Q. The 9th plan was focused on basic minimum services.
Which of the following is/are basic minimum service/s?
1.Safe drinking water
2.Primary health services
3.Environmental conservation
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: 9th plan was emphasized on the seven identified Basic Minimum Services (BMS) with additional Central Assistance for these services with a view to obtaining complete coverage of the population in a time-bound manner.
The BMS included: (i) Safe drinking water; (ii) Primary health service; (iii) Universalization of primary education; (iv) Public housing assistance to the shelter-less poor families; (v) Nutritional support to children; (vi) Connectivity of all villages and habitations; and (vii) Streamlining of the public distribution system.
Source: Ramesh Singh
