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Correct Answer: Option (B) — 3 only
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference VerifiedStatement 1 is incorrect: Participation in the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) is voluntary for healthcare facilities, including private and public hospitals.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Generating an Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) and enrolling in ABDM is completely voluntary for citizens; it is not mandatory.
Statement 3 is correct: ABDM provides seamless nationwide interoperability and portability of digital health records, allowing patients to share health records across hospitals and states securely.
Words like 'must adopt' in Statement 1 indicate mandatory imposition; most Indian digital stack initiatives are voluntary for adoption.
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