Question

Red colored cross painted on white background is an emblem for:
A. NMEP
B. AIDS
C. Red Cross
D. NICD

Answer 1

Hint: The Red Cross emblem on a white background has different meanings for different people. Emblem represents hope and comfort for those who are in trouble and for others, it conveys trust and strength.
"Protective use" and "indicative use" are the two purposes of the Red Cross emblem. It can be used for two different purposes but the very first use of the emblem is the sign of protection.

Complete answer:
Option A NMEP: It stands for National Malaria Eradication Program. It was launched in July \[1947\]. This is a federal program with state and local participation that succeeded in eradicating malaria in the United States by \[1951\]. This program has no particular emblem.
Option A is not correct.
Option B AIDS: The red ribbon, as an awareness ribbon is used as the emblem or symbol for the solidarity of people living with HIV/AIDS. It is used for the awareness and prevention of drug abuse and drunk driving.
Option B is not correct.
Option C Red Cross: The Red Cross is an emblem of red cross society. Red cross is a red colored cross painted on a white background. It was founded in \[1964\]. To perform activities which prevent or remove human sufferings in a peacetime as well as at the time of war is its main function and red cross is a national as well as international agency.
Option C is correct.
Option D NICD: NICD stands for National Institute for Communicable Diseases, South Africa. There is no particular symbol for it.
Option D is not correct.

Therefore, Option C is the correct answer.

Note:
An emblem commands high respect and is used for official purposes only and also in events of national importance. It exudes pride, confidence, power and courage. An emblem holds a special place in both history and present situations. On world AIDS day, people around the world pin around their red ribbons as they commemorate it. Red cross emblem indicates “don’t shoot”, that is a person, vehicle, building or equipment are not a part of fight during an army conflict. The Red Cross symbol is also recognized as an international symbol of protection and neutrality.