Question 1

In which stage of demographic cycle India has recently entered?

Accepted Answer

India has recently entered the Late Expanding stage of the demographic cycle, characterized by declining birth rates but still relatively high growth rates compared to earlier stages.

Question 2

Which IUCD has been introduced in National Program on Family Planning

Accepted Answer

Cu-T-380 A is the IUCD that has been introduced in the National Program on Family Planning.

Question 3

The Oral contraceptive pills containing oestrogen and progesterone should be given for ____ days.

Accepted Answer

Oral contraceptive pills containing estrogen and progesterone are typically given for 21 days followed by a 7-day pill-free period during which withdrawal bleeding occurs, simulating a natural menstrual cycle.

Question 4

What is the maximum period of fetus for the abortion carried out by a Registered Medical practitioner without 2nd opinion according to MTP Act 1971?

Accepted Answer

According to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act of 1971, a registered medical practitioner can perform an abortion without the need for a second opinion up to 12 weeks of gestation.

Question 5

Billing method of Family planning method is A

Accepted Answer

The Billing method, also known as the Billings Ovulation Method, involves observing changes in cervical mucus to identify fertile and infertile phases of the menstrual cycle.

Question 6

What is the minimum age of the husband for Vasectomy?

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Which is the first country to launch National Family welfare program

Accepted Answer

India was the first country in the world to launch a National Family Planning Programme in 1952, aimed at reducing the birth rate to stabilize the population at a level consistent with the requirement of national economy.

Question 8

When did National Malaria Eradication program launched?

Accepted Answer

The National Malaria Eradication Program was launched in 1958.

Question 9

Which month is observed as National Anti-malaria month?

Accepted Answer

June is observed as National Anti-malaria month to raise awareness and promote prevention strategies against malaria.

Question 10

How are endemic areas classified in National Anti-malaria program?

Accepted Answer

Endemic areas in National Anti-malaria programs are classified based on the Annual Parasite Incidence (API), which is a measure of the number of new malaria cases diagnosed per year per 1000 population at risk.

Question 11

Intensified malaria control project was launched with the assistance from

Accepted Answer

The Global Fund is a partnership designed to accelerate the end of AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria as epidemics. It supports programs and projects around the world, including intensified malaria control projects.

Question 12

National Filaria control was merged with ____ in 1978

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Question 13

Which mass drug therapy is used in Filaria control program?

Accepted Answer

Diethylcarbamazine (DEC) is the drug used in mass drug administration for the control of filariasis.

Question 14

National Lepsosy eradication program has been in operation since _____.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Which Pharma company supplies Multi Drug Therapy (MDT) free of cost through WHO.

Accepted Answer

Novartis supplies Multi Drug Therapy (MDT) free of cost through the World Health Organization (WHO) for the treatment of leprosy. This partnership has been instrumental in the global fight against leprosy.

Question 16

When was National Tuberculosis control program launched?

Accepted Answer

The National Tuberculosis Control Program was launched in India in 1962 to combat tuberculosis.

Question 17

Which one of the following is long term objective of National Tuberculosis control program

Accepted Answer

The long-term objective of the National Tuberculosis Control Program is to reduce the transmission of TB within the community to the point where one case infects less than one new person annually. This aims at breaking the chain of transmission and eventually controlling the spread of TB. Vaccinating newborns and infants with BCG (A), detecting maximum number of TB cases at OPD levels (B), and DOTS (C) are strategies or components to achieve this long-term objective, but they are not the objective itself.

Question 18

When was National control program on AIDS launched in India?

Accepted Answer

The National AIDS Control Programme (NACP) was launched in India in 1987 to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

Question 19

Voluntary counseling and testing centers deals with ____.

Accepted Answer

Voluntary counseling and testing centers primarily deal with AIDS, offering counseling and testing services to individuals to determine their HIV status and provide necessary support.

Question 20

Anti-Retroviral Threapy (ART) is given free of cost for ___

Accepted Answer

Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) is specifically designed for the treatment of HIV/AIDS, which is why it is provided free of cost for AIDS patients in many parts of the world to help manage the condition and improve the quality of life for those affected.

Quiz 4: National Health Programs in India - a Comprehensive Overview