Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with answers on “Public Health and Pandemic Preparedness in India” suitable for Civil Services Examination preparation
1. What is the primary objective of the National Health Mission (NHM) in India?
A) To provide free healthcare to all citizens
B) To improve healthcare delivery in rural and urban areas
C) To control the spread of infectious diseases
D) To privatize the healthcare sector
Answer: B) To improve healthcare delivery in rural and urban areas
2. Which Indian organization is responsible for disease surveillance and control at the national level?
A) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
B) Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
C) National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
D) Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)
Answer: B) Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
3. The ‘Ayushman Bharat’ scheme primarily focuses on:
A) Free vaccines for children
B) Health insurance for low-income families
C) Construction of new hospitals
D) Free medical education
Answer: B) Health insurance for low-income families
4. Which pandemic response plan outlines strategies for public health emergencies in India?
A) National Health Policy
B) National Disaster Management Plan
C) National Action Plan for Disaster Management
D) National Pandemic Management Plan
Answer: D) National Pandemic Management Plan
5. What is the role of the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)?
A) To develop new medicines
B) To manage healthcare finances
C) To provide surveillance and response to outbreaks
D) To regulate medical education
Answer: C) To provide surveillance and response to outbreaks
6. The ‘COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan’ in India is managed by:
A) Ministry of External Affairs
B) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
C) Indian Council of Medical Research
D) National Health Mission
Answer: B) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
7. The Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) aims to:
A) Improve healthcare infrastructure
B) Enhance disease surveillance and response
C) Increase the number of healthcare workers
D) Fund private hospitals
Answer: B) Enhance disease surveillance and response
8. The primary focus of the National AIDS Control Programme (NACP) is to:
A) Provide free antiretroviral drugs
B) Educate the public about HIV prevention
C) Research new HIV vaccines
D) Monitor and control the spread of HIV/AIDS
Answer: D) Monitor and control the spread of HIV/AIDS
9. Which agency is responsible for regulating medical devices and diagnostics in India?
A) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
B) Indian Council of Medical Research
C) Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO)
D) National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA)
Answer: C) Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO)
10. The Health Management Information System (HMIS) is designed to:
A) Track health insurance claims
B) Monitor healthcare infrastructure
C) Collect and analyze health data
D) Manage medical research projects
Answer: C) Collect and analyze health data
11. The National Immunization Programme in India is focused on:
A) Providing free vaccinations to all citizens
B) Eradicating specific vaccine-preventable diseases
C) Increasing private vaccination clinics
D) Funding international vaccine research
Answer: B) Eradicating specific vaccine-preventable diseases
12. The role of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) is to:
A) Provide free medical education
B) Offer health insurance to economically weaker sections
C) Fund construction of new hospitals
D) Regulate medical prices
Answer: B) Offer health insurance to economically weaker sections
13. Which body coordinates the National Response to the outbreak of infectious diseases?
A) National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
B) Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
C) National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)
D) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Answer: C) National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)
14. What is the primary focus of the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM)?
A) Urban healthcare infrastructure
B) Primary healthcare in rural areas
C) Specialized treatment facilities
D) Global health partnerships
Answer: B) Primary healthcare in rural areas
15. The purpose of the National Health Policy (NHP) is to:
A) Set guidelines for international health standards
B) Provide a framework for healthcare improvement in India
C) Regulate private healthcare practices
D) Manage health insurance policies
Answer: B) Provide a framework for healthcare improvement in India
16. Which initiative aims to provide universal access to essential health services?
A) Ayushman Bharat
B) Swachh Bharat Mission
C) National Health Mission
D) Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
Answer: C) National Health Mission
17. The ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’ aims to:
A) Improve healthcare services
B) Promote sanitation and hygiene
C) Provide health insurance
D) Fund healthcare infrastructure
Answer: B) Promote sanitation and hygiene
18. The key objective of the ‘National Tobacco Control Programme’ is to:
A) Promote tobacco industry
B) Regulate tobacco prices
C) Reduce tobacco consumption and its health impacts
D) Increase tobacco production
Answer: C) Reduce tobacco consumption and its health impacts
19. Which of the following is a key component of the National Action Plan for Climate Change and Health?
A) Promoting renewable energy
B) Improving public health resilience to climate change
C) Increasing urbanization
D) Expanding global health partnerships
Answer: B) Improving public health resilience to climate change
20. The National Health Protection Scheme (NHPS) is also known as:
A) Ayushman Bharat
B) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
C) National Rural Health Mission
D) National Social Assistance Programme
Answer: A) Ayushman Bharat
21. What is the primary goal of the ‘National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme’?
A) To eliminate vector-borne diseases like malaria and dengue
B) To improve public sanitation
C) To regulate drug prices
D) To provide free medical services
Answer: A) To eliminate vector-borne diseases like malaria and dengue
22. The ‘National Rural Employment Guarantee Act’ aims to:
A) Provide free healthcare to rural areas
B) Ensure employment opportunities in rural areas
C) Fund urban healthcare projects
D) Regulate rural health insurance
Answer: B) Ensure employment opportunities in rural areas
23. The ‘One Health’ approach integrates:
A) Human health with animal health
B) Urban health with rural health
C) Government health services with private health services
D) National health policies with international standards
Answer: A) Human health with animal health
24. The ‘Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana’ (PMSSY) is aimed at:
A) Building new hospitals in rural areas
B) Strengthening healthcare infrastructure and providing quality medical education
C) Providing health insurance
D) Promoting traditional medicine
Answer: B) Strengthening healthcare infrastructure and providing quality medical education
25. The role of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) in pandemic preparedness includes:
A) Providing financial aid to hospitals
B) Offering medical advice and guidelines
C) Regulating the medical device industry
D) Managing public health insurance
Answer: B) Offering medical advice and guidelines
26. What is the main purpose of the ‘National Health Mission’ (NHM)?
A) To develop new medical technologies
B) To ensure universal health coverage and improve healthcare delivery
C) To regulate private healthcare institutions
D) To fund international health research
Answer: B) To ensure universal health coverage and improve healthcare delivery
27. Which of the following diseases is targeted by the ‘National Leprosy Eradication Programme’?
A) Tuberculosis
B) Malaria
C) Leprosy
D) HIV/AIDS
Answer: C) Leprosy
28. The ‘National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke’ (NPCDCS) aims to:
A) Provide free treatment for chronic diseases
B) Increase awareness and prevention of chronic non-communicable diseases
C) Fund medical research
D) Regulate prices of essential medicines
Answer: B) Increase awareness and prevention of chronic non-communicable diseases
29. What is the primary aim of the ‘National Mental Health Programme’?
A) To promote traditional mental health practices
B) To improve access to mental health services and reduce stigma
C) To provide financial support to mental health facilities
D) To develop new psychiatric medications
Answer: B) To improve access to mental health services and reduce stigma
30. Which Indian authority oversees the implementation of the ‘National Policy for Handling and Disposal of Medical Waste’?
A) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
B) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
C) Central Pollution Control Board
D) Indian Council of Medical Research
Answer: B) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
These questions cover a range of topics related to public health and pandemic preparedness in India, helping in understanding the current systems, policies, and challenges in this crucial area.
