UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Union Health Ministry Releases National Family Health Survey – 6

Q1. In the context of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS), the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai functions as the 'nodal agency.' Which one of the following best describes what this role entails?

  • A. The agency responsible for overall coordination and technical guidance of the survey across its rounds
  • B. The Union ministry that exclusively funds the survey and holds sole ownership of the raw data
  • C. A field organisation contracted only to carry out household interviews in a few selected states
  • D. The international partner that alone certifies every NFHS round under a United Nations mandate

Q2. Consider the following NFHS round–reference period pairings: 1. NFHS-3 — 2005-06 2. NFHS-4 — 2015-16 3. NFHS-5 — 2021-22 4. NFHS-6 — 2023-24 Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

  1. NFHS-3 — 2005-06
  2. NFHS-4 — 2015-16
  3. NFHS-5 — 2021-22
  4. NFHS-6 — 2023-24
  • A. 1 and 3
  • B. 2 and 4
  • C. 1, 2 and 4
  • D. 3 and 4

Q3. NFHS-6 records that 'full vaccination coverage' among children rose from 83.8% to 87.1%. In NFHS, a child (aged 12–23 months) is classified as 'fully vaccinated/immunized' on receiving which one of the following?

  • A. BCG, measles-containing vaccine, and three doses each of DPT and polio (excluding polio-0)
  • B. Every vaccine in the Universal Immunization Programme, including full PCV and rotavirus schedules
  • C. At least one dose of any vaccine received before the child's first birthday
  • D. Only BCG and a measles-containing vaccine, irrespective of DPT and polio doses

Q4. With reference to changes recorded between NFHS-5 and NFHS-6, consider the following statements: 1. Institutional deliveries rose from 88.6% to 90.6%. 2. Full vaccination coverage of children increased from 83.8% to 87.1%. 3. The prevalence of underweight among under-five children rose sharply from 32.1% to 40.5%. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Institutional deliveries rose from 88.6% to 90.6%.
  2. Full vaccination coverage of children increased from 83.8% to 87.1%.
  3. The prevalence of underweight among under-five children rose sharply from 32.1% to 40.5%.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 1 and 2 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q5. The sixth round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) pertains to which one of the following reference periods?

  • A. 2019-21
  • B. 2021-22
  • C. 2023-24
  • D. 2024-25

Q6. NFHS-6 (2023-24) fielded its sample of about 6.79 lakh households across the largest district spread of any NFHS round to date. Across how many districts was the survey conducted?

  • A. 540
  • B. 640
  • C. 715
  • D. 828

Q7. Which one of the following institutions serves as the nodal agency that coordinates and provides technical guidance for the National Family Health Survey?

  • A. International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai
  • B. National Sample Survey Office (NSSO)
  • C. Indian Council of Medical Research – National Institute of Nutrition
  • D. Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India

Q8. With reference to the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS) and its role in the NFHS, consider the following statements: 1. IIPS, Mumbai has served as the nodal agency for the NFHS since the first round (NFHS-1). 2. NFHS-6 is the first round in which all aspects of the survey were coordinated solely by IIPS, without technical assistance from an external partner such as ICF/USAID. 3. IIPS was originally established in 1956 exclusively to conduct the National Family Health Survey. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. IIPS, Mumbai has served as the nodal agency for the NFHS since the first round (NFHS-1).
  2. NFHS-6 is the first round in which all aspects of the survey were coordinated solely by IIPS, without technical assistance from an external partner such as ICF/USAID.
  3. IIPS was originally established in 1956 exclusively to conduct the National Family Health Survey.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 1 and 2 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q9. The National Family Health Survey-6 national report was released by which one of the following Union ministries?

  • A. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
  • B. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
  • C. Ministry of Women and Child Development
  • D. Ministry of Home Affairs

Q10. NFHS-6 records a near-doubling of health protection since NFHS-5, reflecting the spread of Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY and allied schemes. To approximately what percentage of households (having at least one member covered by a health insurance/financing scheme) did coverage rise, up from 41% in NFHS-5?

  • A. 48.6%
  • B. 55.0%
  • C. 60.2%
  • D. 72.4%

Q11. The NFHS is patterned on an international household-survey framework. Which one of the following is the global survey programme on whose design the NFHS is modelled?

  • A. The Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) Program, supported by USAID
  • B. The Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS) run by UNICEF
  • C. The World Health Survey conducted by WHO
  • D. The Living Standards Measurement Study of the World Bank