ugcnetonline.in NET Social Medicine & Community Health Model Question Paper : University Grants Commission

Name of the Organization : University Grants Commission
Type of the Exam : UGC National Eligibility Test NET
Subject : Social Medicine & Community Health
Year : 2014
Document Type : Model Question Paper

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NET Social Medicine & Community Health Model Question Paper :

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** This paper contains fifty (50) objective type questions of two (2) marks each.
** All questions are compulsory

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1. According to WHO, blindness is defined as a visual acuity of the better eye, less than
(A) 6/60
(B) 5/60
(C) 4/60
(D) 3/60

2. Earliest sensation to be lost in Hansen’s Disease is
(A) Pain
(B) Touch
(C) Vibration
(D) Temperature

3. The criteria for validity of a screening test are
(A) Accuracy
(B) Reproducibility
(C) Sensitivity and specificity
(D) Cost effectiveness

4. According to the WHO, what is the minimum bacteriological standard for drinking water :
(A) All the samples should not contain E. coli organisms.
(B) 3 consecutive samples of water should not contain any coliforms.
(C) 3 coliforms in a 100 ml. water sample.
(D) 1 coliform in a 100 ml water sample

5. Which of the following diseases is transmitted by rat flea ?
(A) Trench Fever
(B) Chagas Disease
(C) Oriental Sere
(D) Endemic Typhus

6. The law stating that “the relative frequency of each gene allele tend to remain constant from generation to generation” is known as
(A) Mendel’s Law
(B) David-Morgan’s Law
(C) Hardy-Weinberg Law
(D) Lamarck’s law

7. The ‘concurrent list’ of the constitution of India lists the following functions, except
(A) Prevention of extension of communicable diseases
(B) Administration of hospital and health services.
(C) Collection and compilation of vital statistics
(D) Labour Welfare

8. Under the ‘Rajiv Gandhi Shramik Kalyan Yojana, in the case of a closure of a factory/establishment entitles a worker to get once during service an unemployment allowance for a period of
(A) 6 months
(B) 9 months
(C) 12 months
(D) 18 months

9. P.E.R.T. is a type of
(A) Input-Output Analysis
(B) Systems Analysis
(C) Network Analysis
(D) Work Sampling

10. CARE is associated with
(A) CRY
(B) Ford foundation
(C) RCH-II
(D) ICDS

11. 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.

12. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.