Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Practice Questions

Question 1

The Roll Back Malaria programme focused mainly on

Accepted Answer

Insecticide treated bed nets

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IEC campaigns for community awareness

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Development of larvivorous fishes for eradication of larvae.

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Presumptive treatment of malaria case

Question 2

Which of the following procedures is not typically covered by the National Programme for Control of Blindness (NPCB) for reimbursement of surgery done by a non-governmental organization (NGO) eye hospital?

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Syringing and probing of the nasolacrimal duct

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Cataract surgery

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Pan retinal photocoagulation for diabetic retinopathy

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Trabeculectomy surgery

Question 3

What is the correct method for collecting water for bacteriological examination during a disease outbreak?

Accepted Answer

Collect water from a tap after letting it flow for at least 1 minute to ensure freshness

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Collect water from already leaking taps

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Collect from a gentle stream of water to avoid splashing

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Before collecting, let water flow for at least 1 minute

Question 4

Which of the following statements regarding diagnosis of malaria are true?

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Jaswant Singh Bhattacharya (JSB) Stain is used.

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Thin blood film is used to determine parasite concentration.

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As the sensitivity of microscopy is low, it is useful to detect parasite load at high concentrations only.

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Thick blood film is used to detect plasmodium species causing infection.

Question 5

Swajaldhara programme is associated with:

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Provision of safe drinking water

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Provision of food supplements for destitute women

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Provision of relief for victim of sexual abuse

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Provision of health care for sick tribals

Question 6

Which irrigation solution is commonly used in endodontic procedures?

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Sodium hypochlorite

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EDTA

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Chlorhexidine

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Saline

Question 7

What is the primary health concern addressed by the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK)?

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Comprehensive healthcare for children from birth to 18 years

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Adult chronic diseases

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Elderly health

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Non-communicable diseases in the youth

Question 8

Which among the following is the BEST irrigating fluid during ECCE?

Accepted Answer

Balanced salt solution + glutathione

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Ringer lactate

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Normal saline

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Balanced salt solution

Question 9

Which of the following waste disposal methods provides the greatest benefit for soil enrichment?

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Composting

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Incineration

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Controlled tipping

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Dumping

Question 10

Swajaldhara yojana is to provide -

Accepted Answer

Water

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Pension

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Nutrition

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Sickness Benefits

Rural Water Supply and Sanitation — MCQs

Rural Water Supply and Sanitation — MCQs

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