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SOCIAL MEDICINE AND COMMUNITY HEALTH MCQs
Given below (1 to 10) consists of 2 paired statements, Statement A (Assertion) and Statement (R) (Reason).
Select appropriate answer using the codes given below as follows :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
1. Assertion (A) : Quality of life is a composite measure of physical, mental and social well being as perceived by each individual.
Reason (R) : Quality of life is difficult to define and even more difficult to measure.
Ans: B
2. Assertion (A) : In Phenylketonuria (PKU), phenylalanine accumulates in the blood and tissues and has toxic effect on the brain leading to mental retardation.
Reason (R) : In Phenylketonuria there is deficiency of enzyme phenylalanine Hydroxilase, which converts phenylalanine to tyrosine
Ans: A
3. Assertion (A) : Oral polio vaccine can be used if the V.V.M shows matching colour of inner square with outer circle.
Reason (R) : V.V.M. does not directly measure vaccine potency but it gives information about the factors that affect potency.
Ans: D
4. Assertion (A) : The control or elimination of typhoid fever is well within the scope of modern public health.
Reason (R) : Effective vaccine against typhoid which gives lifelong immunity is available.
Ans: C
5. Assertion (A) : Sexual mode of transmission is the commonest mode of transmission in HIV/AIDS.
Reason (R) : Sexual mode of transmission in HIV/AIDS is the most efficient mode of transmission.
Ans: C
6. Assertion (A) : Pigs are considered as the “Amplifiers” of virus in Japanese Encephalitis.
Reason (R) : Infected pigs do not manifest any overt symptoms of illness in J.E. but circulate the virus so that mosquitoes get infected and can transmit the virus to man.
Ans: A
7. Assertion (A) : Using O.R.S. in place of I.V. fluids for treatment of Diarrhoea with mild dehydration is an example of Appropriate Technology.
Reason (R) : Majority of cases of mild dehydration in diarrhoea can be effectively treated with O.R.S.
Ans: B
8. Assertion (A) : I.C.M.R. in 2010 recommended 0.75 gm protein / kg body weight for an Indian adult assuming N.P.U. of 65 for the dietary proteins.
Reason (R) : Proteins are needed by the body for body building, repair and maintenance of tissues, synthesis of plasma proteins and antibodies.
Ans: D
9. Assertion (A) : Measles vaccine should not be given before the age of 9 months.
Reason (R) : Maternal antibodies interfere with development of immunity before the age of 9 months.
Ans: A
10. Assertion (A) : It is recommended that Hepatitis B vaccine should be given as 0 dose to the new born.
Reason (R) : Hepatitis B vaccine becomes ineffective in children if given after 6 months of age.
Ans: C
11. P.E.R.T. is a type of
(A) Input-Output Analysis (B) Systems Analysis (C) Network Analysis (D) Work Sampling
Ans: C
12. CARE is associated with
(A) CRY (B) Ford foundation (C) RCH-II (D) ICDS
Ans: D
13. Following things are true about cholera :
I. Cholera is both on epidemic and endemic disease in India.
II. Most of the Eltor vibrios isolated in India belong to Ogawa serotype.
III. An attack of cholera gives life long immunity.
IV. Incubation period is generally 5-10 days.
(A) I, II and III are true.
(B) I, II and IV are true.
(C) II and III are true.
(D) I and II are true.
Ans: D
14. Following population norms for institutions are true :
I. Each Anganwadi unit covers about 1000 population.
II. N.H.P. 1983 proposed one P.H.C. for 30000 rural population in the plains.
III. One sub-centre for 3000 population in hilly, tribal and backward areas
IV. One community Health Centre for 200000 population.
(A) I, II and IV are true.
(B) I, III and IV are true.
(C) I, II and III are true.
(D) II, III and IV are true.
Ans: C
15. Following Indian states / territories are free of Rabies :
I. Andaman & Nicobar Islands
II. Kerala
III. Lakshadweep Islands
IV. Tamil Nadu
(A) I and III are true.
(B) I and II are true.
(C) II and III are true.
(D) III and IV are true.
Ans: A
16. Which of the following activities are included in management ?
I. Planning
II. Implementing
III. Communicating
IV. Monitoring
(A) I, II and III are correct
(B) I, III and IV are correct
(C) III and IV are correct
(D) I, II & IV are correct
Ans: B
17. Which of the following statements are correct about ‘Panel Discussion’ ?
I. Specific agenda, specific order of speaking and pre set speech.
II. 4-8 persons who are qualified to talk on the topic sit and discuss a given problem.
III. The participants sit in a circle so that each is fully visible to all the others.
IV. The chairman opens the meeting, welcomes the group and introduces the panel members.
(A) II and IV are correct. (B) I, II and IV are correct.
(C) III and IV are correct. (D) II, III and IV are correct.
Ans: A
18. Principles of Primary Health Care include which of the following ?
I. Equitable Distribution
II. Community Participation
III. Introsectoral Participation
IV. Appropriate Technology
(A) I, III and IV are correct.
(B) I, II, III & IV are correct.
(C) II, III & IV are correct.
(D) I, II and IV are correct.
Ans: D
19. The objectives of Indian Public Health Standards for Primary Health Centres include which of the following :
I. Provide comprehensive health care to the community.
II. Achieve and maintain an acceptable standard of quality of care.
III. Make services more responsive and sensitive to the needs of the community.
IV. Testing of water quality and disinfection of water sources.
(A) I, III and IV are correct.
(B) I, II, III and IV are correct.
(C) I, II and III are correct.
(D) II, III and IV are correct.
Ans: C
20. Which of the following statements are correct about Factories Act ?
I. Act defines factory as an establishment employing 10 or more workers where power is used.
II. There is a clear distinction between perennial and seasonal factories.
III. The state governments are authorized to appoint chief respector of factories.
IV. The employment of children below age of 14 years is prohibited.
(A) II, III and IV are correct.
(B) I, III and IV are correct.
(C) I and II are correct.
(D) III and IV are correct.
Ans: B
21. Arrange the following food items in descending order of their vitamin A content :
(A) Mango, Papaya, Spinach, Carrot
(B) Carrot, Papaya, Mango, Spinach
(C) Carrot, Spinach, Mango, Papaya
(D) Carrot, Spinach, Papaya, Mango
Ans: C
22. Arrange the following products of milk in ascending order of their calcium content :
(A) Buffalo milk, Cheese, Whole milk powder, Skimmed milk powder (B) Buffalo milk, Skimmed milk powder, Cheese, Whole milk powder (C) Cheese, Skimmed milk powder, Whole milk powder, Buffalo milk (D) Cheese, Buffalo milk, Skimmed milk powder, Whole milk powder
Ans: A
23. Following things are true about an Epidemic :
I. Occurrence of disease clearly in excess of expected number in a community.
II. A graph of time distribution of cases is called the “Epidemic Curve”.
III. It affects all age groups equally.
IV. In propagated epidemic the epidemic continues for more than one incubation period.
(A) I, II and III are correct. (B) I, II and IV are correct.
(C) II, III and IV are correct. (D) I, III and IV are correct.
Ans: B
24. Following things are true about Host defences against communicable diseases :
I. Host defences can be local and systemic, specific and nonspecific, humoral and cellular.
II. Active immunity develops when antibodies developed in one body are transferred to another.
III. Herd immunity implies group protection beyond that provided by the protection of Immunized Individuals.
IV. Passive immunity is rapidly established but is only temporary.
(A) I, II and III are correct.
(B) I, II and IV are correct.
(C) I, III and IV are correct.
(D) II, III and IV are correct.
Ans: C
Questions 25 to 34 are matching items.
This consists of two lists of statements, terms or symbols and candidate has to match an item in List – I with an item in List – II :
25. List – I (Food Items)
List – II (k.cals/100 gm)
a. Milled Rice (Raw) i. 345
b. Ragi ii. 567
c. Cow milk iii. 328
d. Ground nut iv. 67
Codes :
a b c d
(A) i iii iv ii
(B) i ii iii iv
(C) iv iii i ii
(D) i iv ii iii
Ans: A
26. List – I (Vectors)
List – II (Diseases)
a. Anopheles Mosquito i. Kala-Azar
b. Housefly ii. Plague
c. Sandfly iii. Diarrhoea
d. Rat flea iv. Malaria
Codes :
a b c d
(A) iv iii ii i
(B) i ii iii iv
(C) iv iii i ii
(D) iv i ii iii
Ans: C
27. List – I (Statistical Test)
List – II (Type of Data)
a. χ2 i. Quantitative, more than two groups
b. ANOVA ii. Qualitative more than two groups
c. Standard error of difference between two means iii. Qualitative, Large sample size, Two groups
d. Standard error of difference between two proportions iv. Quantitative, Large sample size, Two groups
Codes : a b c d
(A) i iii ii iv
(B) i ii iv iii
(C) ii iv iii i
(D) ii i iv iii
Ans: D
28. List – I (Disease)
List – II (Common Route/Mode of Transmission)
a. HIV/AIDS i. Mosquito Borne
b. Malaria ii. Facco-Oral Route
c. Diarrhoea iii. Droplet Infection
d. Tuberculosis iv. Sexual Transmission
Codes : a b c d
(A) iv i ii iii
(B) i ii iii iv
(C) ii iii iv i
(D) iv i iii ii
Ans: A
29. List – I (Vitamin)
List – II (Rich Dietary Source)
a. Vit. A i. Fish
b. Vit. C ii. Ground nut
c. Vit. D iii. Carrot
d. Vit. B1 iv. Amla
Codes : a b c d
(A) iii ii i iv
(B) iii iv i ii
(C) iii ii iv i
(D) i ii iii iv
Ans: B
30. List – I (Deficiency Disease)
List – II (Nutrient)
a. Phrenoderma i. Thiamine
b. Pellagra ii. Riboflavin
c. Wernick’s Encephalopathy iii. Essential fatty acids
d. Angular stomatitis iv. Niacin
Codes : a b c d
(A) iii iv i ii
(B) ii iii i iv
(C) i ii iii iv
(D) iii i ii iv
Ans: A
31. List – I (Legislation)
List – II (Year)
a. Indian Factories Act i. 1948
b. Model Public Health Act ii. 1969
c. Workmen Compensation Act iii. 1923
d. The Central Births and Registration Act iv. 1955
Codes : a b c d
(A) ii iii iv i
(B) i ii iv iii
(C) i iv iii ii
(D) i ii iii iv
Ans: C
32. List – I (Scientist)
List – II (Disease)
a. Bruce i. Malaria
b. Ross ii. Cattle fever
c. Reed iii. Sleeping sickness
d. Smith iv. Yellow fever
Codes : a b c d
(A) ii iii iv i
(B) ii i iii iv
(C) iv i ii iii
(D) iii i iv ii
Ans: D
33. List – I (Scientist)
List – II (Related facts)
a. Fracastorius i. English Hippocralis
b. John Grant ii. Anthrax
c. Robert Koch iii. Contagion Theory
d. Thomas Sydenham iv. Study of Bills of Morfality
Codes : a b c d
(A) ii iii iv i
(B) iii iv ii i
(C) iv i iii ii
(D) i iv ii iii
Ans: B
34. List – I (Causative Agent)
List – II (Disease)
a. L. Donovani i. Epidemic Typhus
b. H. Ducreyi ii. Visceral Leishmaniasis
c. R. Prowazekii iii. Donovanosis
d. T. Carateum iv. Pinta
Codes : a b c d
(A) iii ii iv i
(B) ii iii i iv
(C) ii i iv iii
(D) ii iv i iii
Ans: B
35. Arrange the following food items in descending order of their carbohydrate content :
(A) Sugar, Jaggery, Pototo, Rice (B) Sugar, Jaggery, Rice, Potato
(C) Jaggery, Sugar, Rice, Potato (D) Jaggery, Sugar, Potato, Rice
Ans: B
36. Arrange the following public Health Acts policies in chronological order of their years in which they were passed :
(A) The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, The Employees State Insurance Act, National Health Policy, National Population Policy
(B) The Employees State Insurance Act, The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, National Population Policy, National Health Policy
(C) The Employees State Insurance Act, The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, National Health Policy, National Population Policy
(D) The Employees State Insurance Act, National Health Policy, The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, National Population Policy
Ans: C
37. Arrange the following food items in ascending order of their Vitamin C content :
(A) Tomato, Orange, Lime, Guava (B) Tomato, Orange, Guava, Lime
(C) Tomato, Lime, Orange, Guava (D) Guava, Tomato, Lime, Orange
Ans: A
38. Arrange the following milk in descending order of their calories per 100 gram :
(A) Human, Goat, Cow, Buffalo (B) Goat, Human, Cow, Buffalo
(C) Cow, Buffalo, Goat, Human (D) Buffalo, Goat, Cow, Human
Ans: D
39. Arrange the following disasters in chronological order of their occurrence :
(A) Bhopal Gas Tragedy, Bombing on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Chernobyl Disaster, Fukushima Disaster
(B) Bombing on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Bhopal Gas Tragedy, Chernobyl Disaster, Fukushima Disaster
(C) Bombing on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Chernobyl Disaster, Bhopal Gas Tragedy, Fukushima Disaster
(D) Bombing on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Bhopal Gas Tragedy, Fukushima Disaster, Chernobyl Disaster
Ans: B
40. Arrange the following Health Days in Chronological order of their months in which they are observed (from beginning of the year)
(A) World Health Day, World Tuberculosis Day, World No Tobacco Day, World AIDS Day
(B) World Tuberculosis Day, World Health Day, World No Tobacco Day, World AIDS Day
(C) World Health Day, World No Tobacco Day, World Tuberculosis Day, World AIDS Day
(D) World Health Day, World No Tobacco Day, World AIDS Day, World Tuberculosis Day
Ans: B
41. Arrange the following Health Committees in Chronological order of their years of report submission :
(A) Jungalwalla Committee, Kartar Singh Committee, Mukerji Committee, Shrivastava Committee
(B) Kartar Singh Committee, Mukerji Committee, Jungalwalla Committee, Shrivastava Committee
(C) Mukerji Committee, Jugalwalla Committee, Kartar Singh Committee, Shrivastava Committee
(D) Jungalwalla Committee, Kartar Singh Committee, Shrivastava Committee, Mukerji Committee
Ans: C
42. Arrange the following National Health Programmes in Chronological order of their commencement :
(A) National Malaria Control Programme, National Leprosy Control Programme, National Filaria Control Programme, National Smallpox Eradication Programme
(B) National Smallpox Eradication Programme, National Filaria Control Programme, National Leprosy Control Programme, National Malaria Control Programme
(C) National Filaria Control Programme, National Malaria Control Programme, National Smallpox Eradication Programme, National Leprosy Control Programme.
(D) National Leprosy Control Programme, National Malaria Control Programme, National Filaria Control Programme, National Smallpox Eradication Programme
Ans: A
Select appropriate answer using the codes given below as follows :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
1. Assertion (A) : Quality of life is a composite measure of physical, mental and social well being as perceived by each individual.
Reason (R) : Quality of life is difficult to define and even more difficult to measure.
Ans: B
2. Assertion (A) : In Phenylketonuria (PKU), phenylalanine accumulates in the blood and tissues and has toxic effect on the brain leading to mental retardation.
Reason (R) : In Phenylketonuria there is deficiency of enzyme phenylalanine Hydroxilase, which converts phenylalanine to tyrosine
Ans: A
3. Assertion (A) : Oral polio vaccine can be used if the V.V.M shows matching colour of inner square with outer circle.
Reason (R) : V.V.M. does not directly measure vaccine potency but it gives information about the factors that affect potency.
Ans: D
4. Assertion (A) : The control or elimination of typhoid fever is well within the scope of modern public health.
Reason (R) : Effective vaccine against typhoid which gives lifelong immunity is available.
Ans: C
5. Assertion (A) : Sexual mode of transmission is the commonest mode of transmission in HIV/AIDS.
Reason (R) : Sexual mode of transmission in HIV/AIDS is the most efficient mode of transmission.
Ans: C
6. Assertion (A) : Pigs are considered as the “Amplifiers” of virus in Japanese Encephalitis.
Reason (R) : Infected pigs do not manifest any overt symptoms of illness in J.E. but circulate the virus so that mosquitoes get infected and can transmit the virus to man.
Ans: A
7. Assertion (A) : Using O.R.S. in place of I.V. fluids for treatment of Diarrhoea with mild dehydration is an example of Appropriate Technology.
Reason (R) : Majority of cases of mild dehydration in diarrhoea can be effectively treated with O.R.S.
Ans: B
8. Assertion (A) : I.C.M.R. in 2010 recommended 0.75 gm protein / kg body weight for an Indian adult assuming N.P.U. of 65 for the dietary proteins.
Reason (R) : Proteins are needed by the body for body building, repair and maintenance of tissues, synthesis of plasma proteins and antibodies.
Ans: D
9. Assertion (A) : Measles vaccine should not be given before the age of 9 months.
Reason (R) : Maternal antibodies interfere with development of immunity before the age of 9 months.
Ans: A
10. Assertion (A) : It is recommended that Hepatitis B vaccine should be given as 0 dose to the new born.
Reason (R) : Hepatitis B vaccine becomes ineffective in children if given after 6 months of age.
Ans: C
11. P.E.R.T. is a type of
(A) Input-Output Analysis (B) Systems Analysis (C) Network Analysis (D) Work Sampling
Ans: C
12. CARE is associated with
(A) CRY (B) Ford foundation (C) RCH-II (D) ICDS
Ans: D
13. Following things are true about cholera :
I. Cholera is both on epidemic and endemic disease in India.
II. Most of the Eltor vibrios isolated in India belong to Ogawa serotype.
III. An attack of cholera gives life long immunity.
IV. Incubation period is generally 5-10 days.
(A) I, II and III are true.
(B) I, II and IV are true.
(C) II and III are true.
(D) I and II are true.
Ans: D
14. Following population norms for institutions are true :
I. Each Anganwadi unit covers about 1000 population.
II. N.H.P. 1983 proposed one P.H.C. for 30000 rural population in the plains.
III. One sub-centre for 3000 population in hilly, tribal and backward areas
IV. One community Health Centre for 200000 population.
(A) I, II and IV are true.
(B) I, III and IV are true.
(C) I, II and III are true.
(D) II, III and IV are true.
Ans: C
15. Following Indian states / territories are free of Rabies :
I. Andaman & Nicobar Islands
II. Kerala
III. Lakshadweep Islands
IV. Tamil Nadu
(A) I and III are true.
(B) I and II are true.
(C) II and III are true.
(D) III and IV are true.
Ans: A
16. Which of the following activities are included in management ?
I. Planning
II. Implementing
III. Communicating
IV. Monitoring
(A) I, II and III are correct
(B) I, III and IV are correct
(C) III and IV are correct
(D) I, II & IV are correct
Ans: B
17. Which of the following statements are correct about ‘Panel Discussion’ ?
I. Specific agenda, specific order of speaking and pre set speech.
II. 4-8 persons who are qualified to talk on the topic sit and discuss a given problem.
III. The participants sit in a circle so that each is fully visible to all the others.
IV. The chairman opens the meeting, welcomes the group and introduces the panel members.
(A) II and IV are correct. (B) I, II and IV are correct.
(C) III and IV are correct. (D) II, III and IV are correct.
Ans: A
18. Principles of Primary Health Care include which of the following ?
I. Equitable Distribution
II. Community Participation
III. Introsectoral Participation
IV. Appropriate Technology
(A) I, III and IV are correct.
(B) I, II, III & IV are correct.
(C) II, III & IV are correct.
(D) I, II and IV are correct.
Ans: D
19. The objectives of Indian Public Health Standards for Primary Health Centres include which of the following :
I. Provide comprehensive health care to the community.
II. Achieve and maintain an acceptable standard of quality of care.
III. Make services more responsive and sensitive to the needs of the community.
IV. Testing of water quality and disinfection of water sources.
(A) I, III and IV are correct.
(B) I, II, III and IV are correct.
(C) I, II and III are correct.
(D) II, III and IV are correct.
Ans: C
20. Which of the following statements are correct about Factories Act ?
I. Act defines factory as an establishment employing 10 or more workers where power is used.
II. There is a clear distinction between perennial and seasonal factories.
III. The state governments are authorized to appoint chief respector of factories.
IV. The employment of children below age of 14 years is prohibited.
(A) II, III and IV are correct.
(B) I, III and IV are correct.
(C) I and II are correct.
(D) III and IV are correct.
Ans: B
21. Arrange the following food items in descending order of their vitamin A content :
(A) Mango, Papaya, Spinach, Carrot
(B) Carrot, Papaya, Mango, Spinach
(C) Carrot, Spinach, Mango, Papaya
(D) Carrot, Spinach, Papaya, Mango
Ans: C
22. Arrange the following products of milk in ascending order of their calcium content :
(A) Buffalo milk, Cheese, Whole milk powder, Skimmed milk powder (B) Buffalo milk, Skimmed milk powder, Cheese, Whole milk powder (C) Cheese, Skimmed milk powder, Whole milk powder, Buffalo milk (D) Cheese, Buffalo milk, Skimmed milk powder, Whole milk powder
Ans: A
23. Following things are true about an Epidemic :
I. Occurrence of disease clearly in excess of expected number in a community.
II. A graph of time distribution of cases is called the “Epidemic Curve”.
III. It affects all age groups equally.
IV. In propagated epidemic the epidemic continues for more than one incubation period.
(A) I, II and III are correct. (B) I, II and IV are correct.
(C) II, III and IV are correct. (D) I, III and IV are correct.
Ans: B
24. Following things are true about Host defences against communicable diseases :
I. Host defences can be local and systemic, specific and nonspecific, humoral and cellular.
II. Active immunity develops when antibodies developed in one body are transferred to another.
III. Herd immunity implies group protection beyond that provided by the protection of Immunized Individuals.
IV. Passive immunity is rapidly established but is only temporary.
(A) I, II and III are correct.
(B) I, II and IV are correct.
(C) I, III and IV are correct.
(D) II, III and IV are correct.
Ans: C
Questions 25 to 34 are matching items.
This consists of two lists of statements, terms or symbols and candidate has to match an item in List – I with an item in List – II :
25. List – I (Food Items)
List – II (k.cals/100 gm)
a. Milled Rice (Raw) i. 345
b. Ragi ii. 567
c. Cow milk iii. 328
d. Ground nut iv. 67
Codes :
a b c d
(A) i iii iv ii
(B) i ii iii iv
(C) iv iii i ii
(D) i iv ii iii
Ans: A
26. List – I (Vectors)
List – II (Diseases)
a. Anopheles Mosquito i. Kala-Azar
b. Housefly ii. Plague
c. Sandfly iii. Diarrhoea
d. Rat flea iv. Malaria
Codes :
a b c d
(A) iv iii ii i
(B) i ii iii iv
(C) iv iii i ii
(D) iv i ii iii
Ans: C
27. List – I (Statistical Test)
List – II (Type of Data)
a. χ2 i. Quantitative, more than two groups
b. ANOVA ii. Qualitative more than two groups
c. Standard error of difference between two means iii. Qualitative, Large sample size, Two groups
d. Standard error of difference between two proportions iv. Quantitative, Large sample size, Two groups
Codes : a b c d
(A) i iii ii iv
(B) i ii iv iii
(C) ii iv iii i
(D) ii i iv iii
Ans: D
28. List – I (Disease)
List – II (Common Route/Mode of Transmission)
a. HIV/AIDS i. Mosquito Borne
b. Malaria ii. Facco-Oral Route
c. Diarrhoea iii. Droplet Infection
d. Tuberculosis iv. Sexual Transmission
Codes : a b c d
(A) iv i ii iii
(B) i ii iii iv
(C) ii iii iv i
(D) iv i iii ii
Ans: A
29. List – I (Vitamin)
List – II (Rich Dietary Source)
a. Vit. A i. Fish
b. Vit. C ii. Ground nut
c. Vit. D iii. Carrot
d. Vit. B1 iv. Amla
Codes : a b c d
(A) iii ii i iv
(B) iii iv i ii
(C) iii ii iv i
(D) i ii iii iv
Ans: B
30. List – I (Deficiency Disease)
List – II (Nutrient)
a. Phrenoderma i. Thiamine
b. Pellagra ii. Riboflavin
c. Wernick’s Encephalopathy iii. Essential fatty acids
d. Angular stomatitis iv. Niacin
Codes : a b c d
(A) iii iv i ii
(B) ii iii i iv
(C) i ii iii iv
(D) iii i ii iv
Ans: A
31. List – I (Legislation)
List – II (Year)
a. Indian Factories Act i. 1948
b. Model Public Health Act ii. 1969
c. Workmen Compensation Act iii. 1923
d. The Central Births and Registration Act iv. 1955
Codes : a b c d
(A) ii iii iv i
(B) i ii iv iii
(C) i iv iii ii
(D) i ii iii iv
Ans: C
32. List – I (Scientist)
List – II (Disease)
a. Bruce i. Malaria
b. Ross ii. Cattle fever
c. Reed iii. Sleeping sickness
d. Smith iv. Yellow fever
Codes : a b c d
(A) ii iii iv i
(B) ii i iii iv
(C) iv i ii iii
(D) iii i iv ii
Ans: D
33. List – I (Scientist)
List – II (Related facts)
a. Fracastorius i. English Hippocralis
b. John Grant ii. Anthrax
c. Robert Koch iii. Contagion Theory
d. Thomas Sydenham iv. Study of Bills of Morfality
Codes : a b c d
(A) ii iii iv i
(B) iii iv ii i
(C) iv i iii ii
(D) i iv ii iii
Ans: B
34. List – I (Causative Agent)
List – II (Disease)
a. L. Donovani i. Epidemic Typhus
b. H. Ducreyi ii. Visceral Leishmaniasis
c. R. Prowazekii iii. Donovanosis
d. T. Carateum iv. Pinta
Codes : a b c d
(A) iii ii iv i
(B) ii iii i iv
(C) ii i iv iii
(D) ii iv i iii
Ans: B
35. Arrange the following food items in descending order of their carbohydrate content :
(A) Sugar, Jaggery, Pototo, Rice (B) Sugar, Jaggery, Rice, Potato
(C) Jaggery, Sugar, Rice, Potato (D) Jaggery, Sugar, Potato, Rice
Ans: B
36. Arrange the following public Health Acts policies in chronological order of their years in which they were passed :
(A) The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, The Employees State Insurance Act, National Health Policy, National Population Policy
(B) The Employees State Insurance Act, The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, National Population Policy, National Health Policy
(C) The Employees State Insurance Act, The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, National Health Policy, National Population Policy
(D) The Employees State Insurance Act, National Health Policy, The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, National Population Policy
Ans: C
37. Arrange the following food items in ascending order of their Vitamin C content :
(A) Tomato, Orange, Lime, Guava (B) Tomato, Orange, Guava, Lime
(C) Tomato, Lime, Orange, Guava (D) Guava, Tomato, Lime, Orange
Ans: A
38. Arrange the following milk in descending order of their calories per 100 gram :
(A) Human, Goat, Cow, Buffalo (B) Goat, Human, Cow, Buffalo
(C) Cow, Buffalo, Goat, Human (D) Buffalo, Goat, Cow, Human
Ans: D
39. Arrange the following disasters in chronological order of their occurrence :
(A) Bhopal Gas Tragedy, Bombing on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Chernobyl Disaster, Fukushima Disaster
(B) Bombing on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Bhopal Gas Tragedy, Chernobyl Disaster, Fukushima Disaster
(C) Bombing on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Chernobyl Disaster, Bhopal Gas Tragedy, Fukushima Disaster
(D) Bombing on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Bhopal Gas Tragedy, Fukushima Disaster, Chernobyl Disaster
Ans: B
40. Arrange the following Health Days in Chronological order of their months in which they are observed (from beginning of the year)
(A) World Health Day, World Tuberculosis Day, World No Tobacco Day, World AIDS Day
(B) World Tuberculosis Day, World Health Day, World No Tobacco Day, World AIDS Day
(C) World Health Day, World No Tobacco Day, World Tuberculosis Day, World AIDS Day
(D) World Health Day, World No Tobacco Day, World AIDS Day, World Tuberculosis Day
Ans: B
41. Arrange the following Health Committees in Chronological order of their years of report submission :
(A) Jungalwalla Committee, Kartar Singh Committee, Mukerji Committee, Shrivastava Committee
(B) Kartar Singh Committee, Mukerji Committee, Jungalwalla Committee, Shrivastava Committee
(C) Mukerji Committee, Jugalwalla Committee, Kartar Singh Committee, Shrivastava Committee
(D) Jungalwalla Committee, Kartar Singh Committee, Shrivastava Committee, Mukerji Committee
Ans: C
42. Arrange the following National Health Programmes in Chronological order of their commencement :
(A) National Malaria Control Programme, National Leprosy Control Programme, National Filaria Control Programme, National Smallpox Eradication Programme
(B) National Smallpox Eradication Programme, National Filaria Control Programme, National Leprosy Control Programme, National Malaria Control Programme
(C) National Filaria Control Programme, National Malaria Control Programme, National Smallpox Eradication Programme, National Leprosy Control Programme.
(D) National Leprosy Control Programme, National Malaria Control Programme, National Filaria Control Programme, National Smallpox Eradication Programme
Ans: A
43. Pearl Index is related to measure of
(A) contraceptive efficacy (B) child nutrition (C) maternal nutrition (D) infant mortality
Ans: A
44. The immediate complications of menstrual regulation :
I. Uterine preforation II. Infertility III. Premature labour IV. Uterine trauma
(A) I and II (B) II and III (C) II and IV (D) I and IV
Ans: D
45. Criteria for causal-association are
I. Temporality II. Strength of association III. Consistency IV. Probability
(A) I, II, III (B) III, IV (C) I, II, IV (D) II, III, IV
Ans: A
46. Modes of direct transmission of agents of infectious diseases are
I. droplet infection II. droplet nuclei III. transplacental IV. fomite-borne
(A) I, III, IV (B) II, IV (C) I, IV (D) I, III
Ans: D
47. Which of the following statements are correct with regard to Malaria disease ?
I. Clinical features of malaria disease are the cold stage, hot stage and sweating stage.
II. Anti-malaria month is observed every year in the month of June in India.
III. There is a very effective vaccine for malaria.
IV. Malarial parasites are of two types only – Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium falciparum.
(A) I & II are correct. (B) II & III are correct.
(C) III & IV are correct. (D) I & IV are correct.
Ans: A
48. Which of the following statements are true regarding International Organizations ?
I. The WHO has its origin in April 1945.
II. The Red Cross Society of India is an international NGO.
III. UNICEF is an organization looking for maternal and child health.
IV. The headquarters of WHO is in Geneva.
(A) I and II are correct. (B) I, II and III are correct.
(C) II, III and IV are correct. (D) I, III and IV are correct.
Ans: D
49. In occupational hazards, the following are the physical hazards :
I. Heat and Cold II. Ionizing Radiation III. Industrial Neurosis IV. Ultraviolet Radiation
(A) II, III and IV are correct. (B) I, II and IV are correct.
(C) I, II and III are correct. (D) III, IV and I are correct.
Ans: B
50. Which of the following statements are correct ?
I. Vitamin D is stored largely in the fat depots of the body.
II. Deficiency of Vitamin C results in Scurvy.
III. The signs of Vitamin A deficiency are predominantly ocular.
IV. Beri-beri is caused by deficiency of Vitamin E.
(A) I, II and III are correct.
(B) II, III and IV are correct.
(C) I, III and IV are correct.
(D) I, II and IV are correct.
Ans: A
(A) contraceptive efficacy (B) child nutrition (C) maternal nutrition (D) infant mortality
Ans: A
44. The immediate complications of menstrual regulation :
I. Uterine preforation II. Infertility III. Premature labour IV. Uterine trauma
(A) I and II (B) II and III (C) II and IV (D) I and IV
Ans: D
45. Criteria for causal-association are
I. Temporality II. Strength of association III. Consistency IV. Probability
(A) I, II, III (B) III, IV (C) I, II, IV (D) II, III, IV
Ans: A
46. Modes of direct transmission of agents of infectious diseases are
I. droplet infection II. droplet nuclei III. transplacental IV. fomite-borne
(A) I, III, IV (B) II, IV (C) I, IV (D) I, III
Ans: D
47. Which of the following statements are correct with regard to Malaria disease ?
I. Clinical features of malaria disease are the cold stage, hot stage and sweating stage.
II. Anti-malaria month is observed every year in the month of June in India.
III. There is a very effective vaccine for malaria.
IV. Malarial parasites are of two types only – Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium falciparum.
(A) I & II are correct. (B) II & III are correct.
(C) III & IV are correct. (D) I & IV are correct.
Ans: A
48. Which of the following statements are true regarding International Organizations ?
I. The WHO has its origin in April 1945.
II. The Red Cross Society of India is an international NGO.
III. UNICEF is an organization looking for maternal and child health.
IV. The headquarters of WHO is in Geneva.
(A) I and II are correct. (B) I, II and III are correct.
(C) II, III and IV are correct. (D) I, III and IV are correct.
Ans: D
49. In occupational hazards, the following are the physical hazards :
I. Heat and Cold II. Ionizing Radiation III. Industrial Neurosis IV. Ultraviolet Radiation
(A) II, III and IV are correct. (B) I, II and IV are correct.
(C) I, II and III are correct. (D) III, IV and I are correct.
Ans: B
50. Which of the following statements are correct ?
I. Vitamin D is stored largely in the fat depots of the body.
II. Deficiency of Vitamin C results in Scurvy.
III. The signs of Vitamin A deficiency are predominantly ocular.
IV. Beri-beri is caused by deficiency of Vitamin E.
(A) I, II and III are correct.
(B) II, III and IV are correct.
(C) I, III and IV are correct.
(D) I, II and IV are correct.
Ans: A
51. Which of the following statements regarding the Geriatrics community is true ?
I. Certain chronic diseases are more frequent among the older people than in the younger people.
II. Ageing is an unnatural process.
III. HelpAge India is the largest voluntary organization working for the aged.
IV. Geriatric gynaecology is a new branch of specialization to look after the aged women.
(A) I, II and III are correct. (B) II, III and IV are correct.
(C) III, IV and I are correct. (D) II, IV and I are correct.
Ans: C
52. The following three are the milestones of the National AIDS Control Programme :
I. In 1986, the first case of HIV was detected in India.
II. In 1989 the NACP was first set-up.
III. In 1992 NACO (National AIDS Control Organisation) was set up.
IV. In 2004, Anti-retroviral treatment was initiated under the NACO.
(A) I, II and III are correct. (B) II, III and IV are correct. (C) I, III and IV are correct. (D) I, II and IV are correct.
Ans: C
53. Assertion (A) : Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) can occur if measles vaccines are contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus.
Reason (R) : TSS T-1 causes TSS
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: A
54. Assertion (A) : Roll Back Malaria (RBM) sets targets of > 80% coverage for four key interventions.
Reason (R) : Global Fund for AIDS, TB and Malaria (GFATM) was established in 2002.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: B
55. Assertion (A) : Global Action Plan for Pneumonia (GAPP) was proposed by WHO in 2006.
Reason (R) : GAPP addresses multi-dimensional strategies for control of pneumonia.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: A
56. Assertion (A) : IMNCI guidelines address needs of children aged less than 3 years.
Reason (R) : IMNCI uses a syndromic approach.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: D
57. Assertion (A) : Risk of chronic complications are higher in type 2 Diabetes Mellitus than Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus.
Reason (R) : ‘Honeymoon phase’ is a feature seen is Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: B
58. Assertion (A) : Birth dose of Hepatitis B vaccine can be given to new born within 24 hours.
Reason (R) : The birth dose of Hepatitis B vaccine is effective in preventing perinatal transmission of hepatitis B if given within the first 24 hours.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: A
59. Assertion (A) : Hepatitis B vaccine should be stored at 2 – 8 °C and freezing must be avoided.
Reason (R) : Freezing process dissociates antigen from the alum adjuvant.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: A
60. Assertion (A) : Yaws is transmitted by sexual route.
Reason (R) : Yaws is an endemic disease.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: D
61. Assertion (A) : Copper T (IUD) insertion can be taken up during the 1st week after the delivery.
Reason (R) : Special care is required with insertion because of the greater risk of perforation during this time.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: B
62. Arrange the following States in order of institutional deliveries (lowest to highest) as reported in DLHS-III :
(A) Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Kerala (B) Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jharkhand
(C) Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Kerala (D) Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala
Ans: D
63. What is the correct sequence of data analysis of qualitative data ?
(A) Domain identification, Free-listing, Familiarisation, Emergence of Model
(B) Free-listing, Emergence of model, Domain identification, Familiarisation
(C) Familiarisation, Free-listing, Domain-identification, Emergence of Model
(D) Emergence of model, Familiarisation, Domain-identification, Free-listing
Ans: C
64. As per 2006-07 National Survey on Blindness in India, arrange the causes of blindness from low to high percentage :
(A) Refractive error, Glaucoma, Corneal opacity, Cataract
(B) Corneal opacity, Glaucoma, Refractive error, Cataract
(C) Cataract, Refractive error, Corneal opacity, Glaucoma
(D) Glaucoma, Refractive error, Corneal opacity, Cataract
Ans: B
65. Arrange the following milk/milk products (per 100 ml/100 g) in terms of fat content (ascending order) :
(A) Milk (human), Milk (buffalo), Curd (cow’s milk), Cheese
(B) Cheese, Milk (human), Curd (cow’s milk), Milk (buffalo)
(C) Milk (human), Curd (cow’s milk), Milk (buffalo), Cheese
(D) Curd (cow’s milk), Milk (human), Cheese, Milk (buffalo)
Ans: C
66. Arrange the following health events in chronological order as per their occurrence :
(A) Launching of NACP I by Govt. of India, Return of plague in India, Emergence of SARS in India, Declaration of India as guinea worm free (B) Return of plague in India, Declaration of India as guinea worm free, Emergence of SARS in India, Launching of NACP I by Govt. of India. (C) Launching of NACP I by Govt. of India, Return of plague in India, Declaration of India as guinea worm free, Emergence of SARS in India. (D) Emergence of SARS in India, Return of plague in India, Declaration of India as guinea worm free, Launching of NACP I by Govt. of India
Ans: C
67. Arrange the following malaria endemicity terminologies, based on ascending order (lowest to highest) of spleen rates :
(A) Holoendemic, Hyperendemic, Mesoendemic, Hypoendemic
(B) Hypoendemic, Mesoendemic, Hyperendemic, Holoendemic
(C) Hypoendemic, Holoendemic, Mesoendemic, Hyperendemic
(D) Mesoendemic, Holoendemic, Hypoendemic, Hyperendemic
Ans: B
68. Choose the correct sequence of procedures in Descriptive Studies in Epidemiology :
(A) (i) Defining the population to be studied.
(ii) Describing the disease by time, place and person.
(iii) Defining the disease under study
(iv) measurement of disease
(B) (i) Defining the population to be studied.
(ii) Defining the disease under study.
(iii) Describing the disease by time, place and person.
(iv) Measurement of disease.
(C) (i) Measurement of Disease.
(ii) Describing the disease by time, place and person.
(iii) Defining the disease under study.
(iv) Defining the population to be studied.
(D) (i) Defining the population to be studied.
(ii) Defining the disease under study.
(iii) Measurement of Disease.
(iv) Describing the disease by time, place and person.
Ans: B
69. Arrange the symptomatology of SARS in descending order of frequency :
(A) Fever > 38 °C, sore throat, rigor, headache
(B) Fever > 38 °C, headache, rigor, sore throat
(C) Fever > 38 °C, sore throat, headache, rigor
(D) Fever > 38 °C, rigor, headache, sore throat
Ans: B
70. Identify the correct sequence for the levels of prevention :
(A) (i) Primary prevention (ii) Primordial prevention (iii) Secondary prevention (iv) Tertiary prevention
(B) (i) Primordial prevention (ii) Secondary prevention (iii) Primary prevention (iv) Tertiary prevention
(C) (i) Primordial prevention (ii) Primary prevention (iii) Secondary prevention (iv) Tertiary prevention
(D) (i) Primary prevention (ii) Secondary prevention (iii) Tertiary prevention (iv) Primordial Prevention
Ans: C
71. Which of the following nutritional programme comes under the purview of M.O.H.F.W ?
(A) Prophylaxis against nutritional anaemia. (B) Mid-day Meal Programme
(C) ICDS Programme (D) Special Nutrition Programme
Ans: A
72. The Central Council of Health was constituted with Union Health Minister as Chairman and the Health Ministers of the States as members in the year
(A) 1950 (B) 1952 (C) 1954 (D) 1957
Ans: B
73. Which of the following is not an element of Primary Health Care ?
(A) Immunization (B) Appropriate treatment of common diseases (C) Appropriate technology (D) Provision of essential drugs
Ans: C
74. ‘The Conditions of the Working Class in England’ was written by
(A) A Gidders (B) K. Marx (C) F. Engels (D) Adam Smith
Ans: C
75. Approach to bio-medical model is
(A) Collectivism (B) Positivism (C) Participatory (D) None of the above
Ans: B
76. Reporting of female-morbidity will be enhanced by
(A) Careful gender-sensitive probing of the respondent (B) Engaging male-nurses to respond
(C) Engaging other female nurses to respond (D) Engaging mother-in-laws to respond
Ans: A
77. ‘The Role of Medicine’ was written by
(A) Patricia Oberoi (B) Thomas McKeowa (C) Shiela Zirbrigg (D) D. Banerjee
Ans: B
78. Work on social constructionism using ‘power’ and ‘knowledge’ was done by
(A) M. Foucault (B) I. Ellich (C) B. Turner (D) T. Parsons
Ans: A
79. Match the following:
List – I (Group) List – II (Daily Intake of Vitamin A Recommended by ICMR) (2010)
a. Children (1 – 6 yrs) i. 600 Retinol (mcg)
b. Adolescents ii. 400 Retinol (mcg)
c. Pregnant women iii. 950 Retinol (mcg)
d. Lactating mother iv. 800 Retinol (mcg)
Codes : a b c d
(A) i iii ii iv
(B) ii i iv iii
(C) iii iv ii i
(D) ii iii i iv
Ans: B
80. Match the following:
List – I (Type of infection) List – II (Disease)
a. Respiratory infection i. Viral hepatitis
b. Intestinal infection ii. Lymphatic filariasis
c. Surface infection iii. SARS
d. Arthropod-borne infection iv. Trachoma
Codes : a b c d
(A) i iv iii ii
(B) iii i iv ii
(C) ii i iii iv
(D) iv iii ii I
Ans: B
81. List – I (Health Facility) List – II (Population Served)
a. Primary Health Centre i. 400 – 800
b. Anganwadi Centre ii. 150 – 300
c. Mini Anganwadi Centre iii. 1,00,000
d. Community Health Centre iv. 30,000
Codes : a b c d
(A) i ii iv iii (B) iv i ii iii (C) ii iii i iv (D) i iv iii ii
Ans: B
82. List – I (National Health Program)
List – II (Worker)
a. Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme i. ICTC counsellor
b. ICDS ii. STLS
c. NRHM iii. Anganwari worker
d. National AIDS control programme iv. ASHA
Codes : a b c d
(A) i iii ii iv (B) iii ii iv i
(C) ii iii iv i (D) iv iv i ii
Ans: C
83. List – I (Level of Anaemia among women aged 15 – 49 yrs; data source : NFHS3) List – II (State)
a. 43.4 % i. Delhi
b. 53.3 % ii. Karnataka
c. 50.3 % iii. Himachal Pradesh
d. 40.9 % iv. Tamil Nadu
Codes : a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) ii iv iii i
(C) i iv ii iii
(D) iii ii i iv
Ans: C
84. Vaccine and adverse event : List – I (Vaccine) List – II (Adverse Event)
a. OPV i. Lymphadenitis
b. MMR ii. Brachial neuritis
c. BCG iii. Acute flaccid paralysis
d. Tetanus iv. Arthralgia
Codes : a b c d
(A) ii iii iv i (B) iv i ii iii
(C) iii iv i ii (D) i iv iii ii
Ans: C
85. List – I List – II (IUD device) (Approved duration of use)
a. Cu-T-380A i. 5 years
b. Cu-T-200 ii. 1 year
c. Nova T iii. 10 years
d. Progesterone-releasing IUD iv. 4 years
Codes : a b c d
(A) i iii iv ii
(B) ii iv i iii
(C) iii iv i ii
(D) iv ii iii I
Ans: C
86. List – I (State)
List – II (Level of wasting among children aged < 3 years; data source : NFHS 3)
a. Bihar i. 18
b. Chhattisgarh ii. 28
c. Jharkhand iii. 31
d. Madhya Pradesh iv. 33
Codes : a b c d
(A) ii iii iv i
(B) ii i iii iv
(C) i iii iv ii
(D) i iv iii ii
Ans: B
87. The period when the dependency ratio in a population declines because of decline in fertility, until it starts to rise again because of increasing longevity is referred to as
(A) Demographic Burden (B) Demographic Transition
(C) Demographic Bonus (D) Demographic Divide
Ans: C
88. All of the following except one can be used as poor coital contraception :
(A) Once a month pill (B) Mifepristone
(C) Levonoregestrol (D) Combined pill
Ans: A
89. The depth of pit in Sulabh Shauchalya is
(A) 2 ft. (B) 3 ft.
(C) 8 ft. (D) 10 ft.
Ans: B
90. The drug which is to be used by health workers in the management of Acute Respiratory Injection is
(A) Chloramphenicol (B) Gentamycin
(C) Oofloxacin (D) Cotrimoxazole
Ans: D
91. Basic requirement of drinking water is estimated as
(A) 1 litre per head per day (B) 2 litres per head per day
(C) 3 litres per head per day (D) 6 litres per head per day
Ans: B
92. In a standard distribution curve
(A) Mean = 2 Median (B) Mean = Median
(C) Mean = Variance (D) Mean = Standard Deviation
Ans: B
93. The Birth & Death Registration Act was passed in
(A) 1872 (B) 1873 (C) 1975 (D) 1985
Ans: B
94. Population covered by sub centre in a hilly area is
(A) 1000 (B) 3000 (C) 3500 (D) 5000
Ans: B
95. As a short, term measure : Bhore committee recommended setting up of health centres for a population of
(A) 20,000 (B) 40,000 (C) 75,000 (D) 80,000
Ans: B
96. Aspiration of uterine contents within 6-14 days of a missed period is called
(A) Abortion (B) Cervical Mucus Removal procedure
(C) Menstrual Regulation (D) Menstrual Induction
Ans: C
97. In order to say there is no overcrowding the floor space available for 2 persons should be
(A) 70-90 sq. ft. (B) 90-100 sq. ft. (C) 100-110 sq. ft. (D) more than 110 sq. ft.
Ans: D
98. The waste level in water of which of the following is measured by Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD)
(A) Organic matter (B) Inorganic matter (C) Total solids (D) Suspended solids
Ans: A
99. Billings method also refers to
(A) Basal Body Temperature Method (B) Symptothermic Method
(C) Cervical Mucus Method (D) Lactational Amenorrhoea Method
Ans: C
100. Which of the following is correct criteria for determining the xerophthalmia problem ?
(A) Night blindness more than 0.5% (B) Bitot spots more than 1%
(C) Corneal ulcer more man 0.05% (D) Serum retinol less than 10 mcg/dl in more than 0.01%
Ans: C
I. Certain chronic diseases are more frequent among the older people than in the younger people.
II. Ageing is an unnatural process.
III. HelpAge India is the largest voluntary organization working for the aged.
IV. Geriatric gynaecology is a new branch of specialization to look after the aged women.
(A) I, II and III are correct. (B) II, III and IV are correct.
(C) III, IV and I are correct. (D) II, IV and I are correct.
Ans: C
52. The following three are the milestones of the National AIDS Control Programme :
I. In 1986, the first case of HIV was detected in India.
II. In 1989 the NACP was first set-up.
III. In 1992 NACO (National AIDS Control Organisation) was set up.
IV. In 2004, Anti-retroviral treatment was initiated under the NACO.
(A) I, II and III are correct. (B) II, III and IV are correct. (C) I, III and IV are correct. (D) I, II and IV are correct.
Ans: C
53. Assertion (A) : Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) can occur if measles vaccines are contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus.
Reason (R) : TSS T-1 causes TSS
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: A
54. Assertion (A) : Roll Back Malaria (RBM) sets targets of > 80% coverage for four key interventions.
Reason (R) : Global Fund for AIDS, TB and Malaria (GFATM) was established in 2002.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: B
55. Assertion (A) : Global Action Plan for Pneumonia (GAPP) was proposed by WHO in 2006.
Reason (R) : GAPP addresses multi-dimensional strategies for control of pneumonia.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: A
56. Assertion (A) : IMNCI guidelines address needs of children aged less than 3 years.
Reason (R) : IMNCI uses a syndromic approach.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: D
57. Assertion (A) : Risk of chronic complications are higher in type 2 Diabetes Mellitus than Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus.
Reason (R) : ‘Honeymoon phase’ is a feature seen is Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: B
58. Assertion (A) : Birth dose of Hepatitis B vaccine can be given to new born within 24 hours.
Reason (R) : The birth dose of Hepatitis B vaccine is effective in preventing perinatal transmission of hepatitis B if given within the first 24 hours.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: A
59. Assertion (A) : Hepatitis B vaccine should be stored at 2 – 8 °C and freezing must be avoided.
Reason (R) : Freezing process dissociates antigen from the alum adjuvant.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: A
60. Assertion (A) : Yaws is transmitted by sexual route.
Reason (R) : Yaws is an endemic disease.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: D
61. Assertion (A) : Copper T (IUD) insertion can be taken up during the 1st week after the delivery.
Reason (R) : Special care is required with insertion because of the greater risk of perforation during this time.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: B
62. Arrange the following States in order of institutional deliveries (lowest to highest) as reported in DLHS-III :
(A) Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Kerala (B) Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jharkhand
(C) Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Kerala (D) Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala
Ans: D
63. What is the correct sequence of data analysis of qualitative data ?
(A) Domain identification, Free-listing, Familiarisation, Emergence of Model
(B) Free-listing, Emergence of model, Domain identification, Familiarisation
(C) Familiarisation, Free-listing, Domain-identification, Emergence of Model
(D) Emergence of model, Familiarisation, Domain-identification, Free-listing
Ans: C
64. As per 2006-07 National Survey on Blindness in India, arrange the causes of blindness from low to high percentage :
(A) Refractive error, Glaucoma, Corneal opacity, Cataract
(B) Corneal opacity, Glaucoma, Refractive error, Cataract
(C) Cataract, Refractive error, Corneal opacity, Glaucoma
(D) Glaucoma, Refractive error, Corneal opacity, Cataract
Ans: B
65. Arrange the following milk/milk products (per 100 ml/100 g) in terms of fat content (ascending order) :
(A) Milk (human), Milk (buffalo), Curd (cow’s milk), Cheese
(B) Cheese, Milk (human), Curd (cow’s milk), Milk (buffalo)
(C) Milk (human), Curd (cow’s milk), Milk (buffalo), Cheese
(D) Curd (cow’s milk), Milk (human), Cheese, Milk (buffalo)
Ans: C
66. Arrange the following health events in chronological order as per their occurrence :
(A) Launching of NACP I by Govt. of India, Return of plague in India, Emergence of SARS in India, Declaration of India as guinea worm free (B) Return of plague in India, Declaration of India as guinea worm free, Emergence of SARS in India, Launching of NACP I by Govt. of India. (C) Launching of NACP I by Govt. of India, Return of plague in India, Declaration of India as guinea worm free, Emergence of SARS in India. (D) Emergence of SARS in India, Return of plague in India, Declaration of India as guinea worm free, Launching of NACP I by Govt. of India
Ans: C
67. Arrange the following malaria endemicity terminologies, based on ascending order (lowest to highest) of spleen rates :
(A) Holoendemic, Hyperendemic, Mesoendemic, Hypoendemic
(B) Hypoendemic, Mesoendemic, Hyperendemic, Holoendemic
(C) Hypoendemic, Holoendemic, Mesoendemic, Hyperendemic
(D) Mesoendemic, Holoendemic, Hypoendemic, Hyperendemic
Ans: B
68. Choose the correct sequence of procedures in Descriptive Studies in Epidemiology :
(A) (i) Defining the population to be studied.
(ii) Describing the disease by time, place and person.
(iii) Defining the disease under study
(iv) measurement of disease
(B) (i) Defining the population to be studied.
(ii) Defining the disease under study.
(iii) Describing the disease by time, place and person.
(iv) Measurement of disease.
(C) (i) Measurement of Disease.
(ii) Describing the disease by time, place and person.
(iii) Defining the disease under study.
(iv) Defining the population to be studied.
(D) (i) Defining the population to be studied.
(ii) Defining the disease under study.
(iii) Measurement of Disease.
(iv) Describing the disease by time, place and person.
Ans: B
69. Arrange the symptomatology of SARS in descending order of frequency :
(A) Fever > 38 °C, sore throat, rigor, headache
(B) Fever > 38 °C, headache, rigor, sore throat
(C) Fever > 38 °C, sore throat, headache, rigor
(D) Fever > 38 °C, rigor, headache, sore throat
Ans: B
70. Identify the correct sequence for the levels of prevention :
(A) (i) Primary prevention (ii) Primordial prevention (iii) Secondary prevention (iv) Tertiary prevention
(B) (i) Primordial prevention (ii) Secondary prevention (iii) Primary prevention (iv) Tertiary prevention
(C) (i) Primordial prevention (ii) Primary prevention (iii) Secondary prevention (iv) Tertiary prevention
(D) (i) Primary prevention (ii) Secondary prevention (iii) Tertiary prevention (iv) Primordial Prevention
Ans: C
71. Which of the following nutritional programme comes under the purview of M.O.H.F.W ?
(A) Prophylaxis against nutritional anaemia. (B) Mid-day Meal Programme
(C) ICDS Programme (D) Special Nutrition Programme
Ans: A
72. The Central Council of Health was constituted with Union Health Minister as Chairman and the Health Ministers of the States as members in the year
(A) 1950 (B) 1952 (C) 1954 (D) 1957
Ans: B
73. Which of the following is not an element of Primary Health Care ?
(A) Immunization (B) Appropriate treatment of common diseases (C) Appropriate technology (D) Provision of essential drugs
Ans: C
74. ‘The Conditions of the Working Class in England’ was written by
(A) A Gidders (B) K. Marx (C) F. Engels (D) Adam Smith
Ans: C
75. Approach to bio-medical model is
(A) Collectivism (B) Positivism (C) Participatory (D) None of the above
Ans: B
76. Reporting of female-morbidity will be enhanced by
(A) Careful gender-sensitive probing of the respondent (B) Engaging male-nurses to respond
(C) Engaging other female nurses to respond (D) Engaging mother-in-laws to respond
Ans: A
77. ‘The Role of Medicine’ was written by
(A) Patricia Oberoi (B) Thomas McKeowa (C) Shiela Zirbrigg (D) D. Banerjee
Ans: B
78. Work on social constructionism using ‘power’ and ‘knowledge’ was done by
(A) M. Foucault (B) I. Ellich (C) B. Turner (D) T. Parsons
Ans: A
79. Match the following:
List – I (Group) List – II (Daily Intake of Vitamin A Recommended by ICMR) (2010)
a. Children (1 – 6 yrs) i. 600 Retinol (mcg)
b. Adolescents ii. 400 Retinol (mcg)
c. Pregnant women iii. 950 Retinol (mcg)
d. Lactating mother iv. 800 Retinol (mcg)
Codes : a b c d
(A) i iii ii iv
(B) ii i iv iii
(C) iii iv ii i
(D) ii iii i iv
Ans: B
80. Match the following:
List – I (Type of infection) List – II (Disease)
a. Respiratory infection i. Viral hepatitis
b. Intestinal infection ii. Lymphatic filariasis
c. Surface infection iii. SARS
d. Arthropod-borne infection iv. Trachoma
Codes : a b c d
(A) i iv iii ii
(B) iii i iv ii
(C) ii i iii iv
(D) iv iii ii I
Ans: B
81. List – I (Health Facility) List – II (Population Served)
a. Primary Health Centre i. 400 – 800
b. Anganwadi Centre ii. 150 – 300
c. Mini Anganwadi Centre iii. 1,00,000
d. Community Health Centre iv. 30,000
Codes : a b c d
(A) i ii iv iii (B) iv i ii iii (C) ii iii i iv (D) i iv iii ii
Ans: B
82. List – I (National Health Program)
List – II (Worker)
a. Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme i. ICTC counsellor
b. ICDS ii. STLS
c. NRHM iii. Anganwari worker
d. National AIDS control programme iv. ASHA
Codes : a b c d
(A) i iii ii iv (B) iii ii iv i
(C) ii iii iv i (D) iv iv i ii
Ans: C
83. List – I (Level of Anaemia among women aged 15 – 49 yrs; data source : NFHS3) List – II (State)
a. 43.4 % i. Delhi
b. 53.3 % ii. Karnataka
c. 50.3 % iii. Himachal Pradesh
d. 40.9 % iv. Tamil Nadu
Codes : a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) ii iv iii i
(C) i iv ii iii
(D) iii ii i iv
Ans: C
84. Vaccine and adverse event : List – I (Vaccine) List – II (Adverse Event)
a. OPV i. Lymphadenitis
b. MMR ii. Brachial neuritis
c. BCG iii. Acute flaccid paralysis
d. Tetanus iv. Arthralgia
Codes : a b c d
(A) ii iii iv i (B) iv i ii iii
(C) iii iv i ii (D) i iv iii ii
Ans: C
85. List – I List – II (IUD device) (Approved duration of use)
a. Cu-T-380A i. 5 years
b. Cu-T-200 ii. 1 year
c. Nova T iii. 10 years
d. Progesterone-releasing IUD iv. 4 years
Codes : a b c d
(A) i iii iv ii
(B) ii iv i iii
(C) iii iv i ii
(D) iv ii iii I
Ans: C
86. List – I (State)
List – II (Level of wasting among children aged < 3 years; data source : NFHS 3)
a. Bihar i. 18
b. Chhattisgarh ii. 28
c. Jharkhand iii. 31
d. Madhya Pradesh iv. 33
Codes : a b c d
(A) ii iii iv i
(B) ii i iii iv
(C) i iii iv ii
(D) i iv iii ii
Ans: B
87. The period when the dependency ratio in a population declines because of decline in fertility, until it starts to rise again because of increasing longevity is referred to as
(A) Demographic Burden (B) Demographic Transition
(C) Demographic Bonus (D) Demographic Divide
Ans: C
88. All of the following except one can be used as poor coital contraception :
(A) Once a month pill (B) Mifepristone
(C) Levonoregestrol (D) Combined pill
Ans: A
89. The depth of pit in Sulabh Shauchalya is
(A) 2 ft. (B) 3 ft.
(C) 8 ft. (D) 10 ft.
Ans: B
90. The drug which is to be used by health workers in the management of Acute Respiratory Injection is
(A) Chloramphenicol (B) Gentamycin
(C) Oofloxacin (D) Cotrimoxazole
Ans: D
91. Basic requirement of drinking water is estimated as
(A) 1 litre per head per day (B) 2 litres per head per day
(C) 3 litres per head per day (D) 6 litres per head per day
Ans: B
92. In a standard distribution curve
(A) Mean = 2 Median (B) Mean = Median
(C) Mean = Variance (D) Mean = Standard Deviation
Ans: B
93. The Birth & Death Registration Act was passed in
(A) 1872 (B) 1873 (C) 1975 (D) 1985
Ans: B
94. Population covered by sub centre in a hilly area is
(A) 1000 (B) 3000 (C) 3500 (D) 5000
Ans: B
95. As a short, term measure : Bhore committee recommended setting up of health centres for a population of
(A) 20,000 (B) 40,000 (C) 75,000 (D) 80,000
Ans: B
96. Aspiration of uterine contents within 6-14 days of a missed period is called
(A) Abortion (B) Cervical Mucus Removal procedure
(C) Menstrual Regulation (D) Menstrual Induction
Ans: C
97. In order to say there is no overcrowding the floor space available for 2 persons should be
(A) 70-90 sq. ft. (B) 90-100 sq. ft. (C) 100-110 sq. ft. (D) more than 110 sq. ft.
Ans: D
98. The waste level in water of which of the following is measured by Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD)
(A) Organic matter (B) Inorganic matter (C) Total solids (D) Suspended solids
Ans: A
99. Billings method also refers to
(A) Basal Body Temperature Method (B) Symptothermic Method
(C) Cervical Mucus Method (D) Lactational Amenorrhoea Method
Ans: C
100. Which of the following is correct criteria for determining the xerophthalmia problem ?
(A) Night blindness more than 0.5% (B) Bitot spots more than 1%
(C) Corneal ulcer more man 0.05% (D) Serum retinol less than 10 mcg/dl in more than 0.01%
Ans: C
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