National AIDS control programme was launched in-

Appeared in: RUHS, Jaipur, PB B.Sc Nursing Entrance-2022

Explanation

The National AIDS Control Programme (NACP) was initiated by the Government of India in the year 1987.
This was a direct and timely response to the detection of the first HIV case in the country in 1986.
The primary aim of launching the program was to create a coordinated national strategy to prevent the spread of HIV and manage the growing AIDS epidemic.

Option B: The year 1955 is associated with the launch of other significant public health initiatives, not the AIDS control program.
Option C: The year 1962 marks the beginning of a different major national health program focused on a different communicable disease.
Option D: The year 2005 is a much more recent date and is linked to a broad-based health system strengthening mission.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Launch Years of National Health Programmes in India as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Knowledge of the timeline of national health programs is essential for Community Health Nurses to understand the evolution of public health policies and their implementation in India.
This historical context helps in appreciating the multi-decade effort against various diseases and informs current community health practices and program management.
What if? If the question had asked for the launch of NACP-I (the first structured 5-year plan), the correct answer would be 1992. The 1987 launch refers to the initial, immediate response.

How to Approach the Question

This is a factual recall question testing knowledge of public health history in India.
First, identify the specific program mentioned in the stem: 'National AIDS Control Programme'.
Recall the general timeline of major health events. The global and Indian response to the AIDS epidemic began in the mid-to-late 1980s.
This chronological context helps identify 1987 as the most plausible year among the given options.
If uncertain, use the process of elimination by associating other years with different major health programs you might remember (e.g., 2005 is well-known for the National Rural Health Mission).

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