MCQs on “India’s Vaccination Drive: Achievements, Challenges and the Way Forward”
- What was the primary objective of India’s COVID-19 vaccination drive?
a) Economic recovery
b) Population control
c) Immunization against COVID-19
d) Promoting medical tourism
Answer: c) Immunization against COVID-19 - Which vaccine was developed in collaboration with AstraZeneca and produced by the Serum Institute of India?
a) Covaxin
b) Covishield
c) Sputnik V
d) Moderna
Answer: b) Covishield - What is the name of the indigenous COVID-19 vaccine developed by Bharat Biotech in India?
a) Covovax
b) Covaxin
c) Corbevax
d) Covigen
Answer: b) Covaxin - When did India launch its COVID-19 vaccination drive?
a) January 16, 2020
b) January 16, 2021
c) March 16, 2021
d) April 1, 2021
Answer: b) January 16, 2021 - Which category of individuals was prioritized in Phase 1 of the vaccination drive?
a) Children
b) Healthcare and frontline workers
c) Senior citizens
d) Pregnant women
Answer: b) Healthcare and frontline workers - What was the minimum age eligibility for vaccination during the first phase?
a) 45 years
b) 60 years
c) 18 years
d) No age limit
Answer: b) 60 years - What platform was used for vaccine registration in India?
a) Aarogya Setu
b) MyGov
c) CoWIN
d) Digilocker
Answer: c) CoWIN - Which of the following was a major logistical challenge in India’s vaccination drive?
a) Vaccine hesitancy
b) Cold chain management
c) Digital divide
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above - What percentage of India’s adult population was fully vaccinated by the end of 2022?
a) 70%
b) 80%
c) 90%
d) 100%
Answer: c) 90% - Which international initiative did India join to ensure vaccine equity?
a) GAVI
b) COVAX
c) WHO
d) UNDP
Answer: b) COVAX - What is the significance of Mission Indradhanush in India’s vaccination strategy?
a) It focuses on child immunization
b) It supports COVID-19 vaccination logistics
c) It was a precursor to CoWIN
d) It aimed at urban vaccination
Answer: a) It focuses on child immunization - India supplied COVID-19 vaccines to other countries under which initiative?
a) Vaccine Aid Mission
b) Vaccine Maitri
c) COVAX Support
d) Health Diplomacy Plan
Answer: b) Vaccine Maitri - What was the primary funding source for India’s vaccine development and distribution?
a) World Bank loans
b) PM CARES Fund
c) WHO grants
d) State government budgets
Answer: b) PM CARES Fund - Which vaccine requires storage at -20°C?
a) Covishield
b) Sputnik V
c) Covaxin
d) Moderna
Answer: b) Sputnik V - Which of the following was a key challenge in rural areas during the vaccination drive?
a) Internet accessibility
b) Vaccine transportation
c) Hesitancy due to misinformation
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above - What is the recommended gap between the two doses of Covishield?
a) 2-4 weeks
b) 4-6 weeks
c) 8-12 weeks
d) 12-16 weeks
Answer: c) 8-12 weeks - Who are the beneficiaries of the precautionary (booster) dose?
a) Healthcare workers
b) Senior citizens
c) Individuals with comorbidities
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above - Which app feature was introduced to provide vaccination certificates?
a) Download My Certificate
b) Vaccination Certificate
c) DigiCert
d) COVID Pass
Answer: b) Vaccination Certificate - What percentage of India’s vaccines were produced domestically?
a) 50%
b) 70%
c) 90%
d) 100%
Answer: d) 100% - Which organization approved COVID-19 vaccines in India?
a) WHO
b) Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO)
c) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
d) Indian Medical Association
Answer: b) Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) - What was India’s vaccination target for 2021?
a) 1 billion doses
b) 2 billion doses
c) Entire adult population
d) Entire population
Answer: c) Entire adult population - What is a primary benefit of the COVID-19 vaccination?
a) Herd immunity
b) Economic growth
c) Reduction in lockdowns
d) Global recognition
Answer: a) Herd immunity - Which social campaign was launched to counter vaccine hesitancy?
a) Stay Safe, Get Vaccinated
b) Teeka Utsav
c) India Fights COVID
d) Corona Warriors
Answer: b) Teeka Utsav - Which organization assisted India in vaccine distribution logistics?
a) WHO
b) UNICEF
c) UNDP
d) GAVI
Answer: b) UNICEF - Which Indian state achieved 100% vaccination first?
a) Kerala
b) Himachal Pradesh
c) Goa
d) Sikkim
Answer: b) Himachal Pradesh - What role did private healthcare facilities play in the vaccination drive?
a) Research
b) Distribution and administration
c) Policy formation
d) Vaccine production
Answer: b) Distribution and administration - Which technology was primarily used to monitor vaccine wastage?
a) Blockchain
b) AI and IoT
c) CoWIN analytics
d) None of the above
Answer: c) CoWIN analytics - Which demographic was prioritized for vaccination starting January 2022?
a) Children aged 15-18
b) Pregnant women
c) Newborns
d) All unvaccinated individuals
Answer: a) Children aged 15-18 - What strategy was used to ensure widespread vaccine access in remote areas?
a) Mobile vaccination units
b) Airlifting vaccines
c) Mass advertising
d) Free transportation
Answer: a) Mobile vaccination units - India crossed 2 billion vaccine doses in which year?
a) 2021
b) 2022
c) 2023
d) 2024
Answer: b) 2022
