Concept of health and disease: Kartar Singh Committee: practice question

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PSM · Concept of health and disease: Kartar Singh Committee

Sample item

The concept of multipurpose workers (one male and one female per 10,000 population) in Indian health services was recommended by which committee?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Kartar Singh Committee

The Kartar Singh Committee (1973) recommended integration of vertical programmes under multipurpose workers. The Mudaliar Committee (1962) emphasised strengthening district hospitals and PHCs, and the Bhore Committee came earlier in 1946.

Option by option

  • A. Jungalwalla Committee

    The Jungalwalla Committee dealt with integration of health services and cadres.

  • B. Bhore Committee

    Bhore introduced the three-tier primary unit concept in 1946.

  • C. Mudaliar Committee

    Mudaliar focused on strengthening district hospitals and quality of PHCs.

  • D. Kartar Singh Committee (correct)

    Correct. Kartar Singh proposed multipurpose workers for integrated field services.

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What is the answer to this PSM question?

The best answer is D, Kartar Singh Committee. The Kartar Singh Committee (1973) recommended integration of vertical programmes under multipurpose workers.

Why is "Jungalwalla Committee" not the answer?

The Jungalwalla Committee dealt with integration of health services and cadres.

Why is "Bhore Committee" not the answer?

Bhore introduced the three-tier primary unit concept in 1946.

Why is "Mudaliar Committee" not the answer?

Mudaliar focused on strengthening district hospitals and quality of PHCs.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Concept of health and disease: Kartar Singh Committee in PSM. The Mudaliar Committee (1962) emphasised strengthening district hospitals and PHCs, and the Bhore Committee came earlier in 1946.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Concept of health and disease: Kartar Singh Committee?

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Is this a real NEET PG question?

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