The expansion of health infrastructure has resulted in the eradication of which of the following diseases?

1. Smallpox
2. Leptospirosis
3. Guinea worms
4. Polio
5. Leprosy

A, C, D, and E

Since Independence, there has been a significant expansion in the physical provision of health services. During 1951–2018, the number of government hospitals and dispensaries together increased from 9,300 to 53,800 and hospital beds from 1.2 to 7.1 lakhs. Also, nursing personnel increased from 18,000 to 30 lakh and allopathic doctors from 62,000 to 11.5 lakhs. The expansion of health infrastructure has resulted in the eradication of smallpox, guinea worms and the near eradication of polio and leprosy.