Maternal and Child Health — Prelims Questions

Which of the following constitutional articles directly mandates the State to make provision for securing just and humane conditions of work and for maternity relief?

Consider the following statements regarding the National Health Mission (NHM) in India: 1. It was launched in 2005 as the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and later expanded to include urban areas. 2. Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) is a key component of NHM, providing conditional cash transfers for institutional deliveries. 3. Mission Indradhanush, aimed at universal immunization, is implemented independently of NHM. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following is NOT a 'D' covered under the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK)?

Consider the following statements regarding the impact of COVID-19 on Maternal and Child Health services in India: 1. There was a significant disruption in routine immunization drives due to resource diversion. 2. Institutional deliveries saw a sharp increase as public health facilities were prioritized for MCH services. 3. Economic hardships caused by the pandemic potentially exacerbated malnutrition rates among vulnerable families. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements best describes the primary objective of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act, 1994?