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351.
The National Health Mission was launched to address healthcare needs in which sectors?
A Only rural and urban areas.
B Only tribal and remote areas.
C Both rural and urban populations.
D Only metropolitan cities.
352.
The NHM aims to provide healthcare that is:
A Expensive and exclusive.
B Accessible, affordable, and quality-driven.
C Limited to specific geographical areas.
D Primarily focused on emergency services.
353.
Which of the following is NOT a direct component of NHM's focus?
A Strengthening primary healthcare infrastructure.
B Improving maternal and child health outcomes.
C Providing advanced tertiary care services.
D Disease surveillance and control.
354.
The ultimate goal of the National Health Mission is to achieve:
A Healthcare for only urban populations.
B Healthcare for only rural populations.
C Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
D Free healthcare for only government employees.
355.
What technological integration is being prioritized at the primary healthcare level under NHM?
A Robotic surgery.
B Artificial intelligence for diagnostics.
C Digital health records and telemedicine services.
D 3D printing of medical equipment.
356.
NHM is actively involved in disease surveillance and control programs for:
A Only communicable diseases.
B Only non-communicable diseases.
C Both communicable and non-communicable diseases.
D Only rare genetic disorders.
357.
Which program under NHM aims to ensure that no pregnant woman or newborn suffers due to lack of services?
A Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY).
B Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK).
C National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP).
D Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY).
358.
Which of the following is a key focus area of NHM concerning maternal and child health?
A Increasing the number of private hospitals.
B Reducing maternal and infant mortality rates.
C Promoting cosmetic surgeries for newborns.
D Discouraging institutional deliveries.
359.
What is the primary role of Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs) under NHM?
A To provide specialized surgical treatments.
B To serve as the first point of contact for primary healthcare needs.
C To conduct advanced medical research.
D To offer tertiary care services.
360.
What are the two sub-missions under the National Health Mission (NHM)?
A National Urban Health Mission and National Rural Health Mission.
B National Disease Control Mission and National Public Health Mission.
C National Maternal Health Mission and National Child Health Mission.
D National Preventive Health Mission and National Curative Health Mission.