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Coalition Governments and Health Policy

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Which political party led the first coalition government in India?

  1. Indian National Congress

  2. Bharatiya Janata Party

  3. Janata Party

  4. Communist Party of India


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The first coalition government in India was formed in 1977 by the Janata Party, a coalition of several opposition parties.

What was the main reason for the formation of coalition governments in India?

  1. To ensure political stability

  2. To accommodate diverse interests

  3. To prevent a single party from becoming too powerful

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Coalition governments in India have been formed for a variety of reasons, including ensuring political stability, accommodating diverse interests, and preventing a single party from becoming too powerful.

Which of the following is NOT a challenge faced by coalition governments in India?

  1. Policy paralysis

  2. Lack of coordination

  3. Instability

  4. Corruption


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Corruption is not a challenge specifically faced by coalition governments in India. It is a problem that affects all levels of government in the country.

What is the role of the Prime Minister in a coalition government?

  1. To lead the government and coordinate its policies

  2. To represent the country internationally

  3. To appoint and dismiss ministers

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Prime Minister in a coalition government has the responsibility to lead the government, coordinate its policies, represent the country internationally, and appoint and dismiss ministers.

What is the role of the President in a coalition government?

  1. To act as the head of state

  2. To sign bills into law

  3. To appoint the Prime Minister

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The President in a coalition government has the role of acting as the head of state, signing bills into law, and appointing the Prime Minister.

Which of the following is NOT a health policy implemented by a coalition government in India?

  1. National Rural Health Mission

  2. Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana

  3. Janani Suraksha Yojana

  4. Ayushman Bharat Yojana


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ayushman Bharat Yojana was implemented by the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government, which is not a coalition government.

What is the main objective of the National Rural Health Mission?

  1. To improve the health status of rural population

  2. To provide affordable healthcare to the poor

  3. To reduce infant mortality rate

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Rural Health Mission aims to improve the health status of rural population, provide affordable healthcare to the poor, and reduce infant mortality rate.

What is the main objective of the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana?

  1. To provide health insurance to the poor

  2. To reduce out-of-pocket expenditure on healthcare

  3. To improve access to quality healthcare

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana aims to provide health insurance to the poor, reduce out-of-pocket expenditure on healthcare, and improve access to quality healthcare.

What is the main objective of the Janani Suraksha Yojana?

  1. To provide cash assistance to pregnant women for institutional delivery

  2. To reduce maternal mortality rate

  3. To improve access to quality maternal healthcare

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Janani Suraksha Yojana aims to provide cash assistance to pregnant women for institutional delivery, reduce maternal mortality rate, and improve access to quality maternal healthcare.

Which of the following is NOT a challenge faced by the health sector in India?

  1. Inadequate infrastructure

  2. Shortage of healthcare professionals

  3. High cost of healthcare

  4. Lack of awareness about health issues


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lack of awareness about health issues is not a challenge specifically faced by the health sector in India. It is a problem that affects all sectors of society.

What is the role of the government in addressing the challenges faced by the health sector in India?

  1. To increase investment in healthcare

  2. To improve the quality of healthcare services

  3. To make healthcare more affordable

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The government has the responsibility to increase investment in healthcare, improve the quality of healthcare services, and make healthcare more affordable.

What is the role of the private sector in addressing the challenges faced by the health sector in India?

  1. To provide healthcare services

  2. To invest in healthcare infrastructure

  3. To develop new drugs and vaccines

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The private sector has the role of providing healthcare services, investing in healthcare infrastructure, and developing new drugs and vaccines.

What is the role of the civil society in addressing the challenges faced by the health sector in India?

  1. To raise awareness about health issues

  2. To advocate for better healthcare policies

  3. To provide healthcare services

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The civil society has the role of raising awareness about health issues, advocating for better healthcare policies, and providing healthcare services.

What is the role of the international community in addressing the challenges faced by the health sector in India?

  1. To provide financial assistance

  2. To provide technical assistance

  3. To share best practices

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The international community has the role of providing financial assistance, technical assistance, and sharing best practices.

What are the future prospects for coalition governments in India?

  1. Coalition governments will become more common

  2. Coalition governments will become less common

  3. Coalition governments will remain the same

  4. It is difficult to predict


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It is difficult to predict the future prospects for coalition governments in India, as it depends on a variety of factors, including the political landscape, the performance of the government, and the preferences of the voters.

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