With reference to the National Medical Commission (NMC) consider the following statements: 1. It’s one of the objectives is to set up and manage medical colleges in India. 2. The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) was introduced as a single entrance exam for all medical courses by the commission. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the National Medical Commission (NMC) consider the following statements:
1.It’s one of the objectives is to set up and manage medical colleges in India.
2.The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) was introduced as a single entrance exam for all medical courses by the commission.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. Setting up and managing medical colleges in India is not the primary function of the National Medical Commission (NMC). The NMC is responsible for regulating medical education and practice in India, including granting recognition to medical qualifications, laying down standards of medical education, and ensuring compliance by medical institutions.

Statement 2 is correct. The National Medical Commission (NMC) introduced the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) as a single entrance exam for all medical courses in India, including MBBS, BDS, and Ayurveda.

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