National Tobacco Control Program launched by Government of India in?

Correct option is B

Sol. The National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) was launched in 2008–09 to curb tobacco use and raise awareness. It supports enforcement of COTPA 2003, promotes quitline services, and conducts school/community-based education. It operates in both rural and urban settings through district tobacco control cells. India is also a signatory to WHO-FCTC, supporting global tobacco reduction targets. The NTCP has significantly contributed to smoke-free zones and public awareness.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) 2013–14 – By this time, NTCP was already active; this year saw expansion, not the launch. The policy interventions had begun much earlier.
· (b) 2008–09 – Correct answer. This marks the official rollout of NTCP in pilot districts under MoHFW, and later expanded nationally.
· (c) 2010–11 – This period saw NTCP scaling up, but not the actual launch year of the initiative. It’s a mid-phase, not origin.
· (d) 2007–08 – Preceded the actual launch year; program planning might have been ongoing, but implementation began in 2008–09.