Union Ministry of Health to Convene 16th Conference of the Central Council of Health and Family Welfare on 29th June at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi

With reference to India, consider the following:

I. The Inter-State Council
II. The National Security Council
III. Zonal Councils

How many of the above were established as per the provisions of the Constitution of India?

1. A. Only one
2. B. Only two
3. C. All the three
4. D. None

Which of the following statements with regard to recommendations of the 15th Finance Commission of India are correct?

I. It has recommended grants of ₹4,800 crores from the year 2022–23 to the year 2025–26 for incentivizing States to enhance educational outcomes.
II. 45% of the net proceeds of Union taxes are to be shared with States.
III. ₹45,000 crores are to be kept as performance-based incentive for all States for carrying out agricultural reforms.
IV. It reintroduced tax effort criteria to reward fiscal performance.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1. A. I, II and III
2. B. I, II and IV
3. C. I, III and IV
4. D. II, III and IV

Consider the following statements:
1. National Development Council is an organ of the Planning Commission.
2. The Economic and Social Planning is kept in the Concurrent List in the Constitution of India.
3. The Constitution of India prescribes that Panchayats should be assigned the task of preparation of plans for economic development and social justice.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A. 1 only
2. B. 1 and 2 only
3. C. 2 and 3 only
4. D. 1, 2 and 3

If a particular area is brought under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India, which one of the following statements best reflects the consequence of it?

1. A. This would prevent the transfer of land of tribal people to non-tribal people.
2. B. This would create a local self-governing body in that area.
3. C. This would convert that area into a Union Territory.
4. D. The State having such areas would be declared a Special Category State.

Consider the following statements:

1. It is the Governor of the State who recognizes and declares any community of that State as a Scheduled Tribe.
2. A community declared as a Scheduled Tribe in a State need not be so in another State.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A. 1 only
2. B. 2 only
3. C. Both 1 and 2
4. D. Neither 1 nor 2

Consider the following:
1. Demographic performance
2. Forest and ecology
3. Governance reforms
4. Stable government
5. Tax and fiscal efforts

For the horizontal tax devolution, the Fifteenth Finance Commission used how many of the above as criteria other than population area and income distance?

1. A. Only two
2. B. Only three
3. C. Only four
4. D. All five

With reference to 'Scheduled Areas' in India, consider the following statements:
1. Within a State, the notification of an area as Scheduled Area takes place through an Order of the President.
2. The largest administrative unit forming the Scheduled Area is the District and the lowest is the cluster of villages in the Block.
3. The Chief Ministers of the concerned States are required to submit annual reports to the Union Home Ministry on the administration of Scheduled Areas in the States.

How many of the above statements are correct?

1. A. Only one
2. B. Only two
3. C. All three
4. D. None

Consider the following statements:

With reference to the Constitution of India, if an area in a State is declared as Scheduled Area under the Fifth Schedule,
I. the State Government loses its executive power in such areas and a local body assumes total administration.
II. the Union Government can take over the total administration of such areas under certain circumstances on the recommendations of the Governor.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A. I only
2. B. II only
3. C. Both I and II
4. D. Neither I nor II

Which of the following statements with respect to the Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) is/are correct ?

1. The period of its implementation is 1st April, 2021 to 31st March, 2026.
2. The key objective of the Revamped RGSA is to develop the governance capabilities of the Panchayati Raj Institutions to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals.
3. The share of the Central funding for the Revamped RGSA is 100% for all States and Union Territories.

Select the answer using the code given below :

1. A. 1 and 2
2. B. 2 only
3. C. 1 and 3
4. D. 2 and 3

The provisions in the Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order to -

1. A. protect the interests of Scheduled Tribes
2. B. determine the boundaries between states
3. C. determine the powers, authorities, and responsibilities of Panchayats
4. D. protect the interests of all the border States

Does tribal development in India centre around two axes, those of displacement and of rehabilitation? Give your opinion.

Achieving sustainable growth with emphasis on environmental protection could come into conflict with poor people’s needs in a country like India – Comment.

How do you account for the growing fast food industries given that there are increased health concerns in modern society? Illustrate your answer with the Indian experience.

Discuss the distribution and density of population in the Ganga River Basin with special reference to land, soil and water resources.

Mahatma Jotirao Phule’s writings and efforts of social reforms touched issues of almost all subaltern classes. Discuss.

Do you think that globalization results in only an aggressive consumer culture? Justify your answer.

The Central Council of Health and Family Welfare (CCHFW) is a significant body in India's health governance. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution is it constituted?

1. A. Article 280
2. B. Article 263
3. C. Article 243
4. D. Article 301

Which of the following statements best describes the primary role of the Central Council of Health and Family Welfare (CCHFW)?

1. A. To enact binding legislation on health and family welfare for all states and union territories.
2. B. To directly manage and implement all national health programs across the country.
3. C. To serve as the apex advisory body for the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, fostering Centre-State collaboration and reviewing policy implementation.
4. D. To allocate financial resources and grants for health infrastructure development without state consultation.

The 16th Conference of the Central Council of Health and Family Welfare (CCHFW) is set to discuss several key thematic sessions. Which of the following is NOT listed as a thematic session for this conference?

1. A. National Health Mission (NHM) – SDG Goals & Priorities
2. B. Food & Drug Reforms
3. C. Allied Health Services
4. D. Digital Health Infrastructure and Telemedicine Expansion

"The Central Council of Health and Family Welfare (CCHFW) serves as an important institutional mechanism for fostering cooperative federalism in the health sector." Elaborate on this statement, highlighting the significance of such bodies in strengthening Centre-State collaboration for effective public health outcomes in India.

Introduce CCHFW and its constitutional basis. Explain how it embodies cooperative federalism through its advisory role, platform for dialogue, policy review, and recommendation functions. Discuss its significance in achieving coordinated public health outcomes by bridging Centre-State gaps.

The 16th Conference of the CCHFW focuses on themes like 'National Health Mission (NHM) – SDG Goals & Priorities,' 'Food & Drug Reforms,' and 'Allied Health Services.' Analyze how discussions on these specific themes, facilitated by a body like CCHFW, can contribute to addressing critical health challenges and improving health outcomes in India.

Briefly mention CCHFW's role in Centre-State collaboration. For each thematic area (NHM-SDGs, Food & Drug Reforms, Allied Health Services), identify the key challenges and explain how a collaborative platform like CCHFW can facilitate policy convergence, best practice sharing, and coordinated strategies to overcome these challenges and improve health outcomes.