Public Health Administration Practice Questions

Q: Which of the following statements regarding the Female Health Worker program is true?

Covers a population of 5000 people. ### Explanation **1. Why Option B is Correct:** The Female Health Worker, also known as the **Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM)**, is the key functionary at the **Sub-centre** level. According to Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS), a Sub-centre (and thus one ANM) covers a population of **5,000 in plain areas** and **3,000 in hilly, tribal, or difficult terrains**. This is a fundamental structural unit of the rural health framework in India. **2. Why the Other Options are Incorrect:** * **Option A:** The ANM acts at the **Sub-centre level**, not the PHC level. The PHC is the first referral unit for the Sub-centre and is staffed by a Medical Officer and a Lady Health Visitor (LHV). * **Option C:** Chlorination of wells is primarily the responsibility of the **Male Health Worker (MPW-M)** or the village-level sanitation committee. The ANM focuses on maternal and child health, immunization, and family planning. * **Option D:** Under the Postnatal Care (PNC) guidelines, the ANM/ASHA must ensure **6 visits** for home deliveries (Days 1, 3, 7, 14, 21, and 28) and **5 visits** for institutional deliveries (starting from Day 3). Three visits are considered inadequate under current JSY/JSSK norms. **3. High-Yield Clinical Pearls for NEET-PG:** * **Supervision:** The ANM is supervised by the **Lady Health Visitor (LHV)** or Health Assistant (Female). One LHV supervises 6 Sub-centres. * **Key Role:** The ANM is the primary provider of **Immunization** and **Antenatal Care (ANC)** at the grassroots level. * **Staffing:** Under IPHS norms, a Sub-centre should ideally have **two ANMs** (one permanent and one on contract). * **Population Norms:** * Sub-centre: 3,000–5,000 * PHC: 20,000–30,000 * CHC: 80,000–1,20,000

Q: Which services are provided at the facility shown in the symbol?

RTI/STI services. ***RTI/STI services*** - The symbol represents **RTI/STI clinics** established under **NACO (National AIDS Control Organisation)** for reproductive tract and sexually transmitted infection management. - These facilities provide **comprehensive STI diagnosis**, **treatment**, and **counseling services** as part of India's national HIV prevention strategy. *DOTS services* - **DOTS (Directly Observed Treatment Short-course)** facilities have a distinct symbol representing **tuberculosis treatment centers** under the national TB control program. - These centers focus specifically on **anti-TB drug administration** and **patient monitoring**, not RTI/STI services. *HIV Counselling* - **ICTC (Integrated Counselling and Testing Centers)** have separate symbols for **HIV testing** and **pre/post-test counseling** services. - While related to STI prevention, these centers primarily focus on **HIV diagnosis** and **linkage to ART**, not comprehensive RTI/STI management. *First aid services* - **First aid centers** use universal medical symbols like **red cross** or **green cross** for emergency medical care. - These facilities provide **immediate emergency treatment** and **trauma care**, not specialized reproductive health services.

Q: Who is responsible for maintaining the register for blind data surveys?

District Health Society. **Explanation:** The correct answer is **District Health Society (A)**. Under the **National Programme for Control of Blindness and Visual Impairment (NPCBVI)**, the administrative structure is decentralized to ensure effective implementation at the grassroots level. The **District Health Society (DHS)** is the nodal agency responsible for the execution of the program. It maintains the district-level register for blind data surveys, coordinates eye screening camps, and manages the distribution of funds and equipment to local facilities. **Analysis of Incorrect Options:** * **State Health Society (B):** While the State Health Society provides policy guidelines and monitors the program's progress across various districts, it does not maintain primary data registers for individual surveys; this is a localized function. * **Central Program Division, DGHS (C):** This is the national-level body responsible for planning, budgeting, and formulating national guidelines. It deals with macro-data rather than maintaining specific survey registers. * **Village Health Guide (D):** This is an obsolete cadre in most parts of India. While community-level workers (like ASHAs) assist in identifying cases, they do not have the administrative mandate to maintain official survey registers. **High-Yield Pearls for NEET-PG:** * **NPCBVI Goal:** To reduce the prevalence of blindness to **0.25%** by 2025. * **Definition of Blindness (NPCBVI):** Visual acuity **<3/60** in the better eye with best possible correction. * **Main Cause of Blindness in India:** Cataract (approx. 66.2%), followed by Refractive Errors. * **District Blindness Control Society (DBCP):** Now merged into the District Health Society under NHM, it remains the key functional unit for blindness data.

Q: All are TRUE about the Swajaldhara project, EXCEPT:

Centre funded programme. **Explanation:** The **Swajaldhara Project**, launched by the Government of India in 2002, is a community-led participatory program aimed at providing sustainable drinking water in rural areas. **Why Option D is the Correct Answer (The Exception):** Swajaldhara is **not a 100% Centre-funded program**. It follows a cost-sharing model where the **Government of India provides 90%** of the capital cost, while the **community (beneficiaries) must contribute 10%** of the estimated capital cost (in cash, kind, or labor). This 10% contribution is a fundamental principle to ensure community participation and a sense of ownership. **Analysis of Other Options:** * **Option A:** The project emphasizes decentralization. Once completed, the **ownership** of the water supply assets is transferred to the **Gram Panchayats** to ensure local governance. * **Option B:** A key pillar of the scheme is that the **Operation and Maintenance (O&M)** is the **100% responsibility of the users**. This ensures the long-term sustainability of the project without constant dependence on state funds. * **Option C:** To ensure the sustainability of water sources, the project integrates **water conservation measures**, such as rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge, into its implementation plan. **High-Yield Facts for NEET-PG:** * **Launch Date:** December 25, 2002 (Birth anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee). * **Key Philosophy:** Shift from a "Supply-driven" to a **"Demand-driven"** approach. * **Nodal Ministry:** Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation (now under Ministry of Jal Shakti). * **Current Status:** The principles of Swajaldhara have been largely integrated into the **Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)**, which aims to provide Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC) to every rural household by 2024.

Question 1

Annual blood smear examination rate is an indicator of which of the following?

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Operational efficiency

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Disease rate (Prevalence)

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Percentage of transmission of malaria

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Infectivity rate

Question 2

Which of the following statements regarding the Female Health Worker program is true?

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Covers a population of 5000 people

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Acts at the Primary Health Centre (PHC) level

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Chlorinates wells at regular intervals

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Makes at least 3 postnatal visits for each delivery

Question 3

Who should be trained in a community for house-to-house surveys?

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Multipurpose worker

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Volunteer

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Health educator

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Health guide

Question 4

Which of the following is a part of the planning cycle?

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Resource assessment

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Analysis of the situation

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Evaluation

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All of the above

Question 5

Under the National Rural Health Mission, an Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) will receive financial remuneration for all of the following except:

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Zero dose of DPT and OPV

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Institutional deliveries

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Measuring the birth weight of neonates

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Registration of births

Question 6

Which services are provided at the facility shown in the symbol?

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RTI/STI services

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DOTS services

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HIV Counselling

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First aid services

Question 7

Who is responsible for maintaining the register for blind data surveys?

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District Health Society

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State Health Society

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Central Program Division, DGHS

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Village Health Guide

Question 8

Which level of health service provides the highest level of integration?

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Primary Health Centre (PHC)

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Sub-centre

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Community Health Centre (CHC)

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District hospital

Question 9

Three months of training in preventive and social medicine during internship is recommended by which committee?

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Bhore committee

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Chadha committee

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Mudaliar committee

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Mukerji committee

Question 10

All are TRUE about the Swajaldhara project, EXCEPT:

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Centre funded programme

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Full ownership of drinking water assets with appropriate levels of Panchayats

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100% responsibility of operation and maintenance by the users

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Taking up of conservation measures through rain water harvesting

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