PSM Clinical and Non-Clinical Questions for NEET PG
1. Best indicator of recent fecal contamination in water is:
a) Total Coliform Count
b) Fecal Streptococci
c) Clostridium perfringens
d) Heterotrophic Plate Count
Answer: b) Fecal Streptococci
Explanation: Fecal streptococci are considered a better indicator of recent fecal contamination compared to total coliforms.
2. McArdle’s Index is used to measure:
a) Cooling power of air
b) Heat stress
c) Predictable 4-hour sweat rate
d) Effective temperature
Answer: c) Predictable 4-hour sweat rate
Explanation: It estimates expected sweat loss during a 4-hour period to evaluate thermal comfort in the workplace.
3. India is currently in which demographic stage?
a) Early expanding
b) Late expanding
c) Low stationary
d) Declining
Answer: b) Late expanding
Explanation: India is experiencing reduced birth and death rates, typical of the late expanding stage in demographic transition.
4. DALY stands for:
a) Death and Life Years
b) Disability-Adjusted Life Years
c) Disease and Loss Years
d) Disability and Long-term Years
Answer: b) Disability-Adjusted Life Years
Explanation: DALY measures the burden of disease, accounting for both years of life lost due to death and years lived with disability.
5. Identify examples of Primary and Secondary prevention:
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BCG for TB – Primary
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BCG for bladder cancer – Secondary
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OCP for contraception – Primary
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OCP for PCOD – Secondary
Answer: All of the above (a,b,c,d)
Explanation: Primary prevention stops the disease from occurring; secondary prevention detects and treats diseases early.
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6. Which of the following is true about OPV (Oral Polio Vaccine)?
a) OPV is inactivated
b) OPV provides only humoral immunity
c) OPV provides both intestinal and humoral immunity
d) OPV has no risk of VAPP
Answer: c) OPV provides both intestinal and humoral immunity
Explanation: OPV is a live attenuated vaccine that induces mucosal and systemic immunity.
7. Most common cause of death in measles is:
a) Diarrhea
b) Otitis media
c) Pneumonia
d) Encephalitis
Answer: c) Pneumonia
Explanation: Pneumonia is the leading cause of death among measles complications, especially in children.
8. A child in rural India with altered sensorium in monsoon is most likely suffering from:
a) Bacterial meningitis
b) Herpes encephalitis
c) Japanese Encephalitis
d) Dengue
Answer: c) Japanese Encephalitis
Explanation: JE is endemic in rural India, particularly during the monsoon season. IgM ELISA is the confirmatory test.
9. Correct schedule for superficial dog bite prophylaxis is:
a) IM vaccine on days 0, 3, 7, 28
b) 0.1 ml IM vaccine
c) 2-site ID regimen on days 0, 3, 7, 28
d) Only tetanus toxoid
Answer: c) 2-site ID regimen
Explanation: Intradermal (ID) route is recommended due to cost-effectiveness and equal efficacy to IM.
10. An unvaccinated asymptomatic contact of a diphtheria case should receive:
a) Antibiotics only
b) Diphtheria toxoid only
c) Diphtheria antitoxin + full vaccine course
d) No treatment needed
Answer: c) Diphtheria antitoxin + full vaccine course
Explanation: Both passive and active immunization are given to prevent diphtheria in exposed contacts.
11. In a positively skewed distribution:
a) Mean < Median < Mode
b) Mean > Median > Mode
c) Mean = Median = Mode
d) Median > Mean > Mode
Answer: b) Mean > Median > Mode
Explanation: The long tail on the right side increases the mean.
12. Celsius and Fahrenheit scales are examples of:
a) Nominal scale
b) Ordinal scale
c) Interval scale
d) Ratio scale
Answer: c) Interval scale
Explanation: They have no true zero but have equal intervals between values.
13. Match pneumoconiosis with industries:
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Silicosis – Mining
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Asbestosis – Construction
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Byssinosis – Textile industry
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Anthracosis – Coal mining
Answer: All matches correct
Explanation: Each condition is caused by occupational exposure to specific dust types.
14. Red bin in biomedical waste management is used for:
a) Glassware
b) Human anatomical waste
c) Gloves and face shields
d) Sharps
Answer: c) Gloves and face shields
Explanation: Red bins are used for contaminated plastic waste (non-sharp, reusable).
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15. Correct order of disaster management cycle:
a) Impact → Response → Rehab → Reconstruction → Mitigation → Preparedness
b) Response → Impact → Preparedness
c) Preparedness → Mitigation → Rehab
d) Mitigation → Impact → Response
Answer: a) Impact → Response → Rehabilitation → Reconstruction → Mitigation → Preparedness
Explanation: This sequence outlines both immediate and long-term disaster recovery phases.
16. Number of postnatal visits recommended after home delivery is:
a) 4
b) 5
c) 6
d) 7
Answer: d) 7
Explanation: Postnatal visits are scheduled on days 1, 3, 7, 14, 21, 28, and 42 for home deliveries.
17. Vaccine Vial Monitor (VVM) follows which principle?
a) Community Participation
b) Appropriate Technology
c) Equity
d) Intersectoral Coordination
Answer: b) Appropriate Technology
Explanation: VVM ensures the use of simple, affordable, and effective technology to monitor vaccine potency.
18. Who publishes India’s Health Index?
a) Ministry of Health
b) WHO
c) ICMR
d) NITI Aayog
Answer: d) NITI Aayog
Explanation: NITI Aayog releases the annual health index based on state-level performance.
19. Delphi Technique is:
a) Group discussion in classroom
b) Expert consensus via multiple questionnaires
c) Observation-based research
d) Retrospective cohort method
Answer: b) Expert consensus via multiple questionnaires
Explanation: It is a structured communication method used in forecasting and health planning.
20. Best measure of central tendency in skewed data:
a) Mean
b) Median
c) Mode
d) Range
Answer: b) Median
Explanation: Median is less affected by extreme values and is best for skewed data.
Mastering PSM requires consistent revision and conceptual understanding. The above MCQs reflect the type and pattern of questions that frequently appear in NEET PG. Focus on clinical applications, public health relevance, and national programs.
