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Costa Rica decided not to have an army. It was assumed that instead of wasting the money on armed forces, it was more important to spend that on ____________.

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  1. Public health

  2. Education

  3. Other basic needs of the people

  4. All of these

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Correct Option: D

In India, there is no equality in terms of healthcare facilities. There are many private facilities but they are out of reach for most the people, _________________.

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  1. Only 20% of the people can afford to pay their medical expenses

  2. Many villages do not have access to even basic healthcare facilities

  3. The number of doctors in government hospitals is not enough to take care of the huge mass of poor people

  4. All of these

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Correct Option: D

The Medical Council of India was established under the Indian Medical Council Act, 1933.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A

Which of the following is the abbreviated name of the programme launched in India for the economic empowerment of persons with severe to profound disabilities?

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  1. ARUNIM

  2. NREGA

  3. GCMMF

  4. SCOPE

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

ARUNIM or Association for Rehabillitation Under National Trust Initiative of Marketing is a marketing federation for the welfare of persons with autism, cerebral palsy, mental retardation and multiple disabilities. ARUNIM is established as a non-profit society to serve the interest of its member through marketing initiative for the products made by persons with disability, particularly those disability which are converted under the National Trust Act.

Which of the following is not a "social sector programme" run by the Govt of India?

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  1. National Rural Health Mission

  2. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

  3. Mid Day Meal Scheme

  4. Integrated Chold Development Services

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Correct Option: A

Which of the following is not an Indian Systems of Medicine?

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  1. Ayurveda

  2. Yoga

  3. Acupressure

  4. Unani

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Acupressure was originated from the ancient China. Basically, it works with a needle which passes signals through other body parts. Every nerve is connected through an organ with the help of a needle those nerves are pressed, which amount to relaxation and fixation of that particular part. Although, Ayurveda, Yoga and Unani are originated from the ancient India. 

The Union Government evolves broad policies and plans through the ______________________.

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  1. NSSO

  2. Central Council of Health and Family Welfare

  3. CSO

  4. NFRA

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 

Central Council of Health and Family Welfare is a planning board which regards and recommends about health matters. It's main objective is to spread awareness about health. This also spread regulations regarding drug supply which is mainly for medicated purpose but with proper license and safety. 

Scholars assess peoples health by taking into account indicators like _____.

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  1. infant mortality rates

  2. maternal mortality rates

  3. life expectancy and nutrition levels

  4. all of these

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Health indicators comprises of measuring health whether the individual is fit or is affected with any kind of health issues. It's main objective is to confirm that no one is affected with any kind of serious health problem. It's also a check up for poor who can't afford treatment. The right nutrition plan for the needy is also designed through this program.
Hence, D is the correct option. 

Major failures that led to the decline in birth rate are?

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  1. Female mortality

  2. Absence of social security

  3. Low average age of women at the time of marriage

  4. Both b & c

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Correct Option: D

Economic Growth and demand for energy are __________ related.

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  1. directly

  2. inversely

  3. not

  4. nothing can be said

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Correct Option: A