When was India declared as a "POLIO-FREE" country by SEAR-WHO?

Correct option is A

Sol. India was officially declared polio-free by the South-East Asia Regional (SEAR) Office of the World Health Organization (WHO) on 27th March 2014. This milestone was achieved after India reported its last polio case in 2011 in West Bengal. The eradication of polio was the result of extensive immunization campaigns, public health awareness, and strong government initiatives.
Explanation of Each Option:
· 27th March, 2014: Correct answer; WHO officially declared India polio-free on this date.
· 5th August, 2018: Incorrect; not related to India's polio eradication efforts.
· 1st May, 2020: Incorrect; India was already polio-free before this date.
· 14th July, 2016: Incorrect; not associated with the official polio-free declaration.