Maternal and child health: SUMAN: practice question

A PSM question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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PSM · Maternal and child health: SUMAN

Sample item

The SUMAN (Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan) initiative assures:

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Zero-denial, respectful and quality maternal and newborn care at no cost

SUMAN guarantees every pregnant woman and newborn assured, dignified, respectful and quality care at no cost with zero tolerance for denial of services.

Option by option

  • A. Cash transfer for the first child

    Cash transfer for first child is under PMMVY.

  • B. Rehabilitation for deaf children

    Rehabilitation of deaf children is under another programme.

  • C. Zero-denial, respectful and quality maternal and newborn care at no cost (correct)

    Correct. Zero denial of free, respectful care.

  • D. Free contraceptives to adolescents

    Free contraceptives for adolescents are under RKSK.

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What is the answer to this PSM question?

The best answer is C, Zero-denial, respectful and quality maternal and newborn care at no cost. SUMAN guarantees every pregnant woman and newborn assured, dignified, respectful and quality care at no cost with zero tolerance for denial of services.

Why is "Cash transfer for the first child" not the answer?

Cash transfer for first child is under PMMVY.

Why is "Rehabilitation for deaf children" not the answer?

Rehabilitation of deaf children is under another programme.

Why is "Free contraceptives to adolescents" not the answer?

Free contraceptives for adolescents are under RKSK.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Maternal and child health: SUMAN in PSM. The correct option holds because: Correct. Zero denial of free, respectful care.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Maternal and child health: SUMAN?

Practise biostatistics with small calculations until sensitivity, predictive values and risk measures are automatic. Then use the flashcards and the other PSM questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.