Q.1 Which international organization launched the Alma-Ata Declaration on Primary Health Care in 1978?
WHO
UNICEF
World Bank
UNESCO
Explanation - The Alma-Ata Declaration was launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) along with UNICEF in 1978 to promote primary health care as a key to achieving 'Health for All'.
Correct answer is: WHO
Q.2 What is the main aim of the National Health Policy of India (2017)?
Reduce infant mortality
Achieve universal health coverage
Eradicate malaria
Promote private hospitals
Explanation - The National Health Policy (2017) emphasizes universal health coverage, ensuring affordable, quality healthcare for all citizens.
Correct answer is: Achieve universal health coverage
Q.3 The Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) program in India primarily focuses on:
HIV/AIDS control
Maternal and child health
Elderly care
Occupational health
Explanation - RCH program aims to reduce maternal and infant mortality and improve reproductive health services.
Correct answer is: Maternal and child health
Q.4 Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) is a scheme under which mission?
National Health Mission
Digital India Mission
Swachh Bharat Mission
Ayushman Bharat
Explanation - JSY is part of the National Health Mission, providing financial incentives to promote institutional deliveries.
Correct answer is: National Health Mission
Q.5 What does the abbreviation 'NRHM' stand for?
National Rural Health Mission
National Research on Health Management
New Reform in Health Ministry
National Roadmap for Health Maintenance
Explanation - NRHM was launched in 2005 to improve rural health infrastructure and services.
Correct answer is: National Rural Health Mission
Q.6 Ayushman Bharat program provides health insurance coverage up to:
₹1 lakh per family
₹3 lakh per person
₹5 lakh per family
₹10 lakh per family
Explanation - Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) offers ₹5 lakh coverage per family annually for secondary and tertiary care.
Correct answer is: ₹5 lakh per family
Q.7 Which program replaced the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and National Urban Health Mission (NUHM)?
Ayushman Bharat
National Health Mission
RCH Program
Janani Suraksha Yojana
Explanation - The National Health Mission (NHM) was launched by merging NRHM and NUHM for comprehensive health coverage.
Correct answer is: National Health Mission
Q.8 Mid-Day Meal Scheme was introduced to improve:
School attendance and nutrition
Maternal health
Hospital infrastructure
Doctor training
Explanation - The Mid-Day Meal Scheme provides free meals in schools to enhance child nutrition and encourage attendance.
Correct answer is: School attendance and nutrition
Q.9 Which Indian program targets eradication of tuberculosis?
RNTCP
JSY
ICDS
AYUSH
Explanation - Revised National Tuberculosis Control Program (RNTCP) focuses on TB control through DOTS strategy.
Correct answer is: RNTCP
Q.10 Which year was the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) launched in India?
1965
1975
1985
1995
Explanation - ICDS was launched in 1975 to provide nutrition, immunization, health check-ups, and early childhood education.
Correct answer is: 1975
Q.11 Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK) provides free services to:
Children below 12 years
Pregnant women and newborns
Elderly patients
Adolescents
Explanation - JSSK offers free medical services, drugs, and diagnostics to pregnant women and their newborns.
Correct answer is: Pregnant women and newborns
Q.12 National AIDS Control Program (NACP) is coordinated by:
NACO
WHO
ICMR
UNICEF
Explanation - The National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) leads HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment programs in India.
Correct answer is: NACO
Q.13 Which program provides supplementary nutrition, preschool education, and health services for children under 6 years?
ICDS
JSY
Ayushman Bharat
NHM
Explanation - ICDS focuses on child health and development by providing integrated services.
Correct answer is: ICDS
Q.14 The National Tobacco Control Program (NTCP) was launched to reduce:
HIV infections
Cigarette consumption
Road accidents
Alcohol abuse
Explanation - NTCP aims to reduce tobacco use and related diseases through awareness and regulation.
Correct answer is: Cigarette consumption
Q.15 Universal Immunization Program (UIP) in India covers how many vaccine-preventable diseases?
4
7
12
15
Explanation - UIP covers 12 vaccine-preventable diseases including polio, measles, TB, diphtheria, and hepatitis B.
Correct answer is: 12
Q.16 Which scheme provides free LPG connections to women from BPL households?
PM-JAY
PM Ujjwala Yojana
JSSK
RNTCP
Explanation - Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana provides clean cooking fuel to reduce health hazards from traditional fuels.
Correct answer is: PM Ujjwala Yojana
Q.17 National Mental Health Program (NMHP) was launched in which year?
1982
1992
2002
2012
Explanation - NMHP was launched in 1982 to provide community-based mental health care in India.
Correct answer is: 1982
Q.18 Which program promotes institutional deliveries by providing cash assistance?
JSY
ICDS
RNTCP
UIP
Explanation - Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) provides financial incentives to encourage institutional deliveries and reduce maternal mortality.
Correct answer is: JSY
Q.19 The National Leprosy Eradication Program in India has successfully reduced prevalence to less than:
5 per 10,000
1 per 10,000
10 per 1,000
2 per 1,000
Explanation - India achieved the target of leprosy elimination by reducing prevalence to less than 1 per 10,000 population.
Correct answer is: 1 per 10,000
Q.20 Which Indian health mission is dedicated to urban poor populations?
NUHM
NRHM
NHM
RNTCP
Explanation - The National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) provides primary healthcare services to urban slum populations.
Correct answer is: NUHM
Q.21 Which policy emphasized 'Health for All by 2000 AD'?
National Health Policy 1983
National Health Policy 2002
National Health Policy 2017
Alma-Ata Declaration
Explanation - NHP 1983 was the first health policy of India emphasizing 'Health for All by 2000 AD'.
Correct answer is: National Health Policy 1983
Q.22 Which initiative provides cash incentives for building household toilets in India?
Swachh Bharat Mission
Ayushman Bharat
RNTCP
PM Ujjwala Yojana
Explanation - Swachh Bharat Mission encourages sanitation by providing financial support for toilet construction.
Correct answer is: Swachh Bharat Mission
Q.23 Which is the main funding mechanism for health insurance under Ayushman Bharat?
State taxes
Public-private partnership
Government budget allocation
Community funding
Explanation - Ayushman Bharat is financed through government budget allocations to ensure universal health coverage.
Correct answer is: Government budget allocation
Q.24 National Vector Borne Disease Control Program (NVBDCP) covers which disease?
Malaria
Diabetes
Hypertension
Asthma
Explanation - NVBDCP targets malaria, dengue, filariasis, and other vector-borne diseases in India.
Correct answer is: Malaria
Q.25 Which program provides nutritional supplements to pregnant women and lactating mothers?
ICDS
RNTCP
NACP
PM-JAY
Explanation - ICDS provides nutrition supplementation to pregnant women, lactating mothers, and children under 6 years.
Correct answer is: ICDS