Q.P. Code: 317001
Reg. no.: .....................
III Professional MBBS Part I Degree Supplementary (SAY) Examinations
May 2025
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Community Medicine Paper IITime: 3 Hours
Total Marks: 100
Answer all questions to the point neatly and legibly ? Do not leave any blank pages between answers ? Indicate
the question number correctly for the answer in the margin space
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Answer all parts of a single question together ? Leave sufficient space between answersDraw table/diagrams/flow charts wherever necessary
1. Multiple Choice Questions
(20x1=20)
The MCQ questions (Q.No. i to Q.No. xx) shall be written in the space provided for answering MCQ
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questions at page No. 51 of the answer book (the inner portion of the back cover page (PART III)).Responses for MCQs marked in any other part/page of the answer book will not be valued
Question numbers i-v are single response type questions
i. An example for public private partnership in health and disease control
a) Viral Hepatitis A
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c) Hookworm infestationb) Pulse polio program
d) Plague
ii. Health of travelers is related to the term
a) Ergonomics
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b) Emporiatricsc) Eugenics
d) Euthenics
iii. The regional office of WHO (SE Asia) is located at
a) Delhi
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b) Nagpurc) Hyderabad
d) Haryana
iv. The process of sorting out victims of disaster on a priority base is
a) Rescue
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b) Responsec) Triage
d) Mitigation
v. An example of behavioral disorder is
a) Hypertension
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b) Duodenal ulcerc) Aggressiveness
d) Coronary artery disease
Question numbers vi-x are case scenario-based questions
Reeta, 35 years old lab technician presented with a history of cough and fever of 3 weeks duration. She is a
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known case of diabetes mellitus. On examination, crepitations are heard in the left apical area. She residesin a near by urban slum area
vi. How many samples of sputum are to be collected for microscopic examination of tuberculosis
a) 3 samples of sputum
c) early morning sample on day 2
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b) 2 samples of sputumd) A spot sample on day one
vii. On sputum microscopy, 1-10 AFB per oil immersion field were reported. How do you grade the infectivity
of the disease
a) Scanty Bacilli
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b) 3+c) 1+
d) 2+
viii. The rapid diagnostic tools in tuberculosis is
a) Chest X-ray
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b) Sputum microscopyc) CB-NAAT
d) Culture sensitivity
ix. Reeta did not report to the DOTS centre after her treatment was started at the nearby DOTS centre for
two months. She is classified as a TB case of
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a) Treatment unsuccessfulc) Treatment failure
b) Loss to follow up
d) Treatment incomplete
x. Pick the wrong statement about social factors in the transmission of tuberculosis
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a) Poor housingb) Indoor air pollution
c) Under nutrition
d) Over crowding
Question numbers xi-xv consist of two statements-Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer these
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questions by selecting the appropriate options given below.xi. Assertion: ABER (Annual Blood Examination Rate) should be less than 5%
Reason: API (Annual Parasite Incidence) depends on the number of blood slides screened for malaria
parasite
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
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c) A is true, R is falseb) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
d) A is false, R is true
xii. Assertion: Man is a dead end host in Japanese encephalitis disease
Reason: Cattles and Buffaloes act as mosquito attractants
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a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of Ac) A is true, R is false
b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
d) A is false, R is true
xiii. Assertion: All children of a boarding school are treated for scabies infestations
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Reason: Cyclops is the intermediate host in scabiesa) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
c) A is true, R is false
b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
d) A is false, R is true
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(PTO)xiv. Assertion: child health is a component of 5x5 matrix for RMNCH+A
Reason: Immunisation is a specific protective measure
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a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of Ac) A is true, R is false
b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
d) A is false, R is true
xv. Assertion: Consumption of iodized salt prevents goitre
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Reason: Consumption of vitamin A rich food reduces bitots spotsa) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
c) A is true, R is false
b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
d) A is false, R is true
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Question numbers xvi-xx are multiple response type questions read the statements and mark theanswers appropriately
xvi. Registration of all pregnant woman before 12 weeks is to
1) Assess the health status of mother
2) screen for risk factors early
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3) Obtain base line information on blood pressure hemoglobin and weight4) Manage risk factors and refer to FRU/district hospital
a) 3, 4 are correct
b) 1, 3 are correct
c) 2, 3, 4 are correct
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d) 1, 2, 3, 4 are correctxvii. In case of a pet dog bite with bleeding
1) The pet dog should be observed for 10 days
2) The wound should be washed for a minimum period of 10-15 minutes
3) No need for ARV (Anti rabies vaccine)
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4) No need for RIG (Rabies immunoglobulin)a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct
b) 1, 2, 3 are correct c) 2, 3 and 4 are correct d) 1 and 2 are correct
xviii. In case of latent tuberculosis infection
1) The patient has TB bacteria that are inactive
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2) Patient feels sick3) Patient does not spreads the disease
4) Patient has an abnormal chest X -ray
a) 3 only is correct
b) 1, 3 are correct
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c) 2, 3, 4 are correctd) 1, 2, 4 are correct
xix. Barriers to dietary preferences in children are
1) Food availability
2) Cultural preferences of food consumed
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3) Income4) Advertising
a) 1, 3 are correct
b) 1, 4 are correct
c) 1, 2, 3 are correct
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d) 1, 2, 3, 4 are correctxx. The dimensions of Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram program are
1) Mental health
2) Nutrition
3) Substance misuse
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4) Gender based violencea) 1, 3 are correct
b) 1, 4 are correct
c) 1, 2, 3 are correct
d) 1, 2, 3, 4 are correct
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Essays:(2x10=20)
2.
Ismail is a 59 year old person suffering from coronary artery disease. His
Body Mass Index (BMI) is 30kg/m2. He is a plumber, working about 20-22 days in a month.
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He developed the habit of consuming alcohol at the age of 35 yearsa) How do you classify Body Mass Index
b) What are the risk factors that can be modified to promote health
c) As a primary health centre Medical officer what are the interventions you will do in your
area to reduce the incidence and prevalence of coronary heart disease.
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(2+4+4)3. Pavitra is a 18 month old child presenting with symptoms of cough, fever and wheeze since 5 days. On
examination she has a respiratory rate of 58/min, chest indrawning. She was irritable and restless
a) What is Pavitra suffering from
b) What is the major highlights of the Indian Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness
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(IMNCI)c) What are preventive vaccines given to the children for protection from respiratory disease (2+5+3)
Short Essays:
(6x6=36)
4. Classify and list the health problems of the elderly
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5. Programme Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) and Critical Path Method (CPM) managementtechniques
6. Sentinel surveillance
7. National mental health program
8. Anemia Mukth Bharat
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9. Medical Terminations of Pregnancy ActShort Answers:
(6x4=24)
10. Define and list two examples each of emerging and reemerging diseases
11. Tracking of blood pressure
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12. Identify and discuss physician's role and responsibility to society and the community that she/he serves13. Side effects of intra uterine contraceptive devices
14. Vaccine vial monitor
15. List the levels of health care delivery with examples
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