Question

Arrange the following National Programmes in the chronological order of its launching:
(A) Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme
(B) National Mental Health Programme
(C) RMNCH+A Programme
(D) National Programme for Control of Blindness

• A. (D), (B), (A), (C)
• B. (A), (B), (C), (D)
• C. (D), (C), (B), (A)
• D. (B), (C), (D), (A)

Hint:

National health programmes are launched to address specific health challenges and improve overall public health outcomes in a systematic way.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The chronological order of launching the national programmes is as follows:

1. National Programme for Control of Blindness (D): Launched in 1976, this programme aims to reduce the prevalence of blindness in India.
2. National Mental Health Programme (B): Introduced in 1982, it focuses on the promotion of mental health and prevention of mental illness.
3. Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme (A): Launched in 1997, it aimed at strengthening the existing TB control measures.
4. RMNCH+A Programme (C): Started in 2013, this programme addresses Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent health comprehensively.