General Science

Which statement correctly identifies antimicrobial resistance?

A ability of microorganisms to survive drugs that once worked
B diseases involving uncontrolled abnormal cell growth
C restriction/separation of exposed people who may become ill
D existing cases in a population at a specified time/period

In general science, infectious disease refers to:

A cleaning hands to reduce transmission of infectious agents
B malnutrition involving inadequate protein and/or energy
C oral rehydration solution containing glucose and electrolytes
D disease caused by pathogenic organisms or agents

In general science, isolation refers to:

A disease regularly maintained in a population/area
B separation of infected people from those not infected
C new cases occurring in a population during a specified period
D brain injury from interrupted blood flow or bleeding

Which statement correctly identifies primary prevention?

A major Indian framework supporting public health systems
B separation of waste into categories at source
C vaccine used primarily against tuberculosis
D measures taken before disease to reduce incidence

What is the best description of food hygiene?

A whooping cough caused by Bordetella pertussis
B viral disease that can cause paralysis
C process enabling people to improve health knowledge and behaviour
D practices preventing food contamination and illness

Which statement correctly identifies vector?

A living organism transmitting an infectious agent between hosts
B existing cases in a population at a specified time/period
C oral rehydration solution containing glucose and electrolytes
D diseases involving uncontrolled abnormal cell growth

Which of the following is most closely associated with antimicrobial resistance?

A separation of waste into categories at source
B ability of microorganisms to survive drugs that once worked
C major Indian framework supporting public health systems
D vaccine used primarily against tuberculosis

Which of the following is most closely associated with isolation?

A proportion of diagnosed cases who die from a disease in a specified context
B Indian initiative using mass oral polio vaccination for eradication
C separation of infected people from those not infected
D toxin-mediated bacterial disease caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae

In general science, virus refers to:

A early detection and prompt treatment
B deficiency associated with rickets/osteomalacia
C chronic disorder characterised by high blood glucose
D acellular infectious agent requiring host cells for replication

Which of the following is most closely associated with polio?

A viral disease that can cause paralysis
B public health measures reducing tobacco use and harm
C measures reducing disease-vector populations/contact
D publicly financed health assurance scheme for eligible families

Which statement correctly identifies waste segregation?

A viral disease mainly transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes
B preparation stimulating protective immune responses
C separation of waste into categories at source
D viral liver infection commonly transmitted through contaminated food/water

Which of the following is most closely associated with One Health?

A single-celled eukaryote, some species causing disease
B promotion and protection of health related to workplace hazards
C disease caused mainly by Mycobacterium tuberculosis
D approach linking human, animal and environmental health

Which statement correctly identifies protein-energy malnutrition?

A eukaryotic organism including yeasts and moulds
B fine particulate matter with diameter ≤2.5 micrometres
C Indian programme targeting tuberculosis elimination
D malnutrition involving inadequate protein and/or energy

In general science, food hygiene refers to:

A Indian initiative to increase immunisation coverage
B single-celled eukaryote, some species causing disease
C promotion and protection of health related to workplace hazards
D practices preventing food contamination and illness

Which statement correctly identifies health education?

A safe management of excreta, wastewater and environmental hygiene
B process enabling people to improve health knowledge and behaviour
C deficiency associated with impaired vision and infection risk
D passage of unusually loose/watery stools

Which of the following is most closely associated with filariasis?

A fine particulate matter with diameter ≤2.5 micrometres
B Indian programme targeting tuberculosis elimination
C eukaryotic organism including yeasts and moulds
D parasitic disease caused by filarial worms and transmitted by mosquitoes

Which statement correctly identifies zoonotic disease?

A public health measures reducing tobacco use and harm
B waste generated by healthcare activities requiring special management
C disease naturally transmissible between vertebrate animals and humans
D major Indian health initiative including health/wellness centres and PM-JAY

Which of the following is most closely associated with hand hygiene?

A essential accessible health care with community participation
B Indian initiative to increase immunisation coverage
C cleaning hands to reduce transmission of infectious agents
D viral infection often affecting salivary glands

Which of the following is most closely associated with PM2.5?

A deficiency causing scurvy
B preparation stimulating protective immune responses
C fine particulate matter with diameter ≤2.5 micrometres
D water without pathogens/contaminants at unsafe levels

Which statement correctly identifies pneumonia?

A access to needed health services without financial hardship
B mosquito-borne viral disease
C infection/inflammation of lung tissue
D approach linking human, animal and environmental health

What is the best description of waste segregation?

A disease caused mainly by Mycobacterium tuberculosis
B single-celled eukaryote, some species causing disease
C separation of waste into categories at source
D promotion and protection of health related to workplace hazards

What is the best description of communicable disease?

A disease transmissible directly or indirectly between people or via vectors/agents
B viral disease mainly transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes
C enteric fever caused by Salmonella Typhi
D disease caused by pathogenic organisms or agents

Which of the following is most closely associated with secondary prevention?

A early detection and prompt treatment
B infection/inflammation of lung tissue
C state of well-being affecting thoughts, emotions and functioning
D living organism transmitting an infectious agent between hosts

In general science, foodborne disease refers to:

A disease transmissible directly or indirectly between people or via vectors/agents
B major Indian framework supporting public health systems
C illness caused by contaminated food
D disease naturally transmissible between vertebrate animals and humans

What is the best description of screening?

A testing apparently healthy people to detect disease/risk early
B new cases occurring in a population during a specified period
C highly contagious vaccine-preventable viral disease
D disease regularly maintained in a population/area