Question

80. Mission Indradhanush - aims to immunize all children under the age of 2 years, as well as all pregnant women against seven vaccine preventable diseases. Which of the following diseases are targeted under the Mission?

i) Diphtheria,

ii) Whooping cough,

iii) Tetanus,

iv) Tuberculosis,

v) Rubella

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

• A. a) i, ii and iv only
• B. b) i, ii and v only
• C. c) i, ii, iii and iv only
• D. d) i, ii, iii and v only ​​​​​​​

Answer 1

The correct option is C

c) i, ii, iii and iv only

Ans 80.C

Explanation: Mission Indradhanush is a health mission - aims to immunize all children under the age of 2 years, as well as all pregnant women, against seven vaccine preventable diseases. The diseases being targeted are diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, poliomyelitis, tuberculosis, measles and Hepatitis B. In addition to these, vaccines for Japanese Encephalitis and Haemophilus influenza type B are also being provided in selected states. 201 districts will be covered in the first phase