Community Medicine Paper-1, 2020 MBBS Batch ABVMU Lucknow

ATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY , LUCKNOW

MBBS DEGREE EXAMINATION - IIIrd PROFESSIONAL - PART-1 NOV- 2023

PAPER-1 - COMMUNITY MEDICINE

SECTION A- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

PAPER CODE : 2311130010 SET:B

Note: Choose one correct answer in the OMR sheet provided. No overwriting should be done.

Time: 20 Minutes ( 20 × 1 = 20 MARKS )

• 1. The following is NOT a characteristic of Standard Normal Distribution:

• a) 99.7% of population fall within 2SD of mean

• b) Bell-shaped

• c) Perfectly symmetrical

• d) Mean, median and mode coincide

• 2. Which of the following correctly describes 'Distance vision blindness'?

• a) Presenting visual acuity worse than 6/12

• b) Presenting visual acuity worse than 3/60

• c) Presenting visual acuity worse than 6/18

• d) Presenting visual acuity worse than 6/60

• 3. The possible range of Pearson correlation coefficient 'r' is:

• a) Between 0 & 1

• b) Any whole number

• c) Between 0 & Infinity

• d) Between -1 & +1

• 4. The ratio between the incidence of disease among exposed and non-exposed is called:

• a) Causal risk

• b) Relative risk

• c) Odds ratio

• d) Attributable risk

• 5. A chemical that destroys disease-causing organisms with the probability of not destroying bacterial spores is known as:

• a) Sanitizer

• b) Sterilizer

• c) Antiseptic

• d) Disinfectant

• 6. Most universally accepted indicator of health status of the whole population and their socio-economic conditions among the following is:

• a) IMR

• b) MMR

• c) Disease notification rates

• d) Life expectancy

• 7. Post-exposure prophylaxis through vaccination is NOT useful in:

• a) Influenza

• b) Hepatitis B

• c) Measles

• d) Rabies

• 8. Which of the following vaccines may be stored at 0°C without compromising its immunogenicity:

• a) OPV vaccine

• b) DPT vaccine

• c) DT vaccine

• d) Hepatitis B vaccine

• 9. The study of relation between diseases and social conditions is known as:

• a) Social defence

• b) Social anatomy

• c) Social pathology

• d) Social diagnosis

• 10. Deficiency of dietary fibres is associated with all the diseases EXCEPT:

• a) Osteoporosis

• b) Coronary Artery Disease

• c) Diabetes mellitus

• d) Colon cancer

• 11. IQ is calculated by:

• a) Mental age/ chronological age X 100

• b) Chronological age/ mental age X 100

• c) Mental age - chronological age X 100

• d) Chronological age - mental age X 100

• 12. Which one of the following does not represent the submerged portion of the iceberg?

• a) Diagnosed cases under treatment

• b) Carriers sub clinical cases

• c) Undiagnosed cases

• d) Pre-symptomatic cases

• 13. A condition limits or prevents the fulfilment of a role that is normal for that individual is known as:

• a) Disability

• b) Handicap

• c) Impairment

• d) Injury

• 14. True regarding specificity:

• a) Identifies false +ve

• b) Identifies false -ve

• c) Identifies true -ve

• d) Identifies true +ve

• 15. Which of the following is a water borne infection?

• a) Hepatitis A

• b) Hepatitis B

• c) Leprosy

• d) Malaria

• 16. Pasteurised milk is most commonly tested by:

• a) Phosphatase test

• b) Coliform test

• c) Oxidase test

• d) Catalase test

• 17. A researcher designed as study in which the study subjects are not aware of the treatment they are receiving is called:

• a) Matching

• b) Randomization

• c) Blinding

• d) Bias

• 18. The time interval between invasion by an infectious agent and the appearance of the first symptoms is called:

• a) Serial interval

• b) Generation time

• c) Incubation period

• d) Latent period

• 19. Consumption Unit, the coefficient of Dietary Intake, for an adolescent is of value:

• a) 0.9

• b) 1.0

• c) 1.7

• d) 1.2

• 20. Dental fluorosis is best seen in:

• a) Central & Lateral Incisors

• b) Central Incisors & 1st Molars

• c) 1st & 2nd Molars

• d) Canines

ATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, LUCKNOW

MBBS DEGREE EXAMINATION - IIIrd PROFESSIONAL - PART-I NOV-2023

PAPER-I-COMMUNITY MEDICINE

TIME: 3 Hrs Max. Marks: 100 Marks (80 Theory + 20MCQs)

NOTE:

• Attempt all questions.

• This question paper consists of two sections: Section A- Multiple Choice Questions and Section B- Theory Questions.

• Both the section has different paper code. Write correct paper code on respective sheet

• Write correct MCQ paper set on OMR sheet

• Answer MCQs on the provided OMR sheet and theory questions on the provided answer booklet.

SECTION B - THEORY QUESTIONS

PAPER CODE: 2311230010

Q.1 Long Answer Question 15 MARKS

• Define epidemiology? 2 marks

• Enlist the type of epidemiological studies. 3 marks

• State the steps of case control study. 5 marks

• Explain briefly the merits and demerits of case control and cohort study design. 5 marks

Q.2 Clinical Case Scenario based Structured Question 15 MARKS

A six months old child was brought by the mother at OPD, presenting with loose stool for more than three times with vomiting from last night. On examination, the child was found restless and drinking eagerly.

• Write your diagnosis with proper justification in accordance with National Program guidelines. 3 marks

• Outline the management of the child. 3 marks

• What is the role of ORS in this case and write about composition of ORS? 3 marks

• What information you want to make the mother aware of the situation? 6 marks

Q.3 Short Note Question (Approx 500 Words) 5 X 6 = 30 MARKS

• Spectrum of lodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD).

• Health in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

• Socioeconomic status scales

• Special treatment for hardness of water

• Types of Sampling

Q.4 Short Answer Questions (Within 100 Words) 5 X 4 = 20 MARKS

• Group approach in health communication

• Cancer registry

• PQLI & HDI

• Adulteration of food

• Biological control of mosquitoes.

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