UGC NTA NET/JRF Exam, Social Medicine & Community Health, June-2019

61. Which of the following statements are correct about the drug 'cocaine'?

(a) It is a central nervous stimulant.
(b) It causes physical dependence and withdrawal symptom.
(c) It was formerly used as a potent local anaesthetic.
(d) It is a very ancient drug obtained from Cannabis sativa.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A. (a) and (d) are correct
B. (b) and (c) are correct
C. (a) and (c) are correct
D. (b) and (d) are correct

Correct Answer: C. (a) and (c) are correct

62. Basic activities in management include the following:

(a) Need assessment
(b) Planning
(c) Evaluation
(d) Monitoring
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A. (a) and (d) are correct
B. (b) and (c) are correct
C. (a) and (c) are correct
D. (b) and (d) are correct

Correct Answer: D. (b) and (d) are correct

63. Which of the following are 'water washed diseases'?

(a) Typhoid
(b) Trachoma
(c) Scabies
(d) Hepatitis A
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A. (a) and (b) are correct
B. (c) and (d) are correct
C. (b) and (c) are correct
D. (b) and (d) are correct

Correct Answer: C. (b) and (c) are correct

64. Group approach in communication include the following methods in health:

(a) Group discussion
(b) Panel discussion
(c) Folk methods
(d) Personal letters
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A. (a) and (b) are correct
B. (c) and (d) are correct
C. (a) and (c) are correct
D. (b) and (d) are correct

Correct Answer: A. (a) and (b) are correct

65. Elements of a 'plan' include

(a) policies
(b) analysis of health situation
(c) budget
(d) advocacy
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A. (a) and (d) are correct
B. (b) and (c) are correct
C. (a) and (c) are correct
D. (b) and (d) are correct

Correct Answer: C. (a) and (c) are correct

66. Pre-placement examination is an example of which of the following levels of prevention?

(a) Primary prevention
(b) Secondary prevention
(c) Tertiary prevention
(d) Application of ergonomics
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A. (a) and (d) are correct
B. (b) and (c) are correct
C. (a) and (c) are correct
D. (b) and (d) are correct

Correct Answer: A. (a) and (d) are correct

67. The mechanism of action of DMPA (Depot Medroxy Progesterone Acetate) includes

(a) suppression of ovulation
(b) cellular and biochemical changes in endometrium as a direct effect
(c) direct effect on production of cervical mucus
(d) affecting the sperm mobility, capacitation and survival
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A. (a) and (d) are correct
B. (b) and (c) are correct
C. (a) and (c) are correct
D. (b) and (d) are correct

Correct Answer: C. (a) and (c) are correct

68. Chi-square test is used to test the significance of difference

(a) between two proportions
(b) between two means
(c) between more than two proportions
(d) between more than two means
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

A. (a) and (d) are correct
B. (b) and (c) are correct
C. (a) and (c) are correct
D. (b) and (d) are correct

Correct Answer: C. (a) and (c) are correct

69. Integration of AYUSH under NRHM includes

(a) compulsory Ayush Department in medical colleges
(b) supply of essential AYUSH drugs at subcentre
(c) placement of AYUSH practitioners at PHC
(d) integrating AYUSH in emergency medical services
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A. (a) and (d) are correct
B. (b) and (c) are correct
C. (a) and (c) are correct
D. (b) and (d) are correct

Correct Answer: B. (b) and (c) are correct

70. Following indicators are linked to the target of 'injuries and violence' included in sustainable development goals:

(a) Deaths due to road traffic injuries
(b) Mortality attributed to hazardous chemicals
(c) Suicide
(d) Homicide
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below: