NEET-PG 2021 - Community Medicine PYQs Practice Questions

Q: There is an outbreak of buboes in a community. What is the vector responsible for transmitting the causative agent?

Xenopsylla [Rat Flea]. ***Xenopsylla [Rat Flea]*** - The presence of **buboes** is characteristic of the **bubonic plague**, caused by *Yersinia pestis*. - *Xenopsylla cheopis*, the **rat flea**, is the primary **vector** responsible for transmitting *Yersinia pestis* from rodents to humans. *Human flea* - While human fleas (*Pulex irritans*) can bite humans, they are not the primary or most efficient vector for transmitting **bubonic plague**. - Their role in widespread outbreaks is generally considered minor compared to the **rat flea**. *Sand fly* - **Sand flies** are vectors for diseases such as **leishmaniasis** and **sandfly fever**. - They are not associated with the transmission of **bubonic plague** or the formation of **buboes**. *Tsetse fly* - The **tsetse fly** is the vector for **African trypanosomiasis** (sleeping sickness). - This disease presents with fevers, headaches, and neurological symptoms, not **buboes**. [Practice more Community Medicine PYQs on OnCourse]

Q: Which of the following is not included in the Global Hunger Index?

Infant Mortality Rate (IMR). ***Infant Mortality Rate (IMR)*** - The **Infant Mortality Rate (IMR)** measures deaths of infants under one year of age and is an indicator of overall community health and access to medical care, but it is **not directly included** in the GHI calculation. - While related to health and well-being, the GHI focuses on direct measures of **food insecurity** and its immediate consequences on children. *Undernourishment* - **Undernourishment**, defined as the proportion of the population that is consuming insufficient caloric energy, is a **direct component** of the GHI. - It reflects the overall **food supply** and access at the population level. *Under 5 mortality rate* - The **Under-5 Mortality Rate** (child mortality) is a key indicator in the GHI, reflecting the fatal consequences of a combination of **inadequate nutrition** and unhealthy environments. - It captures deaths of children before their fifth birthday, which can be heavily influenced by **nutritional status**. *Child undernutrition* - **Child undernutrition** is represented in the GHI by two indicators: **child stunting** (low height for age) and **child wasting** (low weight for height). - These are crucial measures reflecting **chronic** and **acute undernutrition** in children, respectively. [Practice more Community Medicine PYQs on OnCourse]

Q: In a 10-year-old school child under the school health program, which vaccine should be administered?

Td. ***Td (Tetanus-Diphtheria)*** - For a 10-year-old child under the school health program in India, the recommended vaccination is a booster dose of **Td (tetanus-diphtheria)**. - This ensures continued **protection against tetanus and diphtheria**, as immunity from the primary series may wane over time. - **Td is preferred over TT** (tetanus toxoid alone) as it provides protection against both tetanus and diphtheria. - This is administered at **10 years and 16 years** as per the Indian Academy of Pediatrics immunization schedule. *DPT* - **DPT (diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus)** is administered in infancy and early childhood (at 6, 10, and 14 weeks, with boosters at 16-24 months and 4-6 years). - The **pertussis component is not given** in later childhood or adolescence due to increased reactogenicity in older children. *BCG* - **BCG (Bacille Calmette-Guérin)** vaccine protects against tuberculosis and is given **at birth** in endemic areas like India. - It is **not routinely administered** to a 10-year-old unless there are specific risk factors or documented non-vaccination status. *MMR* - **MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)** vaccine is given as **two doses**: first at 9-12 months and second at 16-24 months (or 4-6 years). - A 10-year-old child would have **already completed** their MMR vaccination schedule. [Practice more Community Medicine PYQs on OnCourse]

Q: In an outbreak of encephalitis in a community, according to the Universal Immunization Schedule, what is the route of administration for the vaccine likely used for the infection?

Live & intramuscular. ***Live & intramuscular*** - The most common cause of encephalitis in outbreaks included in the Universal Immunization Schedule is **Japanese Encephalitis (JE)**, for which the **live attenuated SA 14-14-2 vaccine** is administered **intramuscularly**. - As per the **National Immunization Schedule of India (current UIP)**, JE vaccine is given via **IM route** at 9-12 months of age. - **Live attenuated vaccines** stimulate a strong, long-lasting immune response, often with a single dose. *Incorrect: Live & subcutaneous* - While the older **inactivated JE vaccine** (used before 2013) was given subcutaneously, the **current live attenuated SA 14-14-2 vaccine** used in India's UIP is administered **intramuscularly**. - Subcutaneous route was appropriate for the older killed vaccine formulation but not for the current live vaccine. *Incorrect: Killed & intramuscular* - The current JE vaccine in India's UIP is **live attenuated, not killed**. - While killed vaccines are often given intramuscularly (e.g., inactivated polio), the primary vaccine for encephalitis outbreaks is the **live SA 14-14-2 vaccine**. - Killed vaccines typically require **multiple doses** and boosters to achieve adequate immunity. *Incorrect: Killed & subcutaneous* - Although the **older inactivated (killed) JE vaccine** was given subcutaneously before 2013, this has been replaced in the UIP. - The **current standard** is the live attenuated vaccine given intramuscularly, which provides better immunogenicity and requires fewer doses. [Practice more Community Medicine PYQs on OnCourse]

Q: Low air velocity will be measured by

Kata thermometer. ***Kata thermometer*** - A **Kata thermometer** is specifically designed to measure **low air velocities** by assessing the cooling power of the air. - It measures the rate of heat loss from a heated bulb, which is influenced by air movement, providing an indirect measure of low air speed. *Beckmans thermometer* - A **Beckmann thermometer** is used for precise measurement of **small temperature differences** and changes, not air velocity. - It has a large range of mercury in its reservoir and can be adjusted to different starting temperatures, making it unsuitable for air flow. *Globe thermometer* - A **globe thermometer** primarily measures **radiant heat** in an environment. - It consists of a thermometer bulb inside a black sphere, used to assess the mean radiant temperature and effective temperature, not air velocity. *Wet thermometer* - A **wet-bulb thermometer** is part of a psychrometer used to measure **humidity**. - It measures the temperature of evaporation and is used to determine the **dew point** and **relative humidity**, not air velocity. [Practice more Community Medicine PYQs on OnCourse]

Question 1

There is an outbreak of buboes in a community. What is the vector responsible for transmitting the causative agent?

Accepted Answer

Xenopsylla [Rat Flea]

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Human flea

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Sand fly

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Tsetse fly

Question 2

Which of the following is not included in the Global Hunger Index?

Accepted Answer

Infant Mortality Rate (IMR)

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Undernourishment

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Under 5 mortality rate

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Child undernutrition

Question 3

In a 10-year-old school child under the school health program, which vaccine should be administered?

Accepted Answer

Td

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DPT

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BCG

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MMR

Question 4

In an outbreak of encephalitis in a community, according to the Universal Immunization Schedule, what is the route of administration for the vaccine likely used for the infection?

Accepted Answer

Live & intramuscular

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Live & subcutaneous

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Killed & intramuscular

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Killed & subcutaneous

Question 5

Low air velocity will be measured by

Accepted Answer

Kata thermometer

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Beckmann thermometer

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Globe thermometer

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Wet bulb thermometer

Question 6

At which level is the School Health Service typically provided?

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PHC

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Subdistrict

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Subcentre

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District

Question 7

In a post-Diwali air pollution index chart, an AQI value of 470 was recorded. What level of air pollution does this indicate?

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Severe

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Moderate

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Very poor

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Poor

Question 8

A 55-year-old patient from Chhattisgarh presents with progressive muscle weakness, stiffness of both lower limbs, and complete paralysis. What is the most important history that should be asked?

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Dietary history

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Medical history

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History of present illness

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Socioeconomic history

NEET-PG 2021 — Community Medicine