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The government of India is encouraging medical tourism in the country by offering tax
benefits and export incentives to the participating hospitals. Medical visas are being cleared
quickly without any hassles. With a view to facilitating the growth of medical tourism industry,
the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare along with the Ministry of Tourism has set up a task
force to evaluate the opportunities in the industry. Efforts are being made to standardise
procedures and to guide foreign patients to select the hospitals most suited to their needs.
Meanwhile, several private hospitals are seeking to take advantage of the booming medical
tourism industry and are investing hugely in acquiring equipments and skills.
However, medical tourism carries some risks that locally provided medical care does not. Some countries like India, Malaysia and Thailand have very different infectious diseases rarely found in Europe and North America. Exposure to disease without having built-up natural immunity can be a hazard for weak individuals specially with respect to gastrointestinal diseases like Hepatitis A, amoebic dysentery etc., which could slow down the recovery process. Also, medical tourists may be at risk from mosquito-transmitted diseases, influenza and tuberculosis. The quality of post-operative care can also vary dramatically depending on the hospital and the country. Finally, after returning home, a patient has a limited contact with their surgeon. This may make it difficult to deal with any complications that may arise later, such as a delayed infection.
The concept of medical tourism raises some important questions regarding accessibility, affordability and ethics in medical care. It is unfortunate that a large section of the Indian population has little or no access to private health care. Public health care system is
However, medical tourism carries some risks that locally provided medical care does not. Some countries like India, Malaysia and Thailand have very different infectious diseases rarely found in Europe and North America. Exposure to disease without having built-up natural immunity can be a hazard for weak individuals specially with respect to gastrointestinal diseases like Hepatitis A, amoebic dysentery etc., which could slow down the recovery process. Also, medical tourists may be at risk from mosquito-transmitted diseases, influenza and tuberculosis. The quality of post-operative care can also vary dramatically depending on the hospital and the country. Finally, after returning home, a patient has a limited contact with their surgeon. This may make it difficult to deal with any complications that may arise later, such as a delayed infection.
The concept of medical tourism raises some important questions regarding accessibility, affordability and ethics in medical care. It is unfortunate that a large section of the Indian population has little or no access to private health care. Public health care system is
Question: 1
Complete the web:
Complete the web:
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Web diagrams organize supporting points around a central theme; extract key phrases directly.
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The web represents government initiatives to promote medical tourism in India:
- Tax Benefits and Export Incentives offered to hospitals.
- Quick Visa Clearance for medical visas.
- Task Force by Ministries of Health and Tourism to evaluate opportunities and standardize procedures.
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Question: 2
Complete the following statements with the help of information provided in the extract:
(i) Building up natural immunity is must for all because
(ii) The concept of medical tourism can not be much successful in India because
Complete the following statements with the help of information provided in the extract:
(i) Building up natural immunity is must for all because
(ii) The concept of medical tourism can not be much successful in India because
(i) Building up natural immunity is must for all because
(ii) The concept of medical tourism can not be much successful in India because
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Complete statements using direct evidence from the extract; focus on cause-effect relationships.
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(i) The extract states: "Exposure to disease without having built-up natural immunity can be a hazard... specially with respect to gastrointestinal diseases like Hepatitis A, amoebic dysentery etc., which could slow down the recovery process." Also mentions risks from mosquito-transmitted diseases, influenza, and tuberculosis.
(ii) The extract highlights inequality: "It is unfortunate that a large section of the Indian population has little or no access to private health care. Public health care system is inadequate and lacks proper infrastructure and facilities." This raises ethical concerns about prioritizing foreign patients.
(ii) The extract highlights inequality: "It is unfortunate that a large section of the Indian population has little or no access to private health care. Public health care system is inadequate and lacks proper infrastructure and facilities." This raises ethical concerns about prioritizing foreign patients.
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Question: 3
Complete the following table with reference to the statement ‘Medical Tourism is a mixed blessing’:
Complete the following table with reference to the statement ‘Medical Tourism is a mixed blessing’:
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A "mixed blessing" has both advantages (economic) and disadvantages (health/ethical risks).
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Positive: Extract mentions government support ("tax benefits and export incentives", "quick visa clearance") and private investment ("investing hugely in acquiring equipments and skills").
Negative: Risks include "infectious diseases", "gastrointestinal diseases", "mosquito-transmitted diseases", "quality of post-operative care varies", and "limited contact with surgeon" after return.
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Question: 4
‘We need to promote the concept of Wildlife Tourism in India’. State whether you agree or disagree with the statement. Mention any two arguments.
‘We need to promote the concept of Wildlife Tourism in India’. State whether you agree or disagree with the statement. Mention any two arguments.
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Support opinions with real-world examples (e.g., Ranthambore, Kaziranga).
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India has rich biodiversity (tigers, elephants, rhinos). Promoting wildlife tourism supports eco-conservation, funds national parks, and boosts rural economies. It also educates visitors about sustainability.
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Question: 5
Language study:
(i) ‘Govt. of India is encouraging medical tourism in the country’.
(Choose the correct present perfect form.)
(a) Govt. of India is encouraged medical tourism...
(b) Govt. of India had encouraged...
(c) Govt. of India has been encouraged...
(d) Govt. of India has encouraged medical tourism...
(ii) ‘This may make it difficult to deal with any complication’.
(Identify the replaced version using auxiliary of certainty/definiteness.)
(a) This can make...
(b) This might make...
(c) This will make...
(d) This have made...
Language study:
(i) ‘Govt. of India is encouraging medical tourism in the country’.
(Choose the correct present perfect form.)
(a) Govt. of India is encouraged medical tourism...
(b) Govt. of India had encouraged...
(c) Govt. of India has been encouraged...
(d) Govt. of India has encouraged medical tourism...
(ii) ‘This may make it difficult to deal with any complication’.
(Identify the replaced version using auxiliary of certainty/definiteness.)
(a) This can make...
(b) This might make...
(c) This will make...
(d) This have made...
(i) ‘Govt. of India is encouraging medical tourism in the country’.
(Choose the correct present perfect form.)
(a) Govt. of India is encouraged medical tourism...
(b) Govt. of India had encouraged...
(c) Govt. of India has been encouraged...
(d) Govt. of India has encouraged medical tourism...
(ii) ‘This may make it difficult to deal with any complication’.
(Identify the replaced version using auxiliary of certainty/definiteness.)
(a) This can make...
(b) This might make...
(c) This will make...
(d) This have made...
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"Will" = 100% certainty; "may/might" = possibility; "can" = ability.
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(i) Present perfect ("has encouraged") shows completed action with current relevance. "Is encouraging" → ongoing → but option (d) is correct perfect form.
(ii) "May" = possibility. Certainty = "will". So "will make" expresses definite outcome.
(ii) "May" = possibility. Certainty = "will". So "will make" expresses definite outcome.
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Question: 6
Identify the words from the passage with the following meaning:
(i) growing immensely
(ii) threat
(iii) obtaining
(iv) able to approach/possible to approach
Identify the words from the passage with the following meaning:
(i) growing immensely
(ii) threat
(iii) obtaining
(iv) able to approach/possible to approach
(i) growing immensely
(ii) threat
(iii) obtaining
(iv) able to approach/possible to approach
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Scan for context clues near the meaning; synonyms are often nearby.
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- (i) "the booming medical tourism industry" → growing rapidly.
- (ii) "can be a hazard for weak individuals" → danger/threat.
- (iii) "investing hugely in acquiring equipments" → obtaining.
- (iv) "questions regarding accessibility... in medical care" → ability to access.
- (ii) "can be a hazard for weak individuals" → danger/threat.
- (iii) "investing hugely in acquiring equipments" → obtaining.
- (iv) "questions regarding accessibility... in medical care" → ability to access.
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