Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Infrastructure

Question:
Which of the following is the first person who provides primary healthcare in rural areas?
Options:
Primary Nursing Midwife
Supplementary Nursing Midwife
Auxiliary Nursing Midwife
Subsidiary Nursing Midwife
Correct Answer:
Auxiliary Nursing Midwife
Explanation:
Primary health care includes education concerning prevailing health problems and methods of identifying, preventing and controlling them; promotion of food supply and proper nutrition and adequate supply of water and basic sanitation; maternal and child health care; immunisation against major infectious diseases and injuries; promotion of mental health and provision of essential drugs. Auxiliary Nursing Midwife (ANM) is the first person who provides primary healthcare in rural areas.