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The Indian constitution directs the government to ensure the welfare of its citizens and provide heath care facilities to all.
Health depends on the basic amenities provided to the people, the social conditions they are living in and on the
health care services provided to them.
(Assessment of Learning Outcome)
A. Tick () the correct option :
1. In a democratic set up, the government works for the welfare of its :
(a) people (b) leaders (c) ministers (d) none of these
2. How many general determinants of health are there?
(a) two (b) three (c) four (d) five
3. Which of the following countries is the fourth largest producer and exporter of medicines?
(a) India (b) Pakistan (c) China (d) Sri Lanka
4. Primary Health Centres cater to many villages in :
(a) Urban India (b) Rural India (c) Town India (d) None of these
5. The government must safeguard the right to life of every :
(a) foreigner (b) minister (c) citizen (d) none of these
B. Fill in the blanks :
1. In the ___________________, doctors run their own private clinics.
2. Health means our ability to remain free of ___________________.
3. People living in the rural areas die due to inadequate _________________ and
__________________.
4. Health care facilities can be divided into ___________________ and ___________________.
5. There are ___________________ general determinants of health.
C. Write ‘T’ for true and ‘F’ for false :
1. Indian doctors settle in western countries for greater professional opportunities.
2. Public health service centres prescribe expensive medicines.
3. PHC means Primary Housing Centre.
4. Health situation in India is not adequately and evenly given to all.
D. Answer these Questions :
1. What is health?
2. Highlight the role of Primary Health Centre.
3. Mention some of the efforts taken by the government to improve public health system in India.
Life Skills and Value (Activity)
• Visit a health centre run by the government and see what is done there.
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