This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Health programmes in India, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Cancer control programme was launched in 
Select and explain. 
A. 1976, B. 1986, C. 1970, D. 1992
A: 1976
Answer: A: 1976 
Explanation: With the objectives of prevention, early diagnosis and treatment, the national cancer control programme was launched in 1975-76 Ref: PARK&;S TEXTBOOK OF PREVENTIVE AND SOCIAL MEDICINE 23rd edition pg 472