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
National AIDS Control Programme was staed on 
Select and explain. 
A. 1977, B. 1980, C. 1987, D. 1990
C: 1987
Answer: C: 1987 
Explanation: National AIDS control programme was launched in India in the year 1987. Ref: PARK&;S TEXTBOOK OF PREVENTIVE AND SOCIAL MEDICINE 23rd edition pg 431