Question

Which of the following is/are the key aspects of the National Population Policy?

• A. Late marriage for girls
• B. Reduce infant mortality rate
• C. Increased infant mortality rate
• D. Universal immunisation

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

Universal immunisation

The National Population Policy focuses on reducing infant mortality rate to below 30 per 1000 live births, achieving universal immunisation of children against all vaccine-preventable diseases. It promoted delayed marriage for girls and made family welfare programmes more people centric.