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 labor 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 3.

Option 1: rare

Option 2: limited

Option 3: pervasive

Option 4: narrow

Question : Statement 1: The infant mortality rate in India is higher than in China and Pakistan.

Statement 2: Sufficient access to quality healthcare and adequate nutrition contribute to the high infant mortality rate in India.

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 : Statement 1: Access to basic needs of human life is relatively better in India than in China and Pakistan.

Statement 2: Government programs and policies have focused on improving access to basic necessities like food, water, healthcare, and sanitation in China.

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 : Statement 1: Investment in education is the only factor that contributes to human capital formation.

Statement 2: Investment in healthcare and nutrition also plays a significant role in human capital formation.

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

Option 2: Statement 1 is true, but statement 2 is false.

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

Option 4: Statement 1 is false, and statement 2 is false.

Question : Case Study: MNO Healthcare Solutions (Continued)

In the planning process for expansion, what should MNO Healthcare Solutions do after identifying various courses of action?

Option 1: Evaluating alternative courses of action
    

Option 2: Identifying potential risks
   

Option 3: Setting objectives and goals

Option 4: Allocating resources

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 : Maternal mortality can be reduced through:

Option 1: Access to family planning services
 

Option 2: Increased healthcare costs
   

Option 3: Reduced investment in healthcare infrastructure

Option 4: Decreased availability of skilled healthcare professionals

Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.

The integration of cutting-edge technologies into the healthcare industry have the prospect of revolutionising the way medical professionals provide patient care.

Option 1: were the potential

Option 2: have the potential

Option 3: has the prospect

Option 4: will have potential

Question : Case Study 18:

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

Question : 

To finance its entry into the healthcare industry, LMN Corporation is considering issuing bonds. What type of market activity is this?

Option 1: Secondary market
 

Option 2: Primary market
 

Option 3: Money market trading

Option 4: Equity share issuance

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.

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