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Role of Government in Health

Subject: Social Issues

Book: Civics - Class 6 (Social and Political Life - I)

The government plays a vital part in ensuring the well-being of citizens by providing healthcare services and regulating medical facilities. This topic delves into public health measures like vaccination drives, clean water supply, and sanitation programs. Students examine the role of government hospitals, primary health centers, and awareness campaigns in preventing diseases. Examples of national health missions showcase efforts to reduce infant mortality rates and improve nutrition. By highlighting the collective responsibility of health, this topic emphasizes how public policies and individual actions together build a healthier society.

Practice Questions

The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955, is associated with which social issue?

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Which sector does the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana primarily benefit?

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Which of the following social issues is addressed by the POCSO Act in India?

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What is the primary focus of the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM)?

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The term "urban sprawl" refers to:

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What does the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana aim to achieve?

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Which of the following is a key objective of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)?

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What is the aim of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)?

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Which of the following best describes "child trafficking"?

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Which of the following is a primary objective of the Swachh Bharat Mission?

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