Consider the following statements :
1. Statement-I : India's public sector health care system largely focuses on curative care with limited preventive, promotive and rehabilitative care.
2. Statement-II: Under India's decentralized approach to health care delivery, the States are primarily responsible for organizing health services.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
A
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
B
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
C
Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
D
Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
1. Statement-I asserts that India's public sector health care system has a strong focus on curative care, with relatively limited preventive, promotive, and rehabilitative care. This is a widely acknowledged characteristic, although recent policies aim to shift towards comprehensive primary care. This statement is considered correct.
2. Statement-II states that under India's decentralized approach to health care delivery, the States hold primary responsibility for organizing health services. Health is a State subject in the Constitution, making this statement correct.
3. While both statements are correct, the fact that States are primarily responsible for health services (Statement-II) does not directly explain the system's historical focus on curative care (Statement-I). The reasons for this focus are multi-faceted. Therefore, Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.
4. Since both statements are correct but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I, option (B) is the correct choice.