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
None of the above
Correct Answer:
One-fifth
Explanation:
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.