Question

RCH program launched on ${15}^{\mathrm{th}}$October, 1997 mainly aims to

• A. reduce total fertility rate, infant mortality rate and maternal mortality rate
• B. increase total fertility rate, infant mortality rate and maternal mortality rate
• C. reduce child labour, promote child sex detection practices
• D. reduce the emotional stress on children, increase the fertility rate of women

Answer 1

The correct option is A reduce total fertility rate, infant mortality rate and maternal mortality rate

Reproductive and child health (RCH) was launched on ${15}^{\mathrm{th}}$October, 1997. It mainly aims at reducing the total fertility rate (number of children born to each woman in her lifetime), infant mortality rate (number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births) and maternal mortality rate (number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births). It also focuses on women empowerment, adolescent health, reproductive health and rights along with the quality of care.