General Science

Which of the following is most closely associated with zoonotic disease?

A acellular infectious agent requiring host cells for replication
B disease naturally transmissible between vertebrate animals and humans
C viral liver infection transmitted through blood/body fluids and perinatally
D mosquito-borne viral disease affecting the nervous system

In general science, diarrhoea refers to:

A diseases involving uncontrolled abnormal cell growth
B passage of unusually loose/watery stools
C existing cases in a population at a specified time/period
D excessive loss of body water/electrolytes

In general science, waterborne disease refers to:

A measures reducing disease-vector populations/contact
B disease transmitted through contaminated water
C publicly financed health assurance scheme for eligible families
D public health measures reducing tobacco use and harm

What is the best description of morbidity?

A illness or measures of illness in populations
B single-celled eukaryote, some species causing disease
C promotion and protection of health related to workplace hazards
D Indian initiative to increase immunisation coverage

What is the best description of National TB Elimination Programme?

A measures reducing complications/disability after disease
B Indian programme targeting tuberculosis elimination
C epidemic spreading across countries/continents
D Indian initiative using mass oral polio vaccination for eradication

In general science, pertussis refers to:

A single-celled eukaryote, some species causing disease
B disease caused mainly by Mycobacterium tuberculosis
C whooping cough caused by Bordetella pertussis
D advanced HIV disease with severe immune suppression

Which of the following is most closely associated with ORS?

A oral rehydration solution containing glucose and electrolytes
B brain injury from interrupted blood flow or bleeding
C new cases occurring in a population during a specified period
D disease regularly maintained in a population/area

Which statement correctly identifies chikungunya?

A vaccine used primarily against tuberculosis
B illness or measures of illness in populations
C separation of infected people from those not infected
D viral disease mainly transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes

What is the best description of Pulse Polio?

A Indian initiative using mass oral polio vaccination for eradication
B brain injury from interrupted blood flow or bleeding
C new cases occurring in a population during a specified period
D excessive loss of body water/electrolytes

Which of the following is most closely associated with influenza?

A excessive loss of body water/electrolytes
B brain injury from interrupted blood flow or bleeding
C new cases occurring in a population during a specified period
D viral respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses

In general science, tertiary prevention refers to:

A disease naturally transmissible between vertebrate animals and humans
B measures reducing complications/disability after disease
C disease transmissible directly or indirectly between people or via vectors/agents
D Plasmodium infection transmitted by infected female Anopheles mosquitoes

In general science, occupational health refers to:

A disease transmitted through contaminated water
B process of becoming protected against a disease
C promotion and protection of health related to workplace hazards
D viral liver infection transmitted through blood/body fluids and perinatally

Which statement correctly identifies fungus?

A eukaryotic organism including yeasts and moulds
B illness caused by contaminated food
C common nutritional cause of anaemia
D group of disorders affecting heart and blood vessels

Which of the following is most closely associated with AQI?

A indirect protection when enough of a population is immune to reduce transmission
B indicator communicating air-pollution levels and health concern
C illness caused by contaminated food
D human immunodeficiency virus

What is the best description of AQI?

A Indian initiative to increase immunisation coverage
B essential accessible health care with community participation
C state of well-being affecting thoughts, emotions and functioning
D indicator communicating air-pollution levels and health concern

In general science, communicable disease refers to:

A water without pathogens/contaminants at unsafe levels
B preparation stimulating protective immune responses
C disease transmissible directly or indirectly between people or via vectors/agents
D deficiency causing scurvy

Which of the following is most closely associated with vector control?

A new cases occurring in a population during a specified period
B excessive loss of body water/electrolytes
C brain injury from interrupted blood flow or bleeding
D measures reducing disease-vector populations/contact

In general science, case fatality ratio refers to:

A proportion of diagnosed cases who die from a disease in a specified context
B water without pathogens/contaminants at unsafe levels
C deficiency causing scurvy
D preparation stimulating protective immune responses

Which of the following is most closely associated with universal health coverage?

A whooping cough caused by Bordetella pertussis
B access to needed health services without financial hardship
C viral disease that can cause paralysis
D disease occurrence above expected levels in a population/area

What is the best description of prevalence?

A disease naturally transmissible between vertebrate animals and humans
B major Indian framework supporting public health systems
C disease transmissible directly or indirectly between people or via vectors/agents
D existing cases in a population at a specified time/period

Which statement correctly identifies AQI?

A acellular infectious agent requiring host cells for replication
B mosquito-borne viral disease affecting the nervous system
C public health measures reducing tobacco use and harm
D indicator communicating air-pollution levels and health concern

Which of the following is most closely associated with quarantine?

A restriction/separation of exposed people who may become ill
B disease occurrence above expected levels in a population/area
C study of distribution and determinants of health states in populations
D highly contagious vaccine-preventable viral disease

Which statement correctly identifies ORS?

A oral rehydration solution containing glucose and electrolytes
B illness caused by contaminated food
C common nutritional cause of anaemia
D indirect protection when enough of a population is immune to reduce transmission

Which of the following is most closely associated with public health surveillance?

A viral infection that can harm a fetus during pregnancy
B ongoing collection and analysis of health data
C mosquito-borne viral disease
D access to needed health services without financial hardship

Which statement correctly identifies diabetes?

A brain injury from interrupted blood flow or bleeding
B chronic disorder characterised by high blood glucose
C new cases occurring in a population during a specified period
D deficiency impairing thyroid hormone production and causing iodine disorders