurveda

  4. Aromatic

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Correct Option: C
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.

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

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  1. Trivandrum

  2. Bangalore

  3. Hyderabad

  4. Chennai

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Correct Option: B

NRHM stands for _________.

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  1. National rural health mission

  2. National regional hospital mechanism

  3. National regional health mission

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A

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

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  1. Ayurveda

  2. Naturopathy

  3. Homeopathy

  4. Allopathy

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Correct Option: D

Referral hospitals are ___________.

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  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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Correct Option: B

Basic health unit in urban areas is called ___________.

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  1. Taluk hospitals

  2. Community health centres

  3. Primary health centres

  4. All the above

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Correct Option: B

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

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  1. Ahmedabad

  2. Hyderabad

  3. Bangalore

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
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. 

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

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  1. Private sector

  2. Public sector

  3. Both A and B

  4. None

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Correct Option: A
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.