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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 social issue is addressed by the Dowry Prohibition Act?

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

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

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Which organization releases the Human Development Index (HDI)?

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The POSHAN Abhiyaan focuses on:

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Which of the following best defines "social exclusion"?

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Which constitutional provision in India is associated with the promotion of social justice?

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What is the main goal of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)?

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Which of the following is a key feature of the Right to Education (RTE) Act?

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