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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 Prohibition of Child Marriage Act?

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What is the primary goal of the National Food Security Act (NFSA)?

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Which Indian state was the first to implement a law for the prevention of manual scavenging?

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The term "gender budgeting" means:

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What does the term "income inequality" signify?

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Which of the following contributes most significantly to urban air pollution in India?

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

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What is the primary focus of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA)?

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What is the main objective of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme?

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