Infrastructure Economics - Infrastructure

One of the important aspects of a good health care system is __________________.

1. Workshops.
2. Free checkup.
3. Community participation.
4. None of these.

AYUSH is a part of Indian systems of medicine. It does not include:

1. Alopathic.
2. Ayurveda.
3. Naturopathy.
4. Homoeopathy.

India's infant mortality rate at 1000 live birth is:

1. 78
2. 56
3. 46
4. 68

A programme _______________ launched by govt. to create awareness among people of conserving energy.

1. GSYU.
2. NEEP.
3. NAREGA.
4. SLB.

DSEB was set up in __________________.

1. 1954
2. 1942
3. 1977
4. 1997

Health status of a country can be assessed through different indicators. (True/ False)

Infant mortality rate refers to number of deaths of infants before reaching the age of 5 years per 1,000 live births during that year. (True/ False)

Social infrastructure refers to all such elements of economic change like power, transport, communication etc. which serve as a support system to the process of economic growth. (True/ False)

Less capacity utilisation is the emerging challenge of power generation in India. (True/ False)

______ fosters economic growth which results in increase in the standards of living of the people.

________, _______ and _______ are the three basic sources of power generation.

______ is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being.

_______ are the sources, which have a long history of their knowledge and use.

______ are used by rural women in India.

Why has the child sex ratio in India improved since 1991?

What are non-conventional sources of energy?

At present nuclear energy accounts for how much percent of the total energy consumption in India?

Why are investors reluctant to invest in tidal energy projects?

Give any two examples of commercial sources of energy.

Both economic and social infrastructure were crucial for development. Substantiate.

Health care in India is suffering from urban-rural and rich-poor divide. Explain how?

Distinguish between Primary Heath Care Centers, Secondary Health Care Centers and Tertiary Health care Centers.

Among all sources of energy, why do you think nuclear power is the best option?

Explain primary and secondary sources of energy.

Highlight important features of the infrastructure sector.

How does agricultural and industrial progress depend upon infrastructure?

Some infrastructural facilities have a direct impact on production of goods and services while others give indirect support by building the social sector of the economy. Using above information, differentiate between social and economic infrastructure.

How do infrastructure facilities boost production?

What are the challenges faced by the energy sector of India?

How has women’s health become a matter of great concern?

How are the rates of consumption of energy and economic growth connected?

How has the consumption pattern of energy changed over the years?

How do community and non-profit organisations contribute to health care in India?

What problems are being faced by the power sector in India?