Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable world. There (1)_____ progress over the last decades: More girls are going to school, fewer girls are forced into early marriage, more women are serving in parliament and positions of leadership, and laws are being reformed to (2)_____ gender equality. Despite these gains, many challenges remain: discriminatory laws and social norms remain (3)_____, women continue to be underrepresented at all levels of political leadership, and 1 in 5 women and girls between the ages of 15 and 49 report experiencing physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner within 12 months. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic could reverse the limited progress that has been made on gender equality and women's rights. The coronavirus outbreak (4)_____ existing inequalities for women and girls across every sphere - from health and the economy to security and social protection. Women play a disproportionate role in responding to the virus, including as frontline healthcare workers and carers at home. Women's unpaid care work has increased significantly as a result of school closures and the increased needs of older people. Women are also harder hit by the economic (5)_____ of COVID-19, as they disproportionately work in insecure labour markets. Nearly 60 percent of women work in the informal economy, which puts them at greater risk of falling into poverty.

Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 5.

Option 1: impacts

Option 2: frivolity

Option 3: impertinence

Option 4: paltriness

Question : The poverty line is defined as the minimum level of income required to meet the:

Option 1: Basic needs of a family

Option 2: Luxurious lifestyle of a family

Option 3: Expenses of education and healthcare only

Option 4: Expenses of food and clothing only

Question : Which health infrastructure component specializes in advanced medical procedures and surgeries?

Option 1: Primary healthcare centers
 

Option 2: Tertiary hospitals
 

Option 3: Mobile clinics

Option 4: Community health centers

Question : To improve living conditions in rural settlements, it is important to focus on:

Option 1: Increasing urbanization rates

Option 2: Reducing agricultural dependency

Option 3: Enhancing healthcare access

Option 4: Promoting industrial relocation

Question : Statement 1: Insufficient financial resources have been a major challenge in providing adequate healthcare for women in rural areas.

Statement 2: Lack of funds allocated for maternal and child healthcare programs has hindered the improvement of women's health indicators.

Option 1: Both statements are true.
    

Option 2: Statement 1 is true, and Statement 2 is false.
 

Option 3: Statement 1 is false, and Statement 2 is true.

Option 4: Both statements are false.

Question : The National Health Policy of India aims to:

Option 1: Ensure universal access to healthcare
 

Option 2: Promote medical tourism
    

Option 3: Privatize the healthcare sector

Option 4: Increase healthcare costs

Question : The National Health Accounts (NHA) framework in India aims to:

Option 1: Monitor health expenditure and financial flows in the healthcare sector
    

Option 2: Provide financial assistance for renewable energy projects
   

Option 3: Address gender disparities in health services

Option 4: Promote energy conservation in industrial sectors

Question : Case Study: DEF Healthcare Solutions

DEF Healthcare Solutions is a healthcare startup that aims to provide affordable medical services to underserved areas. The company is in the early stages of development and is looking for ways to expand its reach.

Question:

The step DEF Healthcare Solutions needs to take to identify potential challenges and opportunities in their expansion is:

Option 1: Evaluating alternatives
  

Option 2: Setting objectives and goals
   

Option 3: Identifying potential risks

Option 4: Allocating resources

Question : Statement 1: The services sector contributes significantly to the GDP of India, Pakistan, and China.

Statement 2: Services such as banking, education, healthcare, and tourism play a crucial role in the economies of these countries.

Option 1: Both statements are true.

Option 2: Both statements are false.

Option 3: Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false.

Option 4: Statement 2 is true, Statement 1 is false.

Question : Case Study 18:

LMN Corporation is a conglomerate planning to diversify its operations by entering the healthcare industry.

Question : 

LMN Corporation is diversifying into the healthcare industry. Which market activity would be related to this diversification?

Option 1: Currency swap
 

Option 2: Equity share issuance
 

Option 3: Mergers and acquisitions

Option 4: Treasury bill trading