The mascot shown in the image, commonly named Amruth or Amritha, is associated with which National Health Programme in India?

Appeared in: NORCET-11 Prelims

Explanation

Option B: Jal Jeevan Mission focuses on providing safe and adequate drinking water to rural households and does not use the Amruth/Amritha mascot.
Option C: Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) is a nutrition and early childhood care programme, but it does not use the Amruth/Amritha mascot in its campaigns.
Option D: National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme targets diseases like malaria, dengue, and filaria, and does not use the Amruth/Amritha mascot.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Association of mascots with National Health Programmes in India as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Nurses play a key role in administering polio drops and educating parents during Pulse Polio campaigns.
Recognizing mascots like Amruth/Amritha helps in community mobilization and health education.
What if? If the mascot shown was associated with water or sanitation, the answer would shift to Jal Jeevan Mission.

How to Approach the Question

Identify the mascot in the image and recall its association with health programmes.
Eliminate options unrelated to immunization or child health.
Recall the main objectives and symbols of each listed programme.
Use visual cues (dropper, child) to connect with polio immunization.
Confirm with textbook or campaign references if unsure.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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Practise the full NORCET-11 Prelims

Attempt every question from this paper in a timed mock, then review the full solution for each one.