Question

Mission Indradhanush is for:

• A. Non-communicable diseases
• B. Universal immunization
• C. Family planning
• D. Safe water and sanitation

Hint:

Think of the seven colours of the rainbow standing for seven vaccine-preventable diseases.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Mnemonic anchor: Indradhanush = the rainbow, and its seven colours map to seven life-threatening vaccine-preventable diseases. That single image tells you the mission is about vaccination, not lifestyle disease, family planning, or sanitation.

The scheme was rolled out in December 2014 to plug the gaps left by routine immunization. Many children stay unvaccinated or partially vaccinated, and this drive is designed to reach them and complete their schedule, the textbook definition of universal immunization.

The seven diseases are diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio, tuberculosis, measles, and hepatitis B. In chosen districts, vaccines for Japanese encephalitis and Hib are added, and expectant mothers get tetanus protection.

Quick elimination: non-communicable diseases ($a$) belong to NPCDCS, family planning ($c$) is a separate vertical, and safe water with sanitation ($d$) falls under Swachh Bharat type programmes. Only option $b$ fits.
Ref: Park's PSM, 24th ed., p. 462.