History
In which year was the first National Health Policy of India launched?
1983
True/ False
The principle of Pluralism in NHP 2017 means that patients can only access allopathic healthcare services.
False
The priority area that focuses on sanitation and cleanliness is
Swachh Bharat
NHP 2017 advocates for three-dimensional mainstreaming of AYUSH into healthcare delivery.
True
The National Health Policy 2017 set a target to reduce the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) to 100 per 100,000 live births by 2020.
True
Which year’s National Health Policy preceded NHP 2017?
2002
The principle of Universality under NHP 2017 means:
a) Services are targeted only to high-risk groups
b) Systems and services are meant for the entire population
c) Health care is provided only in urban areas
d) Only private services are universal
Systems and services are meant for the entire population
Which national program does NHP 2017 majorly seek to converge with to strengthen maternal and child health?
RMNCH+A
In primary health care, NHP 2017 proposes a shift from:
a) Free care to fee-based care
b) Selective care to assured comprehensive care
c) AYUSH-only care to allopathic-only care
d) Community-based care to hospital-only care
b) Selective care to assured comprehensive care
What is the life expectancy target set by NHP 2017 for 2025?
70 years
Which National Health Policy explicitly aligned India’s health goals with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
a) 1983
b) 2002
c) 2017
c) 2017
Which policy principle ensures healthcare services are delivered with dignity, confidentiality, safety, and convenience?
Patient-centered and quality of care
Which national programme was launched in India to reduce drug and substance abuse, under the preventive and promotive health priority of NHP 2017?
Nasha Mukthi Abhiyan
What is the policy shift proposed under NHP 2017 for National Health Programmes?
The shift is from vertical stand-alone programmes to integration with health systems.
State the target for reducing under-five mortality by 2025.
To 23 per 1,000 live births
Health as a subject comes under which list of constitution?
State list
Which principle of the National Health Policy emphasizes prioritizing the needs of the most vulnerable and providing financial protection to the poor?
Equity
Q4. Which of the following is NOT one of the seven priority areas of preventive and promotive health under NHP 2017?
a) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
b) Balanced diets and regular exercise
c) Space technology for telemedicine
d) Addressing tobacco, alcohol, and substance abuse
Answer: c) Space technology for telemedicine
In secondary and tertiary care, what is the policy shift proposed under NHP 2017?
The shift is from an input-oriented approach to output-based strategic purchasing.
What is the target for reducing premature mortality from NCDs by 2025?
25%
Place the following in correct chronological order: Alma Ata Declaration, NHP 1983, NRHM launch, NHP 2017.
Alma Ata (1978) → NHP 1983 → NRHM (2005) → NHP 2017
A rural health center introduces a system where village health committees and local self-governments are directly involved in planning, monitoring, and decision-making for healthcare delivery. Which principle of the National Health Policy 2017 does this best illustrate?
Subsidiarity
A district hospital initiates a program to reduce deaths from road and rail accidents by enforcing helmet and seatbelt use, improving trauma care, and collaborating with the transport department. Which priority area of NHP 2017 does this represent?
Yatri Suraksha
In an underserved district eliminates user fees and begins providing free drugs, diagnostics, and emergency services to all patients. Which policy shift does this represent?
Shift in public hospitals
NHP 2017 sets specific targets for immunization coverage, health expenditure as % of GDP, and doctor–population ratio. List any two with correct values.
Immunization coverage – >90% by 2025
Health expenditure – 2.5% of GDP by 2025
Doctor–population ratio – 1:1400 (towards WHO norm of 1:1000)