UGC NTA NET/JRF Exam, Social Medicine & Community Health, January-2025

Total Questions: 95

21. As per International Health Regulations, the validity of Yellow Fever vaccination starts from how many days after the date of vaccination?

Correct Answer: 3. 10 days
Solution:

As per the International Health Regulations (IHR), the Yellow Fever vaccination becomes valid 10 days after the date of vaccination.

This means international travelers are considered protected and eligible for travel to countries requiring proof of vaccination starting from the 10th day post-vaccination. The certificate of vaccination then remains valid for life, as per the 2016 WHO amendment.

22. The international headquarters of the World Health Organization (W.H.O) is situated in which of the following cities?

Correct Answer: 3. Geneva, Switzerland
Solution:

The World Health Organization (WHO), established in 1948, has its international headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.

Geneva serves as a hub for numerous international organizations and agencies, making it a key center for global health governance, coordination, and research.

23. Which of the following is NOT a component of RCH-II?

Correct Answer: 1. Population reduction
Solution:

The Reproductive and Child Health Programme Phase II (RCH-II) was launched in 2005 to improve maternal and child health outcomes. Its major components include maternal health, child health, adolescent health, and addressing the needs of vulnerable groups.

However, population reduction is not a direct component; instead, the program emphasizes reproductive choice, quality services, and gender equity, not coercive population control.

24. Medical Sociology is a specialization within the field of sociology. Its main interest is in the study of:

Correct Answer: 1. Health, health behaviour and medical institutions.
Solution:

Medical Sociology is a branch of sociology that focuses on understanding health, illness, health behavior, and medical institutions from a social perspective.

It studies how social factors-such as class, culture, and community-affect health outcomes, and how healthcare systems function within society.

25. As per the ICMR-NIN Dietary Guidelines for Indians (2024), recommendation for a balanced diet for a vegetarian for 2000 kilo calories per day, which one of the following food groups is recommended to be consumed as 250 grams of raw weight, in a day?

Correct Answer: 1. Cereals
Solution:

As per the ICMR-NIN Dietary Guidelines for Indians (2024), the recommended intake for a balanced vegetarian diet providing 2000 kcal/ day specifies that cereals (such as rice, wheat, or millets) should be consumed in a quantity of 250 grams (raw weight) daily.

Cereals are the main source of energy and provide carbohydrates, proteins, B-complex vitamins, and some minerals. The guideline emphasizes using a mix of whole grains and millets for better fiber and micronutrient intake.

26. As per Indian Public Health Standards 2022 a Primary Health Centre functioning 24×7 should essentially have ............ numberof Staff Nurses.

Correct Answer: 2. 7
Solution:

According to the Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS) 2022, a 24×7 Primary Health Centre (PHC) is expected to provide continuous servicе delivery, including emergency and maternity care.

To ensure uninterrupted functioning across all three shifts, such a PHC must have 7 Staff Nurses. This staffing ensures proper rotation, adequate rest periods, and consistent patient care at all times, especially during labor, delivery, and emergency situations.

27. Identify the INCORRECT statement about post elimination period of NLEP.

Correct Answer: 4. Discontinue Disability Prevention and Medical Rehabilitation
Solution:

In the post-elimination phase of the National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP), the primary focus shifts fron reducing prevalence to sustaining elimination and preventing disability among affected individuals.

The program emphasizes continuing quality leprosy services, reducing stigma and discrimination, and strengthening rehabilitation programs.

The statement suggesting discontinuation of Disability Prevention and Medical Rehabilitation is incorrect because these services remain crucial for improving quality of life for persons affected by leprosy.

28. .......... approach in health communication involves personal contact, home visits and personal letters.

Correct Answer: 4. Individual
Solution:

The Individual approach in health communication focuses on one-on-one interaction between the health worker and the person.

Includes personal contact, home visits, and personal letters, allowing tailored communication based on individual needs, beliefs, and conditions.

This method builds trust and is effective for behavior change in areas like family planning, immunization, and chronic disease management.

29. Which of the following test will be used for testing the statistical significance of association between a 2×2 table having current smoking status (expressed as Yes/ No) and hypertension (expressed as Yes/ No)

Correct Answer: 4. Chi-Square test
Solution:

To test the association between two categorical variables-such as smoking status (Yes/No) and hypertension (Yes/No)-a Chi-Square test is used.

This test assesses whether any observed difference between categories is statistically significant or due to chance. It is the most appropriate method for 2×2 contingency involving binary (yes/no) data in epidemiological and public health studies.

30. The procedure known as 'Quarantine' was introduced in Europe in the 14th century to protect against the importation of a particular disease. Ships and travelers suspected of harboring infection were detained for a 40-day period. Which among the following diseases, was this quarantine mainly for?

Correct Answer: 3. Plague
Solution:

The concept of quarantine was first introduced in 14th-century Europe to control the spread of the plague (Black Death).

Ships arriving at ports, particularly in Venice, were required to stay isolated for 40 days (quaranta giorni in Italian) before passengers and crew could disembark.

This preventive measure was aimed at avoiding the introduction of plague infections from other regions and marked the beginning of organized infectious disease control practices.