Which of the following health agencies began their activities in 1913 with the purpose of promoting the well-being of mankind throughout the world?

1. A

   International Red Cross

2. B

   Rockefeller Foundation

3. C

   FORD Foundation

4. D

   The Colombo plan

Appeared in: DSSSB 13 August 2024

Explanation

• The Rockefeller Foundation was established in 1913, which matches the year specified in the question.
• Its founding mission was explicitly to 'promote the well-being of mankind all over the world,' aligning perfectly with the question's description.
• Historically, the foundation's initial focus was on public health and medical education, making it a significant health agency from its inception.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option A: The International Red Cross was founded in 1863, fifty years before the date mentioned in the question.
• Option C: The FORD Foundation was established in 1936, which is more than two decades later than the year specified.
• Option D: The Colombo Plan was established in 1951, significantly later than 1913.

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Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain History and establishment of major international health agencies as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• Understanding the history of global health agencies helps nurses appreciate the origins of many public health initiatives, such as large-scale vaccination campaigns and disease eradication efforts (e.g., hookworm, yellow fever) pioneered by the Rockefeller Foundation.
• Nurses may work in disaster response situations alongside organizations like the International Red Cross, which provides critical medical and humanitarian aid.
• The work of these foundations often supports community health programs, research, and education that directly impact nursing practice and patient outcomes in India and worldwide.

How to Approach the Question

• First, identify the key pieces of information in the question: the specific year (1913) and the mission ('promoting the well-being of mankind').
• This is a factual recall question. Your goal is to match these two key details with one of the options.
• Evaluate each option based on your knowledge of the history of international organizations.
• Recall or deduce the founding date of the International Red Cross (1860s), Rockefeller Foundation (early 1910s), FORD Foundation (1930s), and The Colombo Plan (post-WWII).
• The Rockefeller Foundation is the only option that matches the 1913 timeframe and the broad philanthropic mission described.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: History and establishment of major international health agencies.
• Stem keywords: health agencies, 1913, promoting the well-being of mankind
• Lead-in keywords: Which
• Negative lead-in flag: false

Question ID

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Reference Book

E6 Comprehensive Textbook of Community Health Nursing for BSc Nursing Students Part 2 — Subpart B (pp 276-535 of 550) pp. 214-216, 219-221