Statement a. India has less than one doctor per thousand population. This statement is generally considered correct when referring to registered allopathic doctors. While the total number of registered doctors (including AYUSH practitioners) might exceed this ratio, the widely accepted figure for registered allopathic doctors per 1000 population in India has historically been below 1. For instance, data from the National Health Profile 2019 shows around 0.86 allopathic doctors per 1000 population. Statement b. The World Health Organisation prescribes a minimum doctor — population ratio of 3 : 1000. This statement is incorrect. The WHO does not prescribe a fixed, global minimum doctor-population ratio of 3:1000. WHO guidelines emphasize ensuring adequate density and equitable distribution of healthcare professionals based on local needs and contexts, rather than a universal number. While achieving a ratio of 1:1000 is often cited as a target by many countries (including India aiming for it as per Sustainable Development Goals indicator), a specific WHO prescribed minimum of 3:1000 is not accurate.