Question

Q12. Consider the following Statements with reference to Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

1. It comes under Ministry of Science under Department of Biotechnology

2. It is one of the oldest and largest medical research bodies in the world

Which of the above statements are correct?

• A. a) 1 only
• B. b) 2 only
• C. c) Both 1 and 2
• D. d) None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B

b) 2 only

• ICMR the apex body for the formulation, coordination and promotion of biomedical research
• It is one of the oldest and largest medical research bodies in the world.
• The ICMR is funded by the Government of India through the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
• ICMR’s 26 National Institutes address themselves to research on specific health topics like tuberculosis, leprosy, cholera and diarrhoeal diseases, viral diseases
• The Council’s research priorities coincide with National health priorities
• The Governing Body of the Council is presided over by the Union Health Minister.