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NCERT · Class 7 · Social Science · Role of the Government in HealthWhat does PHC stand for in the context of rural health services?

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PHC stands for Primary Health Centre. At the rural level, there are health centres where there is usually a nurse and a village health worker, who work under the supervision of doctors at the Primary Health Centre (PHC). Such a centre covers many villages in a rural area.

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Option : Primary Health Centre (Correct Answer)

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Option 1: Private Health Clinic

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Option 2: Public Health Council

Incorrect choice. This distractor represents a common misunderstanding of the core principles of Role of the Government in Health.

Option 3: Personal Health Care

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