The committee whose 1946 report recommended integration of preventive and curative services at all administrative levels and laid the foundation for the three-tier rural health care system in India is:

• A Mudaliar Committee
• B Kartar Singh Committee
• C Srivastava Committee
• D Bhore Committee ✓

Explanation

The Health Survey and Development Committee chaired by Sir Joseph Bhore reported in 1946 and recommended integration of preventive and curative services, a three-month preventive orientation for medical graduates, and establishment of primary, secondary and district levels of care. The Mudaliar Committee reviewed progress in 1962, Kartar Singh dealt with multipurpose workers in 1973, and Srivastava with community health volunteers in 1975.

Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.

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