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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

Which of the following schemes aims to improve nutritional outcomes for children in India?

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Which program aims to improve sanitation in schools?

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

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Which of these is a feature of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)?

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What is the primary goal of the National Policy on Senior Citizens?

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Which Act prohibits the employment of children below 14 years in hazardous occupations in India?

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

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

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Which of the following is a significant goal of the National Policy on Education?

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Which initiative focuses on skill development for youth in India?

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