Indian Nursing Council (INC) was constituted in the year -

Correct option is A

Ans. (a) 1940
Explanation:
The Indian Nursing Council (INC) was constituted in the year 1940 under the Indian Nursing Council Act of 1947. It is an autonomous body that regulates nursing education and practice in India.
Key Facts about the Indian Nursing Council (INC):
1. Established: 1940
2. Legal Framework: The Indian Nursing Council Act was enacted in 1947 to formalize its functions.
3. Objective:
· To establish uniform standards for nursing education and practice across India.
· To recognize and approve nursing institutions at the national level.
· To maintain the Register of Nurses, Midwives, and Health Visitors.
4. Headquarters: New Delhi, India.
5. Role in Nursing Education:
· INC sets curriculum guidelines for B.Sc. Nursing, M.Sc. Nursing, GNM, and ANM programs.
· It accredits nursing colleges and universities.
Why are the other options incorrect?
1. 1950 → (Incorrect Choice)
· Although INC continued its work after independence, it was already constituted in 1940.
2. 1954 → (Incorrect Choice)
· No major INC-related event occurred in this year.
3. 1947 → (Incorrect Choice)
· The Indian Nursing Council Act was passed in 1947, but the INC was already established in 1940.