Community Medicine (PSM) · National Health Programmes (NTEP, NVBDCP, NACP, NIS, RMNCH+A)

The Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) ensures free antenatal checkup by a specialist/MO on which fixed date of each month?

  • A 9th of every month
  • B 1st of every month
  • C 7th of every month
  • D 21st of every month
Correct answer: A. 9th of every month

Explanation

PMSMA is held on the 9th of every month at all government health facilities. It provides a comprehensive ANC package including abdominal examination, blood pressure, blood and urine tests, and ultrasound to all pregnant women in their second and third trimester, particularly targeting those who have not received adequate ANC.

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

High-yield for: NEET PGINI-CETNExTFMGEUSMLEPLABMRCP

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