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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 39

SSC CGL - 13 April 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q39

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In which year was the Immunization Programme introduced in India as ‘Expanded
Programme of Immunization’ (EPI) by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 1978.

  • Expanded Programme on Immunization was launched in 1978. It was renamed as Universal Immunization Programme in 1985 when its reach was expanded beyond urban areas.
  • Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) is one of the largest public health programmes targeting close of 2.67 crore newborns and 2.9 crore pregnant women annually.
  • It is one of the most cost-effective public health interventions and largely responsible for reduction of vaccine preventable under-5 mortality rate.