Health

12 UPSC Mains GS II questions on Health, 2013 to 2026, newest first, as UPSC set them. See also practice questions on Health toppers answered.

1. 2026 Q7Malnutrition in India is not merely a public health concern; it is also a challenge of social equity, human development and effective welfare governance. Discuss.10 marks · 150 words
2. 2024 Q7Poverty and malnutrition create a vicious cycle, adversely affecting human capital formation. What steps can be taken to break the cycle ?10 marks · 150 words
3. 2024 Q17In a crucial domain like the public healthcare system the Indian State should play a vital role to contain the adverse impact of marketisation of the system. Suggest some measures through which the State can enhance the reach of public healthcare at the grassroots level.15 marks · 250 words
4. 2023 Q6The crucial aspect of development process has been the inadequate attention paid to Human Resource Development in India. Suggest measures that can address this inadequacy.10 marks · 150 words
5. 2021 Q6“Besides being a moral imperative of a Welfare State, primary health structure is a necessary precondition for sustainable development.” Analyze.10 marks · 150 words
6. 2020 Q6In order to enhance the prospects of social development, sound and adequate health care policies are needed particularly in the fields of geriatric and maternal health care. Discuss.10 marks · 150 words
7. 2020 Q9Critically examine the role of WHO in providing global health security during the Covid-19 pandemic.10 marks · 150 words
8. 2018 Q7Appropriate local community-level healthcare intervention is a prerequisite to achieve ‘Health for All’ in India. Explain.10 marks · 150 words
9. 2017 Q6“To ensure effective implementation of policies addressing water, sanitation and hygiene needs the identification of the beneficiary segments is to be synchronized with the anticipated outcomes.” Examine the statement in the context of the WASH scheme.10 marks · 150 words
10. 2016 Q9Professor Amartya Sen has advocated important reforms in the realms of primary education and primary health care. What are your suggestions to improve their status and performance ?12.5 marks · 200 words
11. 2015 Q12Public health system has limitations in providing universal health coverage. Do you think that the private sector could help in bridging the gap? What other viable alternatives would you suggest?12.5 marks · 200 words
12. 2013 Q15Identify the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) that are related to health. Discuss the success of the actions taken by the Government for achieving the same.10 marks · 200 words

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