UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Update on Universal Immunization Coverage

Q1. On the U-WIN portal of the Universal Immunization Programme, children are eligible for registration and tracking of routine immunization from birth up to which one of the following ages?

  • A. 10 years
  • B. 14 years
  • C. 16 years
  • D. 18 years

Q2. With reference to the citizen-facing features of the U-WIN portal, consider the following statements: 1. It generates a universal QR-based e-Vaccination Certificate. 2. It enables creation of an Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) and Child ABHA ID. 3. It provides an offline mode for data entry by vaccinators. 4. It disburses conditional cash transfers to registered pregnant women. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

  1. It generates a universal QR-based e-Vaccination Certificate.
  2. It enables creation of an Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) and Child ABHA ID.
  3. It provides an offline mode for data entry by vaccinators.
  4. It disburses conditional cash transfers to registered pregnant women.
  • A. 1 and 2
  • B. 3 only
  • C. 4 only
  • D. 2 and 4

Q3. The Universal Immunization Programme, which evolved from the Expanded Programme on Immunization, is implemented by which one of the following Union Ministries?

  • A. Ministry of Women and Child Development
  • B. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
  • C. Ministry of AYUSH
  • D. Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers

Q4. When the Universal Immunization Programme was launched in 1985 (renaming the earlier EPI), with how many antigens did it begin before measles vaccine was added the same year?

  • A. Four antigens
  • B. Six antigens
  • C. Seven antigens
  • D. Nine antigens

Q5. The Universal Immunization Programme currently offers free vaccination against 12 vaccine-preventable diseases. How many of these are provided universally across the country (the rest being offered only sub-nationally)?

  • A. Seven
  • B. Nine
  • C. Ten
  • D. Twelve

Q6. With reference to diseases covered under India's Universal Immunization Programme, consider the following: 1. Rubella 2. Rotavirus diarrhoea 3. Japanese Encephalitis 4. Typhoid Which of the above is/are correctly identified as vaccine-preventable diseases currently covered under the UIP?

  1. Rubella
  2. Rotavirus diarrhoea
  3. Japanese Encephalitis
  4. Typhoid
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 1, 2 and 3
  • C. 3 and 4
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q7. With reference to U-WIN registration and vaccination data (as on 18 March 2026), consider the following statements: 1. Over 11.87 crore children were registered on the portal. 2. Over 3.96 crore pregnant women were registered on the portal. 3. During 2025, 8.01 crore beneficiaries were registered on U-WIN. 4. Over 20 crore pregnant women had been vaccinated against vaccine-preventable diseases. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

  1. Over 11.87 crore children were registered on the portal.
  2. Over 3.96 crore pregnant women were registered on the portal.
  3. During 2025, 8.01 crore beneficiaries were registered on U-WIN.
  4. Over 20 crore pregnant women had been vaccinated against vaccine-preventable diseases.
  • A. 1 and 2
  • B. 3 only
  • C. 4 only
  • D. 2 and 4

Q8. Consider the following pairs relating to U-WIN data (as on 18 March 2026): 1. Children registered on U-WIN — 11.87 crore 2. Pregnant women registered on U-WIN — 3.96 crore 3. Children vaccinated against VPDs — 5.46 crore 4. Beneficiaries registered during 2025 — 3.96 crore Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

  1. Children registered on U-WIN — 11.87 crore
  2. Pregnant women registered on U-WIN — 3.96 crore
  3. Children vaccinated against VPDs — 5.46 crore
  4. Beneficiaries registered during 2025 — 3.96 crore
  • A. 1, 2 and 3
  • B. 1 and 4
  • C. 2, 3 and 4
  • D. 3 and 4 only

Q9. With reference to Mission Indradhanush, consider the following statements: 1. It was launched in December 2014. 2. It set a goal of achieving 90% full immunization coverage. 3. It is implemented by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. 4. It was launched to replace and wind up the Universal Immunization Programme. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

  1. It was launched in December 2014.
  2. It set a goal of achieving 90% full immunization coverage.
  3. It is implemented by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
  4. It was launched to replace and wind up the Universal Immunization Programme.
  • A. 1 and 3
  • B. 2 only
  • C. 4 only
  • D. 3 and 4

Q10. Which one of the following was the final phase of Intensified Mission Indradhanush, carrying a special focus on Measles and Rubella vaccination and concluding all its rounds on 14 October 2023?

  • A. IMI 2.0
  • B. IMI 3.0
  • C. IMI 4.0
  • D. IMI 5.0

Q11. Which one of the following is described as the world's largest immunization programme, annually targeting about 2.6 crore children and 2.9 crore pregnant women?

  • A. Pulse Polio Immunisation Programme
  • B. Universal Immunization Programme
  • C. Mission Indradhanush
  • D. Ayushman Bharat – Health and Wellness Centres

Q12. The U-WIN portal, modelled on the Co-WIN architecture, was initially piloted in how many districts before its nationwide rollout?

  • A. 63 districts across 35 States/UTs
  • B. 65 districts across all 36 States and UTs
  • C. 100 districts across all States and UTs
  • D. 50 districts across 28 States