Every question from this NCERT chapter, with a detailed explanation.
With reference to the "Three-Tier System" of health infrastructure, which of the following is NOT a function of the Primary Health Centre (PHC)?
From a governance and regulatory perspective, losses in State Electricity Boards arise due to multiple reasons. Which of the following is not given below ?
The term "Global Burden of Diseases (GBD)" is best defined as:
With reference to the relationship between infrastructure and economic development, consider the following statements: 1. For low-income countries, basic infrastructure like irrigation is more important than service-related infrastructure. 2. As economies mature, the requirement for service-related infrastructure decreases significantly. 3. The share of power and telecommunication infrastructure is generally greater in high-income countries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the challenges in India's power sector, consider the following statements: 1. The installed capacity to generate electricity is sufficient to feed an 8 % annual economic growth. 2. State Electricity Boards (SEBs) incur losses due to transmission and distribution losses and wrong pricing. 3. Thermal power plants in India often face shortages of raw material and coal supplies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of health infrastructure, the term "morbidity" primarily refers to:
Consider the following statements regarding the "Three-Tier System" of health infrastructure in India: 1. Primary Health Centres (PHCs) are equipped to perform advanced neurosurgeries. 2. Community Health Centres (CHCs) act as referral centres for Primary Health Centres (PHCs). 3. Tertiary health care institutions are prohibited from imparting quality medical education. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the definition of health, consider the following statements: 1. Health is not merely the absence of disease but also a yardstick of one's well-being. 2. The efficiency of workers is unrelated to their health status. 3. Health is the ability to realize one's potential. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following is NOT a direct benefit of improved infrastructure on health?
With reference to the Indian energy policy, consider the following statements: 1. The Indian energy policy relies exclusively on thermal sources for future energy security. 2. Renewable energy sources like wind and solar are encouraged as they do not rely on exhaustible fossil fuels. 3. The government aims to reduce the carbon footprint by promoting non-conventional energy sources. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the "Primary Health Centres (PHCs)" in India: 1. They are generally located in district headquarters. 2. They constitute the first tier of the rural health infrastructure. 3. They are equipped with advanced facilities for neurosurgery. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the "State Electricity Boards (SEBs)": 1. They play a key role in the distribution of electricity to consumers. 2. They have consistently recorded surplus profits in the last decade. 3. Theft of electricity is one of the significant reasons for their commercial losses. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the "Energy Policy" of India: 1. It has completely phased out the use of coal-based thermal power plants. 2. It encourages the use of non-conventional energy sources to reduce environmental pollution. 3. Nuclear energy is considered an important component for long-term energy security. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the "Power Sector" in India: 1. Electricity generated by power stations is consumed entirely by the ultimate consumers without any loss. 2. A significant portion of the electricity generated is lost during transmission and distribution. 3. The electricity available for final consumption is generally higher than the total electricity generated. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the "Health Infrastructure" in India, consider the following statements: 1. The Union Government evolves broad policies and plans through the Central Council of Health and Family Welfare. 2. The Constitution of India restricts the State from making any laws regarding the adulteration of food and drugs. 3. Non-governmental organizations and voluntary agencies are integral components of the health infrastructure. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the "Global Burden of Disease (GBD)", what does the term "disability" refer to in this context?
Consider the following statements regarding "Energy Consumption" and "Economic Growth": 1. There is no correlation between the rate of economic growth and the consumption of energy in an economy. 2. The demand for electricity in India has increased with the expansion of the industrial and agricultural sectors. 3. Experts project that to sustain a GDP growth of around 8 %, power supply needs to grow at approximately 12 % annually. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following is NOT a challenge faced by the power sector in India?
With reference to "Private Sector Health Infrastructure", consider the following statements: 1. More than 70 % of the hospitals in India are run by the private sector. 2. All medical practitioners in the private sector are required to be government employees. 3. The private sector is completely restricted from setting up medical education institutions. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding "Infrastructure": 1. It provides supporting services in the main areas of industrial and agricultural production. 2. The definition of infrastructure is strictly limited to physical structures like roads and bridges. 3. Infrastructure facilities have a direct impact on the production of goods and services. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?