Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Practice Questions

Question 1

Workers handling electronic waste are at highest risk of occupational exposure to heavy metals in which of the following settings?

Accepted Answer

Recycling

Answer

Burning

Answer

Incineration

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In a landfill

Question 2

The fluoride level that can cause renal toxicity is

Accepted Answer

Above 50 micromol/litre

Answer

Above 5 micromol/litre

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Above 20 micromol/litre

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Above 80 micromol/litre

Question 3

Which is false regarding Spaulding's criteria?

Accepted Answer

Semi critical items need low level disinfection

Answer

Non critical items require only decontamination

Answer

Cardiac catheters are examples of critical items

Answer

Semi critical items are those which come in contact with mucous membrane or non intact skin

Question 4

All are methods of sterilization except.

Accepted Answer

Sunlight

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Filtration

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Heat

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Gases

Question 5

Which of the following is the true statement regarding measures to prevent typhoid transmission in the community?

Accepted Answer

Hygiene practice and clean sanitation control are more important than the typhoid vaccine.

Answer

Typhoid vaccine administration is the best method of preventing transmission.

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Person-to-person transmission is the primary mode of spread.

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Drug resistance in typhoid is not as big a problem as in TB.

Question 6

Solid waste contaminated with blood and body fluids is classified under which category according to Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules?

Accepted Answer

6

Answer

9

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5

Answer

3

Question 7

Which of the following is an intermediate level disinfectant?

Accepted Answer

Hypochlorite

Answer

Ethylene oxide

Answer

2% glutaraldehyde

Answer

None of the options

Question 8

The recommended concentration of fluoride in a community water supply is:

Accepted Answer

1.0 ppm

Answer

0.1 ppm

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0.5 ppm

Answer

2.0 ppm

Question 9

Which statement best describes the criteria for starting an urban community health center?

Accepted Answer

Caters to a population of 1-1.5 lakh

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Referral center for 2-3 primary health centers

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Should have a 100-bed facility in metro cities

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No sub-district and district hospitals present in the area

Question 10

Swajaldhara programme is associated with:

Accepted Answer

Provision of safe drinking water

Answer

Provision of food supplements for destitute women

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Provision of relief for victim of sexual abuse

Answer

Provision of health care for sick tribals

Urban Water Supply and Sanitation — MCQs

Urban Water Supply and Sanitation — MCQs

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