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MCQs 2026

41.
Which of the following is a positive implication of increased public health spending?
A Increased financial burden on individuals.
B Reduced access to quality healthcare.
C Progress towards achieving universal health coverage.
D Higher rates of catastrophic health expenditures.
42.
Why are NHA estimates important for policymakers?
A To increase the number of private hospitals.
B To assess health financing strategies and identify areas for investment.
C To reduce the availability of generic medicines.
D To promote traditional medicine only.
43.
What does 'Out-of-Pocket Expenditure' (OOPE) in healthcare refer to?
A Government spending on healthcare.
B Expenditure incurred by individuals directly for healthcare services.
C Expenditure by private insurance companies.
D Expenditure on public health campaigns.
44.
What is a key trend indicated by the NHA estimates for 2024-25 regarding health spending?
A A decrease in public health spending.
B An increase in out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE).
C A notable increase in public health spending as a proportion of total health expenditure.
D Reduced role of private insurance.
45.
Who compiles the National Health Account (NHA) estimates in India?
A NITI Aayog
B National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC)
C Ministry of Finance
D World Health Organization (WHO)
46.
What benefit is provided to beneficiaries for timely repayment of loans under PM SVANidhi?
A Increased loan amount.
B Interest subsidy.
C Priority in government schemes.
D Tax exemption.
47.
Which ministry is responsible for the implementation of the PM SVANidhi scheme?
A Ministry of Finance
B Ministry of Rural Development
C Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
D Ministry of Labour and Employment
48.
What is the maximum loan amount available to street vendors under the PM SVANidhi scheme?
A Rs 5,000
B Rs 10,000
C Rs 15,000
D Rs 20,000
49.
What is the primary objective of the PM SVANidhi scheme?
A To provide housing for street vendors.
B To offer affordable working capital loans to street vendors.
C To provide skill development training to street vendors.
D To offer insurance to street vendors.
50.
When was the PM SVANidhi scheme launched?
A June 1, 2019
B June 1, 2020
C June 1, 2021
D June 1, 2022