Question

Despite almost 12,000 medical graduates graduating every year in India, there is a persistent shortage of doctors in the rural areas. Why?

• A. Many doctoral graduates migrate abroad
• B. Many graduates opt for private hospitals located in urban areas
• C. There is a lack of hospitals in rural areas to be occupied by doctors
• D. All of these

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A

Many doctoral graduates migrate abroad

B

Many graduates opt for private hospitals located in urban areas

Almost one-fifth of India's doctoral graduates migrate abroad for better monetary prospects. Many doctors opt to join private institutions which are situated in urban areas.