General Science

In general science, dehydration refers to:

A disease transmitted through contaminated water
B group of disorders affecting heart and blood vessels
C deficiency associated with rickets/osteomalacia
D excessive loss of body water/electrolytes

Which statement correctly identifies public health surveillance?

A study of distribution and determinants of health states in populations
B disease involving narrowing/blockage of coronary arteries
C disease occurrence above expected levels in a population/area
D ongoing collection and analysis of health data

Which of the following is most closely associated with Mission Indradhanush?

A Plasmodium infection transmitted by infected female Anopheles mosquitoes
B disease transmissible directly or indirectly between people or via vectors/agents
C Indian initiative to increase immunisation coverage
D disease naturally transmissible between vertebrate animals and humans

In general science, waste segregation refers to:

A viral disease usually transmitted through infected animal saliva
B separation of waste into categories at source
C diet supplying needed nutrients and energy in suitable proportions
D ability of microorganisms to survive drugs that once worked

In general science, mumps refers to:

A viral infection often affecting salivary glands
B viral liver infection transmitted through blood/body fluids and perinatally
C process of becoming protected against a disease
D mosquito-borne viral disease affecting the nervous system

Which of the following is most closely associated with occupational health?

A promotion and protection of health related to workplace hazards
B cleaning hands to reduce transmission of infectious agents
C malnutrition involving inadequate protein and/or energy
D oral rehydration solution containing glucose and electrolytes

Which statement correctly identifies tobacco control?

A public health measures reducing tobacco use and harm
B promotion and protection of health related to workplace hazards
C Indian programme targeting tuberculosis elimination
D single-celled eukaryote, some species causing disease

In general science, rubella refers to:

A viral infection that can harm a fetus during pregnancy
B urgent wound care plus appropriate vaccination and, where indicated, rabies immunoglobulin
C waste generated by healthcare activities requiring special management
D major Indian health initiative including health/wellness centres and PM-JAY

Which statement correctly identifies prevalence?

A existing cases in a population at a specified time/period
B parasitic disease caused by filarial worms and transmitted by mosquitoes
C fine particulate matter with diameter ≤2.5 micrometres
D eukaryotic organism including yeasts and moulds