Public Health Administration Practice Questions

Q: What is the number of inpatient beds in a Primary Health Center (PHC)?

4-6 indoor beds. ***4-6 indoor beds*** - A Primary Health Center (PHC) is designed for basic healthcare services and typically has a limited number of inpatient beds, usually **4 to 6**, for minor ailments or observation. - This capacity allows PHCs to provide short-term care and stabilization before referral to higher-level facilities if needed. *20 indoor beds* - A facility with **20 indoor beds** would generally be considered a larger healthcare unit, such as a Community Health Center (CHC) or a small hospital, offering more comprehensive services than a typical PHC. - This number of beds exceeds the standard provision for a standalone PHC, which focuses on outpatient and limited inpatient care. *25 indoor beds* - A **25-bed facility** is characteristic of a sub-district or first-referral unit hospital, capable of handling more complex cases and longer-term inpatient care. - This capacity is much higher than what is allocated for a PHC, which operates at the most peripheral level of healthcare. *10 indoor beds* - While 10 beds might seem closer to the actual number, the standard guideline for a PHC typically specifies between **4 to 6 beds**, not 10. - A facility with 10 beds would fit somewhere between a PHC and a CHC in terms of infrastructure and service delivery.

Q: According to the Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS) guidelines, how much population does one PHC cover in hilly areas?

20000. ***20000*** - Under the **Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS)** guidelines, a Primary Health Center (PHC) is designed to cover a population of **20,000** in **hilly, tribal, and difficult-to-reach areas**. - This adjusted population norm accounts for the geographical challenges and scattered populations in these regions, ensuring better access to healthcare services. *10000* - This figure does not correspond to the standard IPHS population norm for a PHC in any area. - For reference, a **Sub-Centre (SC)** in **hilly/tribal areas** typically covers around **3,000** population, while in plain areas it covers **5,000** population. *30000* - A population of **30,000** is the standard coverage for a **Primary Health Center (PHC)** in **plain areas**. - The question specifically asks about **hilly areas**, where the norm is lower (20,000) due to accessibility challenges and scattered populations. *50000* - This population figure is too high for a single PHC in any area as per IPHS norms. - A **Community Health Center (CHC)** typically serves **120,000 population** in plain areas or **80,000** in hilly/tribal areas, acting as a referral center for 4 PHCs.

Q: Highest level of health care system in India -

Tertiary health care. ***Tertiary health care*** - **Tertiary healthcare** represents the highest level within the healthcare system, offering highly specialized and technologically advanced medical services. - It includes facilities like **super-specialty hospitals** and research centers that provide treatments for complex and rare diseases, often requiring referral from lower levels of care. *Primary health care* - **Primary healthcare** is the first point of contact for individuals, families, and communities with the healthcare system, focusing on prevention, health promotion, and basic curative care. - It is delivered at facilities such as **Sub-centers** and **Primary Health Centers (PHCs)**, addressing common health problems. *Secondary health care* - **Secondary healthcare** provides more specialized medical care than primary care, often involving consultation with specialists and access to basic diagnostic and treatment services. - It is typically delivered at **Community Health Centers (CHCs)** and district hospitals, serving as a referral point from primary care. *All are same* - The different levels of healthcare (primary, secondary, and tertiary) represent a **hierarchical structure** with distinct roles, functions, and levels of specialization. - They are designed to provide a continuum of care, with patients being referred between levels based on their medical needs, ensuring that "all are same" is incorrect.

Q: Most basic level of Health Care System in India -

Primary health care. ***Primary health care*** - **Primary health care** is the first point of contact for individuals with the health system, providing essential and accessible healthcare services - In India, it is delivered through **sub-centers** (the most peripheral unit) and **primary health centers (PHCs)**, forming the **most basic and widespread layer** of the healthcare system - This represents the foundational level of care, focusing on preventive, promotive, and basic curative services *Secondary health care* - **Secondary health care** involves more specialized services, typically provided in district hospitals or community health centers (CHCs) - It serves as a referral point from primary care for patients requiring diagnostics, specialist consultations, or inpatient care - This is a **higher level of care** than primary, not the most basic level *Tertiary health care* - **Tertiary health care** offers highly specialized and advanced medical care, often involving complex procedures, specialized investigations, and management of rare or severe diseases - Provided in medical colleges, research institutes, and super-specialty hospitals - This represents the **highest and most advanced level** of the healthcare system, not the most basic *All are same* - This option is incorrect because the Indian healthcare system is structured in a **hierarchical manner** with distinct levels - Each level (primary, secondary, and tertiary) provides different services, varying in complexity, specialization, and accessibility - Primary care is clearly the most basic level, while secondary and tertiary represent progressively higher levels of specialization

Q: What is the recommended population size that an ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) worker should cater to according to the Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS) guidelines?

1000. ***1000*** - According to the **Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS)** and various health program guidelines, an ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) worker is typically expected to cater to a population of **1000 individuals**. - This ratio ensures that each ASHA can effectively provide **community-level health services**, including maternal and child health, immunization, and disease prevention, within a manageable geographical area. *2000* - A population of 2000 per ASHA is not the standard recommendation for optimal community health outreach and engagement. - This higher population density would likely **overburden the ASHA**, reducing their effectiveness and the quality of care provided. *3000* - This population size is significantly larger than the recommended standard for ASHA workers, making it challenging for a single ASHA to provide comprehensive and personalized health services. - It would lead to **reduced access** to essential health information and services for the community members. *4000* - A ratio of 4000 individuals to one ASHA worker is an unrealistic and unfeasible workload, severely compromising the ASHA program's objectives. - Such a high population would prevent the ASHA from building the necessary **trust and rapport** with families, which are crucial for their role.

Q: School health checkup is primarily managed by which entity?

PHC. ***PHC (Primary Health Centre)*** - The **PHC is the primary entity responsible for managing school health checkups** in India as per the National Health Programs - The Medical Officer and health staff from the PHC conduct **periodic health examinations, immunizations, and screening programs** in schools within their jurisdiction - School health services are an integral component of the **MCH (Maternal and Child Health) services** provided by PHCs - The PHC maintains **health records of school children** and provides referral services for identified health problems *School health committee* - The School Health Committee plays a **coordinating and facilitating role** rather than primary management - It typically comprises school staff, parents, and local health representatives who help in **organizing logistics and follow-up** - While important for implementation, the committee does not conduct the actual medical examinations or manage the clinical aspects of health checkups *CHC* - The **Community Health Centre** serves as a referral center for PHCs and provides specialized services - Its role in school health is **secondary**, mainly providing referral services for cases requiring specialist consultation - CHCs do not directly conduct routine school health checkups *District hospital* - The **District Hospital** provides tertiary care and specialized medical services - Its involvement in school health is limited to **referral cases requiring advanced diagnostics or treatment** - It does not participate in routine primary management of school health checkup programs

Q: At what level is Kit B (basic emergency obstetric care supplies/ASHA kit/immunization supplies) provided in the healthcare system?

Sub-center. ***Sub-center*** - **Kit B** is designed for use at the **Sub-center level** within the Indian healthcare system, specifically for **ASHA workers** and other grassroots healthcare providers. - It contains essential supplies for **basic emergency obstetric care**, as well as items for **immunization** and other primary healthcare needs in the community. *PHC* - **Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs)** are a higher level of care compared to sub-centers and typically have more extensive facilities and a wider range of services. - While PHCs do offer obstetric care and immunization, **Kit B** itself is primarily intended for the more peripheral sub-center operations. *CHC* - **Community Healthcare Centers (CHCs)** serve as referral units for 4-5 PHCs and provide specialist services, including basic surgical and obstetric care. - The level of care and supplies at a CHC is far more comprehensive than what is contained in **Kit B**, which targets basic community-level interventions. *FRU level* - **First Referral Units (FRUs)** are typically equipped to handle all obstetric emergencies, including Caesarean sections and blood transfusions. - The scope of services at an FRU is significantly advanced, requiring a much broader inventory of medical supplies and equipment than what is found in **Kit B**.

Q: Child protection scheme is under which ministry?

Ministry of Women and Child Development. ***Ministry of Women and Child Development*** - The **Ministry of Women and Child Development** is the nodal ministry in India responsible for formulating and administering laws, policies, and programs concerning women and children, including child protection schemes. - This ministry works to ensure the overall development, welfare, and protection of children, addressing issues such as child abuse, exploitation, and trafficking through various initiatives. *Ministry of Health and Family Welfare* - This ministry primarily deals with **public health**, healthcare services, and family planning, focusing on the health and nutritional aspects of children, but not their overall protection and welfare schemes. - While it contributes to child well-being through health programs, it does not oversee the comprehensive **child protection framework**. *Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment* - This ministry focuses on the welfare, social justice, and empowerment of **marginalized and vulnerable sections** of society, including persons with disabilities, scheduled castes, and other backward classes. - While it addresses social welfare, its primary mandate is not specific to the overall **child protection scheme**, which falls under a dedicated ministry. *Ministry of Education* - The Ministry of Education is responsible for the **educational system**, including primary, secondary, and higher education. - While it promotes children's development through education, it does not have the mandate for the broader **child protection schemes** that address safety, welfare, and legal aspects beyond schooling.

Q: Multi-purpose worker scheme in India was introduced following the recommendation of ?

Kartar Singh Committee. ***Kartar Singh Committee*** - The **Kartar Singh Committee** (1973) recommended the implementation of the **multi-purpose worker scheme** in India. - This scheme aimed to integrate several health services at the grassroots level through a single health worker. *Srivastava Committee* - The **Srivastava Committee** (1975) focused on the creation of a **Medical and Health Education Commission** to reform medical education. - It did not specifically recommend the multi-purpose worker scheme. *Bhore Committee* - The **Bhore Committee** (1946), also known as the Health Survey and Development Committee, recommended a comprehensive health service with an emphasis on preventive and curative care. - It laid conceptual groundwork for primary healthcare but did not specifically propose the multi-purpose worker scheme, which came much later. *Chadha Committee* - The **Chadha Committee** (1963) reviewed India's health infrastructure and medical education. - It focused on health center development and medical college expansion, not the multi-purpose worker scheme.

Q: The Mid Day Meal Programme comes under which ministry?

Ministry of Human Resource Development. ***Ministry of Human Resource Development*** - In **2012**, when this NEET-PG exam was conducted, the **Mid Day Meal Programme** was administered by the **Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD)**. - The programme aimed to enhance school enrollment, retention, and improve the nutritional status of children in classes I-VIII. - This was the correct answer at the time of the examination. *Ministry of Education* - The Ministry of Human Resource Development was **renamed to Ministry of Education in 2020**, eight years after this exam. - While this is the current administering ministry (now called PM POSHAN Scheme), it was not the correct answer for the 2012 exam. *Ministry of Social Welfare* - This ministry focuses on social justice, empowerment of vulnerable sections, and broader welfare schemes. - The Mid Day Meal Programme's primary goal is linked to education and child development through schooling, not under this ministry. *None of the options* - This is incorrect as the programme clearly fell under the Ministry of Human Resource Development at the time of the 2012 examination.

Question 1

What is the number of inpatient beds in a Primary Health Center (PHC)?

Accepted Answer

4-6 indoor beds

Answer

20 indoor beds

Answer

25 indoor beds

Answer

10 indoor beds

Question 2

According to the Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS) guidelines, how much population does one PHC cover in hilly areas?

Accepted Answer

20000

Answer

10000

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30000

Answer

50000

Question 3

Highest level of health care system in India -

Accepted Answer

Tertiary health care

Answer

Primary health care

Answer

Secondary health care

Answer

All are same

Question 4

Most basic level of Health Care System in India -

Accepted Answer

Primary health care

Answer

Secondary health care

Answer

Tertiary health care

Answer

All are same

Question 5

What is the recommended population size that an ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) worker should cater to according to the Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS) guidelines?

Accepted Answer

1000

Answer

2000

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3000

Answer

4000

Question 6

School health checkup is primarily managed by which entity?

Accepted Answer

PHC

Answer

CHC

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District hospital

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School health committee

Question 7

At what level is Kit B (basic emergency obstetric care supplies/ASHA kit/immunization supplies) provided in the healthcare system?

Accepted Answer

Sub-center

Answer

PHC

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CHC

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FRU level

Question 8

Child protection scheme is under which ministry?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Women and Child Development

Answer

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Answer

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Answer

Ministry of Education

Question 9

Multi-purpose worker scheme in India was introduced following the recommendation of ?

Accepted Answer

Kartar Singh Committee

Answer

Srivastava Committee

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Bhore Committee

Answer

Chadha Committee

Question 10

The Mid Day Meal Programme comes under which ministry?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Human Resource Development

Answer

None of the options

Answer

Ministry of Social Welfare

Answer

Ministry of Education

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