Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Infrastructure

Question:

Which of the following government evolves broad policies and plans through the "Central Council of Health and Family Welfare" to improve the health status of the country?.

Options:

The Union Government

The State Government

The Local Government

Both 1 and 2

Correct Answer:

The Union Government

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 1: The Union Government

The government has the constitutional obligation to guide and regulate all health- related issues, such as medical education, adulteration of food, drugs and poisons, medical profession, vital statistics, mental deficiency and lunacy. The Union Government evolves broad policies and plans through the Central Council of Health and Family Welfare. It collects information and renders financial and technical assistance to State governments, Union Territories and other bodies for the implementation of important health programmes in the country.