The correct answer is Only statement B is correct. Key Points • Statement A: Stabilizing the population of the country by 2050 with a maximum of two children norm: • The National Population Policy (NPP) 2000 does aim to achieve population stabilization, but it does not enforce a specific "two children norm." • Instead, it focuses on a voluntary and informed choice for family planning and reproductive health. • The target year for achieving population stabilization is 2045, not 2050. Therefore, this statement is incorrect. • Statement B: Universal immunization: • The NPP 2000 emphasizes achieving universal immunization of children against vaccine-preventable diseases as one of its immediate objectives. • Immunization is essential for reducing infant and child mortality rates and improving the general health of the population. • Hence, this statement is correct. • Statement C: Reduction of infant mortality rate below 30% per thousand: • The NPP 2000 targets reducing the infant mortality rate (IMR) to below 30 per thousand live births by 2010. • It does not aim to reduce it to "30%" but rather to a quantitative figure (30 per thousand live births). • While the intent is correct, the phrasing in the question does not match the policy's actual wording. Therefore, this statement is incorrect. Additional Information • National Population Policy (NPP) 2000: • The National Population Policy (NPP) 2000 was introduced with the goal of addressing the unmet needs for health infrastructure, reproductive and child health services, and the availability of contraceptive services. • It envisions achieving population stabilization by 2045 in line with the socio-economic and environmental goals. • Key immediate objectives include reducing infant mortality rate, promoting delayed marriage, and achieving universal access to contraception and healthcare. • Key Features of NPP 2000: • Immediate objectives: Addressing unmet contraceptive needs and ensuring safe motherhood and child survival. • Medium-term objectives: Bringing down the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) to 2.1 by 2010. • Long-term objectives: Stabilizing the population by 2045 to sustainable levels. • Targeted reductions: IMR to below 30 per thousand live births, maternal mortality rate (MMR) to below 100 per 100,000 live births, and achieving universal immunization of children. • Universal Immunization Programme (UIP): • Launched in 1985, the UIP is one of the largest public health programs in the world. • It aims to provide universal coverage of children and pregnant women with vaccines against diseases such as tuberculosis, diphtheria, polio, and measles. • The UIP aligns with the goals of the NPP 2000 to ensure child survival and reduce preventable deaths. Important Points • Infant Mortality Rate (IMR): • IMR refers to the number of deaths of children under one year of age per 1,000 live births in a given year. • Reducing IMR is a critical focus of health and population policies like NPP 2000. • Population Stabilization: • Population stabilization means achieving a balance between birth and death rates to maintain a stable population size. • It is crucial for improving the quality of life, ensuring environmental sustainability, and achieving socio-economic development.