When were the strategies of the National Cancer Control Program revised by the Govt. of India, stressing primary prevention and early detection of cancer?

Correct option is B

Ans: (b) 1984-85 Sol. The strategies of the National Cancer Control Program (NCCP) were revised by the Government of India in 1984-85, emphasizing primary prevention and early detection of cancer. These changes were made to improve cancer control efforts and focus on preventing cancer before it occurs and identifying it early when it is more treatable.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) 1975: While efforts to control cancer began in India in the 1970s, the major revision to emphasize prevention and early detection took place in 1984-85.
· (b) 1984-85: Correct answer. In 1984-85, the National Cancer Control Program was revised to focus on primary prevention (reducing cancer risk factors) and early detection (through screening and awareness).
· (c) 1998: This year does not correspond to a significant revision of the cancer control program. However, there were other updates in the following years.
· (d) 2004-05: While cancer control strategies may have been further refined after 1984-85, the key revision emphasizing prevention and early detection took place earlier, in 1984-85.