Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Infrastructure

Question:

Community Participation is one of the important aspects of good healthcare system. It functions with the idea that the people can be trained and involved in primary healthcare system. This method is already used in some parts of our country. A few attempts have also been made by rural organisations to build alternative healthcare initiatives. At present there are 4,095 AYUSH hospitals and 27,951 dispensaries. Prevention and control of health problems come under primary health care whereas hospitals with better facilities are called secondary healthcare institutions. Complicated health problems, which could not be managed by primary and secondary hospitals come under the tertiary sector.

India's Health Infrastructure and health care is made up of ________ system.

Options:

4 tier

3 tier

2 tier

5 tier

Correct Answer:

3 tier

Explanation:
 

India's Health Infrastructure and health care is made up of 3 tier system.

The answer is Option 2 : 3 tier.

India's healthcare system is a three-tier system, consisting of primary, secondary, and tertiary care.

  • Primary care is the first level of contact with the healthcare system and is provided by community health centers, dispensaries, and private clinics.
  • Secondary care is provided by district hospitals and taluka hospitals, which offer a wider range of services than primary care facilities.
  • Tertiary care is provided by apex medical institutions, such as medical colleges and teaching hospitals, which offer the most specialized and advanced care.