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UPSC 2012: With reference to National Rural Health Mission, which of the following are the jobs of ‘ASHA’, a trained community health worker? 1. Accompanying women to the health facility for antenatal care check-up 2. Using pregnancy test kits for early detection of pregnancy 3. Providing information on nutrition and immunization 4. Conducting the delivery of baby
(a)1, 2 and 3 only
(b)2 and 4 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 4
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) is expected to (i) escort pregnant women for antenatal check-ups, (ii) use rapid pregnancy-test kits, and (iii) spread awareness on nutrition and immunisation. She is NOT trained to conduct deliveries, which are handled by skilled birth attendants. Hence statements 1, 2 and 3 only are correct. ([gktoday.in](https://www.gktoday.in/solution-of-the-upsc-civil-services-preliminary-examination-2012-gs-paper-1/3/?utm_source=openai))
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