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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