UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — NFHS-6 reveals progress amid nutrition challenges

Q1. How many districts were covered under the National Family Health Survey-6 (2023-24), released in 2026?

  • A. 640
  • B. 707
  • C. 715
  • D. 766

Q2. Among the following childhood vaccines, which one recorded the steepest jump in coverage between NFHS-5 (2019-21) and NFHS-6 (2023-24)?

  • A. BCG vaccine
  • B. Measles-containing vaccine (first dose)
  • C. Rotavirus vaccine
  • D. Pentavalent vaccine (third dose)

Q3. Which one of the following is the nodal implementing agency designated for the National Family Health Survey-6 (2023-24)?

  • A. National Statistical Office under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
  • B. International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai
  • C. National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), Hyderabad
  • D. National Sample Survey Office (NSSO)