MCQs along with answers on the topic “The Role of Science in Solving India’s Healthcare Challenges”

1. Which of the following is a major contributor to India’s healthcare challenges?

a) Lack of scientific research
b) Inadequate healthcare infrastructure
c) Overuse of traditional medicine
d) Excessive foreign investment
Answer: b) Inadequate healthcare infrastructure

2. The role of AI in healthcare can help in:

a) Reducing medical costs
b) Predicting diseases and treatment outcomes
c) Replacing human doctors
d) Ignoring traditional medicine
Answer: b) Predicting diseases and treatment outcomes

3. Which technology is being used to improve the accessibility of healthcare services in remote areas of India?

a) Telemedicine
b) Robotics
c) Genetic engineering
d) Blockchain
Answer: a) Telemedicine

4. The National Health Mission (NHM) of India focuses on:

a) Healthcare access in urban areas
b) Comprehensive healthcare across the country
c) Privatization of healthcare
d) Exporting Indian healthcare models
Answer: b) Comprehensive healthcare across the country

5. In India, which scientific initiative has helped reduce maternal and child mortality rates?

a) National Health Policy
b) Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
c) Reproductive and Child Health Programme
d) Make in India
Answer: c) Reproductive and Child Health Programme

6. The National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW) works primarily to:

a) Focus on traditional medicine
b) Train healthcare professionals
c) Promote private healthcare systems
d) Invest in space technology
Answer: b) Train healthcare professionals

7. Which of the following scientific developments has contributed to India’s success in combating infectious diseases like polio?

a) Development of vaccines
b) Use of artificial intelligence
c) Application of blockchain
d) Investment in space research
Answer: a) Development of vaccines

8. What is the primary focus of India’s Biomedical Research Program?

a) Advancing space exploration
b) Improving agricultural yields
c) Developing treatments for diseases
d) Promoting traditional medicines
Answer: c) Developing treatments for diseases

9. The use of which technology has been instrumental in the expansion of the Ayushman Bharat Scheme?

a) Blockchain
b) Artificial Intelligence
c) Internet of Things (IoT)
d) Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
Answer: b) Artificial Intelligence

10. Which scientific tool is crucial in modernizing India’s healthcare delivery system?

a) High-speed trains
b) Robotics and automation
c) Solar energy technology
d) Artificial Intelligence
Answer: d) Artificial Intelligence

11. The ‘Digital India’ campaign has significantly impacted which aspect of healthcare in India?

a) Scientific education
b) Healthcare delivery and management
c) Industrial development
d) Climate change mitigation
Answer: b) Healthcare delivery and management

12. Which of the following is a key challenge that science and technology help address in India’s healthcare system?

a) Shortage of healthcare professionals
b) Overpopulation in cities
c) Cultural resistance to modern medicine
d) Excessive foreign aid in healthcare
Answer: a) Shortage of healthcare professionals

13. India’s fight against tuberculosis (TB) is largely supported by:

a) International organizations only
b) The use of advanced diagnostic techniques
c) The promotion of herbal medicine
d) The privatization of healthcare
Answer: b) The use of advanced diagnostic techniques

14. The Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) has benefited from:

a) Extensive use of traditional healing methods
b) The integration of scientific technologies for better healthcare access
c) Focus on urban healthcare infrastructure
d) Reduction in government spending
Answer: b) The integration of scientific technologies for better healthcare access

15. Which of the following is an application of biotechnology in improving healthcare in India?

a) Drug development
b) Mobile healthcare apps
c) Solar-powered medical equipment
d) Climate control in hospitals
Answer: a) Drug development

16. Which technology is being increasingly used for early disease detection and prevention in India?

a) Genetic testing and genome sequencing
b) Solar panels
c) Smart traffic management systems
d) Data analytics in agriculture
Answer: a) Genetic testing and genome sequencing

17. What role does the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) play in healthcare?

a) Setting healthcare policies
b) Regulating private healthcare institutions
c) Conducting research and developing vaccines
d) Managing public health crises
Answer: c) Conducting research and developing vaccines

18. Which of the following technologies has been crucial for India in combating COVID-19?

a) AI-powered diagnostics and mobile health apps
b) Robotics in factories
c) Space technology for communications
d) Blockchain for supply chain management
Answer: a) AI-powered diagnostics and mobile health apps

19. How does 5G technology support healthcare in India?

a) Reducing healthcare costs
b) Enabling telemedicine and remote healthcare services
c) Building more healthcare facilities
d) Creating job opportunities in rural areas
Answer: b) Enabling telemedicine and remote healthcare services

20. Which of the following initiatives is designed to bridge the gap between healthcare access in rural and urban areas?

a) Make in India
b) Digital India
c) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
d) Startup India
Answer: b) Digital India

21. What is the impact of wearable health technology in India?

a) No impact on health management
b) Providing remote monitoring and data collection for chronic diseases
c) Focusing on reducing healthcare costs only
d) Only useful for elderly care
Answer: b) Providing remote monitoring and data collection for chronic diseases

22. The use of mobile applications in healthcare has led to:

a) Decreased healthcare availability
b) Increased access to medical consultations in remote areas
c) Increased reliance on manual labor
d) High costs in urban healthcare
Answer: b) Increased access to medical consultations in remote areas

23. The use of AI in diagnosing cancer in India has led to:

a) Delayed diagnoses
b) Reduced patient survival rates
c) Improved early detection and treatment outcomes
d) Increased number of cancer patients
Answer: c) Improved early detection and treatment outcomes

24. Which scientific tool is helping India in managing public health crises like pandemics?

a) Genetic engineering
b) Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
c) 3D printing technology
d) Data-driven decision-making systems
Answer: d) Data-driven decision-making systems

25. The application of which technology helps improve healthcare delivery in underserved regions of India?

a) Remote monitoring tools and telemedicine
b) Blockchain for medical records
c) Artificial limbs and prosthetics
d) Robotic surgeries
Answer: a) Remote monitoring tools and telemedicine

26. In the context of India’s healthcare system, the Internet of Things (IoT) can be used for:

a) Reducing healthcare workers
b) Monitoring patients’ health remotely
c) Storing patient data locally
d) Producing medical supplies
Answer: b) Monitoring patients’ health remotely

27. Which of the following areas has science played a vital role in reducing India’s healthcare burden?

a) Advancing agricultural practices
b) Creating medical infrastructure
c) Reducing transportation costs
d) Increasing urbanization
Answer: b) Creating medical infrastructure

28. The development of indigenous vaccines, such as Covaxin, showcases the role of science in:

a) Improving rural infrastructure
b) Advancing India’s healthcare self-reliance
c) Encouraging traditional healing methods
d) Promoting foreign collaborations only
Answer: b) Advancing India’s healthcare self-reliance

29. The role of 3D printing in healthcare in India is:

a) Designing futuristic hospitals
b) Creating medical devices and prosthetics
c) Improving traditional medicine
d) Developing remote villages
Answer: b) Creating medical devices and prosthetics

30. Which technological development is enhancing the availability of healthcare professionals in rural India?

a) Space technology
b) Telemedicine
c) Genetic therapy
d) Automation in medical clinics
Answer: b) Telemedicine