Q11. Which court case widened the scope of Article 21 regarding the government’s responsibility to provide medical aid?
a) Parmanand Kata v Union of India
b) Paschim Banga Khet Mazdoor Samity v West Bengal
c) L K Koolwal v State of Rajasthan
d) None of the above
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Correct Answer: b) Paschim Banga Khet Mazdoor Samity v West Bengal
Explanation: In this case, the Supreme Court held that providing adequate medical facilities is a primary duty of the government in a welfare state, thus widening the scope of Article 21.
Q12. What is the main goal of the National Health Mission (NHM)?
a) To promote medical tourism
b) To improve healthcare access in rural and underserved areas
c) To regulate private hospitals
d) To provide free medical education
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Correct Answer: b) To improve healthcare access in rural and underserved areas
Explanation: The National Health Mission aims to improve healthcare access and quality in rural and underserved areas through various initiatives and programs.
Q13. Which act governs the ethical conduct of medical professionals in India?
a) MTP Act
b) PCPNDT Act
c) Indian Medical Council Act
d) THOTA
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Correct Answer: c) Indian Medical Council Act
Explanation: The Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, governs the ethical conduct of medical professionals, ensuring they adhere to professional standards and ethics.
Q14. Which recent policy update allows the use of drones for spraying approved pesticides in India?
a) National Health Policy
b) Agriculture Ministry’s directive
c) Ministry of AYUSH guidelines
d) Right to Health Bill
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Correct Answer: b) Agriculture Ministry’s directive
Explanation: The Agriculture Ministry extended the approval for drone-based application of approved pesticides until April 18, 2025, to enhance agricultural practices.
Q15. What is the primary focus of the Right to Health Bill passed by the Rajasthan Government?
a) Free healthcare services at all public health facilities
b) Promotion of traditional medicine
c) Regulation of private hospitals
d) Medical education reform
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Correct Answer: a) Free healthcare services at all public health facilities
Explanation: The Right to Health Bill ensures free healthcare services, including consultation, drugs, diagnostics, and emergency care, at all public health institutions in Rajasthan.
Q16. Which act regulates the practice of dentistry in India?
a) MTP Act
b) PCPNDT Act
c) Dentists Act
d) THOTA
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Correct Answer: c) Dentists Act
Explanation: The Dentists Act, 1948, regulates the profession of dentistry in India, including the recognition of dental qualifications and the establishment of dental colleges.
Q17. Which section of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to health as part of the right to life?
a) Article 14
b) Article 19
c) Article 21
d) Article 32
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Correct Answer: c) Article 21
Explanation: Article 21 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to life and personal liberty, which includes the right to health as an essential component.
Q18. What is the main objective of the National Health Policy 2017 regarding non-communicable diseases?
a) To eliminate non-communicable diseases
b) To reduce premature mortality by 25% by 2025
c) To provide free treatment for non-communicable diseases
d) To promote traditional medicine for non-communicable diseases
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Correct Answer: b) To reduce premature mortality by 25% by 2025
Explanation: The National Health Policy 2017 aims to reduce premature mortality from non-communicable diseases like cancer, cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes by 25% by 2025.
Q19. Which act governs the ethical conduct and licensing of medical practitioners in India?
a) MTP Act
b) PCPNDT Act
c) Indian Medical Council Act
d) THOTA
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Correct Answer: c) Indian Medical Council Act
Explanation: The Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, governs the ethical conduct, licensing, and registration of medical practitioners in India.
Q20. Which recent policy update involves reclassifying popular health drinks as functional nutritional drinks?
a) National Health Policy
b) Ministry of Commerce and Industry directive
c) Ministry of AYUSH guidelines
d) Right to Health Bill
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Correct Answer: b) Ministry of Commerce and Industry directive
Explanation: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry directed e-commerce sites not to list malt drink mixes as health drinks, leading manufacturers to reclassify them as functional nutritional drinks.