Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Infrastructure

Question:

What percent of India's hospitals is located in rural areas?

Options:

Two-third

Three-fourth

One-fifth

One - tenth

Correct Answer:

One-fifth

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3: One-fifth

Though 70 percent of India’s population lives in rural areas, only one-fifth of its hospitals (including private hospitals) are located in rural areas. Rural India has only about half the number of dispensaries.