UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — What is lost and gained in NFHS-6
Q1. In the context of the National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6) released in 2026, what does 'DABS-I' refer to?
- A. District Annual Burden Survey of India, conducted by the National Centre for Disease Control
- B. Diet and Biomarkers Survey in India, conducted by ICMR's National Institute of Nutrition
- C. Demographic and Behavioural Statistics – India, conducted by the Registrar General of India
- D. Data on Anaemia and Blood Sugar – India, conducted by the National Health Mission
Q2. With reference to the National Family Health Survey-6 (2023-24) as compared to NFHS-5 (2019-21), consider the following statements:
1. The NFHS-6 preliminary fact sheet contains fewer indicators than the NFHS-5 fact sheet.
2. NFHS-6 covered a smaller sample of households than NFHS-5.
3. NFHS-6 has, for the first time, introduced questions on digital literacy and Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- The NFHS-6 preliminary fact sheet contains fewer indicators than the NFHS-5 fact sheet.
- NFHS-6 covered a smaller sample of households than NFHS-5.
- NFHS-6 has, for the first time, introduced questions on digital literacy and Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT).
- A. 1 and 2 only
- B. 1 and 3 only
- C. 2 and 3 only
- D. 1, 2 and 3
Q3. Which one of the following is the designated nodal agency that conducted the National Family Health Survey-6 (2023-24) on behalf of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare?
- A. National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
- B. Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India
- C. International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai
- D. National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), Hyderabad
Q4. How many indicators are contained in the preliminary fact sheet of the National Family Health Survey-6 (2023-24), released in May 2026?