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    It is common for heads of health services at national,

    state or district levels in India to be orthopaedic or cardiac surgeons or ophthalmologists who have no training in public health. There is also suboptimal representation of public health professionals in State and Central advisory bodies of health. During the pandemic, many doctors with no training in public health provided expert advice on public health issues. This is because it is felt that public health does not require specific competencies, and anyone can do this work. Statement: It is okay for a medical specialists with little training in public health to decorate the position of the head of health services at various levels because they may also be able to give a professional opinion on public health related issues and the recent pandemic proves this fact. According to the passage, this statement is- Directions: Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows.
    A Definitely true Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Definitely false Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Probably true Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Probably false Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Data is insufficient. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    This statement is correct. The author says that that public health does not require specific competencies, and anyone can do this work. So he clearly agrees to orthopaedic or cardiac surgeons or ophthalmologists who have no training in public health becoming the heads of health services at national, state or district levels in India.

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