Human Health, Food, Nutrition and Public Health Programmes: RAS Prelims MCQs
151 RAS Prelims MCQs on human health, food, nutrition and public health programmes test nutrients, vitamins, deficiency diseases and government programmes. Carbohydrates, vitamin names, iron and anaemia, overnutrition, adulteration and epidemic dropsy, the role of an ASHA worker and the aims of Poshan Abhiyan are asked as facts and effects.
Practice questions based on the RPSC RAS Prelims syllabus. They follow the exam pattern but are not past-paper questions.
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Q31. Consider the following statements regarding communicable diseases: I. Dengue is transmitted by the Aedes mosquito. II. Typhoid is a waterborne viral infection. III. Cholera causes severe diarrhea and dehydration. IV. Rabies affects the central nervous system. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Dengue is indeed transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, and cholera is characterized by severe diarrhea and dehydration. Rabies is a viral infection that fatally attacks the central nervous system. However, typhoid is a bacterial infection, not a viral one, caused by Salmonella typhi. Understanding these pathogen types is essential for the correct diagnosis and public health management of communicable diseases.
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Q32. The initial intensive phase of tuberculosis treatment under DOTS typically lasts for:
Explanation
The standard treatment for tuberculosis under the DOTS strategy is divided into two phases. The initial intensive phase typically lasts for two months and involves the use of multiple potent anti-TB drugs to rapidly kill the majority of the bacilli. This phase is followed by a longer continuation phase designed to eliminate any remaining dormant bacteria and ensure a complete cure.
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Q33. Type 1 Diabetes is fundamentally characterized by:
Explanation
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas.
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Q34. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer:
Public Health Programme/Initiative
Target/Objective
A. Mission Indradhanush
i. Mental health care access
B. Poshan Abhiyan
ii. Universal health coverage and financial protection
C. NMHP
iii. Full immunization of children and pregnant women
D. Ayushman Bharat
iv. Eradication of malnutrition
Explanation
Mission Indradhanush focuses on the full immunization of children and pregnant women. Poshan Abhiyan is the flagship program aimed at eradicating malnutrition in India. The National Mental Health Programme ensures access to mental healthcare, while Ayushman Bharat provides universal health coverage and financial protection against catastrophic health expenditures for the most vulnerable sections of the population.
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Q35. Stigma associated with mental health disorders often leads to:
Explanation
Social stigma surrounding mental health often creates a significant barrier to care, as individuals may feel ashamed or fear discrimination. This stigma frequently leads to delayed treatment-seeking behavior, which can worsen the prognosis of the disorder. Furthermore, it often results in social isolation, as affected individuals might withdraw from community activities, further impacting their emotional well-being and recovery process.
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Q36. The Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) under the National Health Mission aims primarily to:
Explanation
Janani Suraksha Yojana is a safe motherhood intervention under the National Health Mission. Its primary objective is to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality by promoting institutional deliveries among poor pregnant women. The scheme provides a cash incentive to eligible women who choose to give birth in a government or accredited private health facility, ensuring they receive professional medical care.
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Q37. The month of September is celebrated annually in India under the Poshan Abhiyan as:
Explanation
Every year, the month of September is observed as Rashtriya Poshan Maah in India to emphasize the importance of nutrition. This initiative involves a series of activities aimed at creating awareness about healthy eating habits, maternal and child nutrition, and the prevention of anaemia. It encourages community participation to ensure that nutritional goals are met through a collective social movement.
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Q38. Eligibility for beneficiaries under the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY is based primarily on:
Explanation
Eligibility for the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme is determined using specific socio-economic criteria from the Socio-Economic Caste Census 2011. This database identifies vulnerable households based on deprivation indicators in rural areas and specific occupational categories in urban areas. This targeted approach ensures that the benefits of the health cover reach the most economically disadvantaged and needy families across India.
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Q39. Essential amino acids are defined as those that:
Explanation
Essential amino acids are those that the human body cannot synthesize on its own or cannot produce in sufficient quantities to meet its metabolic needs. Therefore, they must be obtained through dietary sources. There are nine essential amino acids for humans, and a diet lacking these can impair protein synthesis, affecting tissue repair, enzyme production, and overall health and development.
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Q40. A goitre is a physical manifestation of the enlargement of the thyroid gland, most commonly due to a lack of dietary:
Explanation
Iodine is an essential trace element required for the production of thyroid hormones, which control various metabolic processes. When dietary iodine intake is insufficient, the thyroid gland compensates by enlarging its size to capture as much iodine as possible from the blood. This resulting swelling in the neck is known as a goitre, a common indicator of iodine deficiency.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
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(b) I, III and IV only
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(b) 2 months
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(a) Autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells
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(a) A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii
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(a) Delayed treatment seeking and social isolation
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(d) Promoting institutional delivery to reduce mortality
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(b) Rashtriya Poshan Maah
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(c) SECC 2011 database criteria
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(d) Amino acids that must be obtained through the diet
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(b) Iodine
Key facts from Human Health, Food, Nutrition and Public Health Programmes
Carbohydrates are the main source of immediate energy; overnutrition leads to obesity.
Vitamin C is ascorbic acid; tocopherol (vitamin E) is not part of the Vitamin B complex.
Iron deficiency most directly leads to anaemia, and anaemia among pregnant women raises the maternal mortality rate.
The Recommended Dietary Allowance is the daily intake level sufficient for most healthy people.
Argemone oil in edible mustard oil causes epidemic dropsy.
An ASHA worker links the community with the public health system under the National Health Mission; Poshan Abhiyan targets stunting, under-nutrition and anaemia.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Human Health, Food, Nutrition and Public Health Programmes?
This page has 151 practice MCQs on Human Health, Food, Nutrition and Public Health Programmes (Health, Environment and Agriculture). Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
Which condition does iron deficiency cause?
Anaemia, a low level of haemoglobin in the blood. It causes weakness and tiredness, and in pregnant women it raises the risk to both mother and child, so iron and folic acid tablets are given under the public health programmes.
What causes epidemic dropsy?
Argemone oil mixed in edible mustard oil as an adulterant. The toxin it contains affects the body and causes swelling, so adulteration of mustard oil has led to outbreaks in India.
What is the role of an ASHA worker?
To link the community with the public health system under the National Health Mission. An ASHA, the Accredited Social Health Activist, is a village-level worker who guides women to institutional delivery and immunisation.
