Q8 · UPPSC current affairs · 17 October 2026 · News · Healthcare Infrastructure Gap and Hospital Bed Density

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What does the term 'Tertiary Care' signify within the healthcare framework?

A Nutritional supplementation programs implemented for rural children
B Basic primary healthcare delivered by village health workers
C Specialized consultative healthcare requiring advanced medical expertise and inpatient infrastructure
D Emergency sanitation and drinking water provision managed by the Jal Shakti Ministry

Correct answer: (c) Specialized consultative healthcare requiring advanced medical expertise and inpatient infrastructure

Explanation

Option C accurately defines Tertiary Care as specialized consultative healthcare requiring advanced medical expertise and inpatient infrastructure. Options A, C, and D refer to primary care, environmental services, and welfare programs respectively.

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