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In the context of health surveillance and vital statistics in India, consider the following frameworks:1.Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme2.Civil Registration SystemWhich of the above is a unified mechanism under the Registrar General of India specifically for recording vital events like births and deaths?

A Neither 1 nor 2
B 2 only
C Both 1 and 2
D 1 only

Correct answer: (b) 2 only

Explanation

The Civil Registration System is a unified mechanism under the Registrar General of India for recording vital events like births and deaths, making statement 2 correct. The Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme is a central framework monitoring infectious disease trends across Indian districts, making statement 1 incorrect for this specific definition.

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