NCERT Class 7 Political Science — Chapter 1: Role of the Government in Health

Consider the following statements about the functioning of the government in a democracy: 1. People expect the government to work for their welfare. 2. Welfare can only be achieved through the privatization of all state assets. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The 'Costa Rican approach' in public health is primarily attributed to which one of the following policy decisions?

With reference to the decentralization of funds to panchayats in Kerala, which one of the following was a significant outcome?

With reference to the Primary Health Centre (PHC), consider the following: 1. It is located at the district headquarters. 2. It supervises the work of the village health workers. 3. It covers many villages in a rural area. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In the structure of the public health system in India, which institution supervises the health centres at the district level?

Which of the following services are funded by taxes? 1. Private security agencies 2. Highways 3. Disaster relief Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Village Level | 1. Has specialized government hospitals B. PHC Level | 2. Covers many villages in a rural area C. District Level | 3. Supervises all health centres in the district D. Large Cities | 4. Usually has a nurse and a village health worker

Consider the following statements regarding the "Right to Life": 1. It is a Fundamental Right. 2. It explicitly absolves the government of any duty to provide health services. 3. It excludes the right to medical treatment in emergency situations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which country is considered one of the healthiest in Central America due to its unique constitutional decision?

The "Kerala Model" of decentralization initiated in 1996 is characterized by which of the following administrative reforms?

What is the primary function of 'Village Health Workers' in the Indian public health system?

With reference to the healthcare system in India, consider the following: 1. India has a shortage of medical colleges and produces a negligible number of doctors annually. 2. The public healthcare system has the capacity to serve rural populations scattered over large areas. 3. There has been significant advancement in medical technologies within the country. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following best describes the structure of the public health system at the village level in India?

In the context of the judicial interpretation of the 'Right to Life', consider the following: 1. The Right to Life is not safeguarded under the Indian Constitution. 2. Failure of a government hospital to provide timely treatment can be viewed as a violation of the Right to Life. 3. The Court cannot direct the State Government to reimburse patients for expenses incurred due to lack of timely public treatment. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the availability of healthcare in India: 1. Private health services are increasing at a faster rate than public services. 2. Private services are evenly distributed between rural and urban areas. 3. The cost of private services is generally higher than that of public services. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Costa Rican education system: 1. Health education is considered an essential part of education at all levels. 2. Knowledge about health is prioritized only in medical colleges. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In the context of India's public health infrastructure, the acronym 'PHC' stands for:

In the context of the healthcare sector, the term 'Medical Tourists' refers to:

Consider the following statements about 'Communicable Diseases': 1. Communicable diseases are those that cannot be transmitted from one person to another. 2. Modes of transmission include water, food, and air. 3. Tuberculosis and Influenza are examples of communicable diseases. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which one of the following best describes the 'paradox' often associated with the Indian healthcare system?

Consider the following statements regarding the concept of 'Health': 1. It is often defined broadly to include physical, mental, and social well-being. 2. Access to clean drinking water is not considered a determinant of health. 3. Mental strain and anxiety are aspects that affect a person's health. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

As per the Constitution of India, the primary duty of the State regarding public health is to:

In the context of healthcare providers operating in rural India, ‘RMP’ denotes:

Consider the following statements regarding the relationship between water and health: 1. Clean drinking water is a factor in preventing illness. 2. Water-borne diseases cannot be prevented by any public health measures. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following are characteristics of 'Private Health Facilities' in India? 1. They are owned or controlled by the government. 2. Patients often have to pay significant amounts for services. 3. They include Registered Medical Practitioners (RMPs) in rural areas. 4. They are concentrated largely in urban areas. Select the correct answer using the code given below: