NEET-PG 2017 - Community Medicine PYQs Practice Questions

Q: Which is correct sequence of handwashing technique?

A → B → C. ***A → B → C*** - Follows the **WHO 6-step handwashing protocol** progression from **palm-to-palm with fingers interlaced** (step 3) to **backs of fingers against opposing palm** (step 4) to **rotational thumb rubbing** (step 5). - This sequence ensures **systematic cleaning** of all hand surfaces, moving from basic interdigital spaces to more complex finger positions before focusing on the thumb. *A → C → B* - Skips the **backs of fingers cleaning** (step 4) before proceeding to **thumb cleaning**, disrupting the systematic progression. - **Thumb cleaning** should come after thorough **interdigital cleaning** to ensure complete coverage of all finger surfaces. *B → A → C* - Begins with **backs of fingers to opposing palm**, which requires **fingers interlocked**, before completing basic **palm-to-palm interlacing**. - This reverses the **WHO protocol** by attempting advanced finger positioning before establishing proper **interdigital contact**. *C → B → A* - Starts with **thumb cleaning** before addressing **interdigital spaces**, completely reversing the systematic approach. - **Thumb cleaning** should be performed after **thorough finger and palm cleaning** to prevent recontamination of cleaned areas. [Practice more Community Medicine PYQs on OnCourse]

Q: The following statistical diagram is known as

Forest plot. ***Forest plot*** - This diagram, featuring a series of horizontal lines (representing **confidence intervals**) for different studies or outcomes, centered around a point estimate (often a **hazard ratio** or odds ratio), is characteristic of a forest plot. - Forest plots are commonly used in **meta-analyses** to graphically present the results of individual studies and their combined effect. *Kaplan Meier plot* - A Kaplan-Meier plot is a **survival curve** that shows the probability of a subject surviving beyond a certain time point. - It consists of a **stepwise function** decreasing over time, rather than individual point estimates with confidence intervals. *Spaghetti plot* - A spaghetti plot is used to display **multiple time series** on a single graph, where each line represents an individual's data over time. - This type of plot helps visualize **individual variability** and trends, but it does not represent hazard ratios or confidence intervals in the way shown. *Funnel plot* - A funnel plot is a scatter plot used to detect **publication bias** in meta-analyses, where the effect size is plotted against a measure of study precision. - It typically appears as a symmetrical, **funnel-shaped distribution** of points, which is visually distinct from the given diagram. [Practice more Community Medicine PYQs on OnCourse]

Q: The following symbol is used to depict awareness for which disease?

Breast cancer. ***Breast cancer*** - The **pink ribbon** is an internationally recognised symbol for breast cancer awareness. - It is prominently used in campaigns, especially during **Breast Cancer Awareness Month** in October, to promote screening and early detection. *Diabetes* - The symbol for diabetes awareness is typically a **blue circle**, representing the global unity in the fight against diabetes. - While it's a significant health issue, it does not use the pink ribbon for its awareness campaigns. *Cervical cancer* - The awareness ribbon for cervical cancer is typically **teal and white**. - This symbol highlights the importance of vaccination and regular screening tests like Pap smears. *Hypertension* - There isn't a universally recognized ribbon symbol for hypertension; however, sometimes a **red dress** or variations of a **red ribbon** are used for heart health awareness in general. - Hypertension awareness focuses on lifestyle modifications, regular monitoring, and medication adherence. [Practice more Community Medicine PYQs on OnCourse]

Q: The logo of which national health programme is shown below? (Recent NEET Pattern 2016-17)

RCH. ***Correct Option: RCH*** - The logo shown, with the tagline **"Health in Your Hands"** (and its Hindi equivalent), is the official logo for the **Reproductive and Child Health (RCH)** program in India. - This program focuses on improving the health of mothers, children, and adolescents through various interventions. *Incorrect Option: NRHM* - The **National Rural Health Mission (NRHM)** aims to provide accessible, affordable, and accountable healthcare, primarily to rural populations. - Its logo and thematic focus are broader than the family-centric imagery of the RCH logo, which specifically emphasizes reproductive and child health. *Incorrect Option: NPCDCS* - The **National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS)** focuses on non-communicable diseases. - Its objectives and visual branding are distinct from the RCH program, which targets maternal and child health. *Incorrect Option: Navjaat Shishu Suraksha Karyakram* - The **Navjaat Shishu Suraksha Karyakram** is a specific initiative under the broader RCH program, focusing on essential newborn care at birth. - While related, it is a component program, and its logo would be more specific to newborn care rather than the general "Health in Your Hands" message encompassing reproductive and child health. [Practice more Community Medicine PYQs on OnCourse]

Q: Identify the programme depicted by symbol as given in the image: (Recent NEET Pattern 2016-17)

NVBDCP. **NVBDCP** - The image depicts a family with a child, surrounded by a protective arc, which is the official logo for the **National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP)**. - This programme focuses on controlling vector-borne diseases that affect families and communities, reflecting the protective and public health aspect of the logo. *NPCB* - NPCB stands for the **National Programme for Control of Blindness and Visual Impairment**, which has a distinct logo focused on eyes or vision-related imagery. - The logo in the question does not contain any visual elements related to eyes or vision. *RCH* - RCH stands for **Reproductive and Child Health Programme**, which usually focuses on maternal and child health, often symbolized by a mother and child figure. - While it involves children, the common RCH logos generally emphasize the mother and child in a specific context of reproduction and maternal care, not a general family as shown. *ICDS* - ICDS stands for **Integrated Child Development Services**, aiming at holistic development of young children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers. - Its logo typically features imagery reflecting child development, nutrition, and early childhood care, which is different from the protective family symbol shown. [Practice more Community Medicine PYQs on OnCourse]

Question 1

Which is correct sequence of handwashing technique?

Accepted Answer

A → B → C

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A → C → B

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B → A → C

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C → B → A

Question 2

The following statistical diagram is known as

Accepted Answer

Forest plot

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Kaplan Meier plot

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Spaghetti plot

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Funnel plot

Question 3

The following symbol is used to depict awareness for which disease?

Accepted Answer

Breast cancer

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Diabetes

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Cervical cancer

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Hypertension

Question 4

The logo of which national health programme is shown below? (Recent NEET Pattern 2016-17)

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RCH

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NRHM

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NPCDCS

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Navjaat Shishu Suraksha Karyakram

Question 5

Identify the programme depicted by symbol as given in the image: (Recent NEET Pattern 2016-17)

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NVBDCP

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NPCB

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RCH

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ICDS

Question 6

Identify the programme symbol as given in the image:

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ICDS

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NUHM

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NRHM

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IDSP

Question 7

Identify the programme depicted by symbol as given in the image:

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Vision 2020: The Right to Sight

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National Programme for Control of Blindness

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Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram

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National Health Mission

Question 8

Act pertaining to symbol shown in the image given below was enacted in: (Recent NEET Pattern 2016-17)

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2006

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2003

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2011

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1954

Question 9

Identify the organization depicted by the symbol in the image given below:

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UNICEF

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WHO

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UNDP

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FAO

Question 10

Identify the organization depicted by the symbol in the image given below:

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WHO

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FAO

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UNDP

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NATO

NEET-PG 2017 — Community Medicine