Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Infrastructure

Question:

More than 70% of the hospitals in India are run by which of the following sectors?

Options:

Government sector

Private sector

Medical Colleges

Commercial sector

Correct Answer:

Private sector

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2: Private sector

"In recent times, while the public health sector has not been so successful in delivering the goods  private sector has grown by leaps and bounds. A study reports that more than 70 per cent of the hospitals in India are run by the private sector. They control nearly two-fifth of the beds available in the hospitals. Nearly 60 per cent of dispensaries are run by the same private sector. They provide healthcare for 80 per cent of out-patients and 46 per cent of in-patients."