TISS Sample Paper - MA in Public Health in Social Epidemiology Part 2

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PART-II MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH IN SOCIAL EPIDEMIOLOGY

Duration: 1 Hour SECTION I: Instructions: I. II. III. IV. 1. Answer all the following questions All questions carry equal marks No overwriting is permitted Wrong answers will carry negative marking ( 0.5 will be reduced for each wrong answer from the marks scored) The number of marble slabs of size 20 cm X 30cm required to pave the floor of a square room of side 3 meters is ______. a) b) c) d) 2. 100 150 225 250 Total Marks: 50 Marks: 25
Twenty women can do a work in 16 days. Sixteen men can complete the same work in 15 days. What is the ratio between the capacity of a man and a woman? a) b) c) d) 3:4 4:3 5:3 Data inadequate
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Simran started a software business by investing Rs. 50,000. After six months, Nanda joined her with a capital ofRs. 80,000. After 3 years, they earned a profit of Rs. 24,500. What was Simarns share in the profit? a) Rs. 9423 b) Rs. 10250 c) Rs. 12500 d) None of the above
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A DVD player was purchased for Rs. 4,860. At what price should it be sold so that 25% profit is earned? a) c) Rs. 6,225 Rs. 6,075 b) d) Rs. 6,275 Rs. 6,025
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Which among the following is the largest river in the world? a) b) c) d) Yangtze Nile Amazon Mississippi-Missourie
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Who among the following is known as the Nightingale of India? a) M.S. Subbulakshmi b) Vijayalakshmi Pandit c) d) Sarojini Naidu Suraiya
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In a certain code SUBSTANCE is written as RATRUFDOB How is TENTHOUSE written in that code? a) b) c) d) SMDSIFTVP UOFUIDRTN UOFUIFTVP SMDSIDRTN
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Happiness consists in being ___________ what we have. a) Contended to b) Contended with c) Contended for d) Contented in
Directions (Q. 9, Q. 10 and Q.11): Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by three or four arguments numbered I, II, III, IV. You have to decide which of the arguments is/are strong and which is/are weak argument (s) and accordingly choose answer from the alternatives given below each questions. 9. Statement: Should India go in for computerization in all possible sectors? Arguments: I. Yes. It will bring efficiency and accuracy in the work. II. No. It will be an injustice to the monumental human resources which are at present underutilized. III. No. Computerization demands a lot of money. We should not waste money on it. IV. Yes. When advanced countries are introducing computers in every field, how can India effort to lag behind?
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a) b) c) d)
Only I is strong Only I and II are strong Only I and III are strong Only II and III are strong
10. Statement: Should literacy be the minimum criterion or becoming a voter in India? Arguments: I. No. Mere literacy is no guarantee of political maturity of an individual. II. Yes. Illiterate people are less likely to make politically wiser decisions of voting for a right candidate or party.
III. No. Voting is the constitutional right of every citizen. a) b) c) d) Only I and II are strong Only III is strong Only II and III are strong All are strong
11. Statement: Should the rule of wearing helmet for both driver and pillion rider while driving a motor bike is enforced strictly? Arguments: I. It is a rule and rules should be followed strictly by all. II. No. Each individual knows how to protect his own life and it should be left to his discretion.
III. No. It does not ensure safety as only the head is protected and rest of the body is not. IV. Yes. It is a necessity as head being the most sensitive organ, is protected by the helmet. a) c) All are strong Only I and IV are strong b) Only I and III are strong d) Only II and IV are strong
Directions: (Qs. 12 and Qs. 13): Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context. 12. Her descriptions are VIVID. a) Detailed b) Categorical c) Clear d) Ambiguous 13. He was ENGROSSED in writing a story. a) b) c) d) Absolved Absorbed Interested Engaged
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14. If
324 X 150 = 54 251 X 402 = 48 and 523 X 246 = 120 then 651 X 345 = ?
a) b) c) d)
120 85 144 60
15. The trends results are shown at the end of each column. Find out the figure against missing number. 9 8 7 6 7 8 5 270 a) b) c) d) 9 6 7 5 4 224 ? 336
16. When did GoI launch National Rural Health Mission (NRHM)? a) 2006 b) 2004 c) d) 2005 2003
17. Human Development Index consists of the following_____________. a) b) c) d) Life expectancy at birth, knowledge and income Life expectancy at birth and income Life expectancy at age 5, knowledge at age 5 and income Knowledge at age seven, access to safe water and income
18. In India, which is the largest killer infectious disease? a) b) c) d) HIV Malaria Swine flu Tuberculosis
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19. Maternal mortality ratio refers to ______________________. a) b) c) d) Maternal deaths per 10,000 live births Maternal deaths per 10,000 pregnant women Maternal and infant deaths per 10,000 female population Infant deaths per 10,000 population
20. The first health survey and development in India is also known as________________. a) b) c) d) Chadah committee Mudaliar committee Bhore committee Jungalwalla committee
21. Approximately, What per cent of todays worlds population live in Asia? a) b) c) d) Around 20 % Around 30 % Around 50 % Around 60 %
22. When was the second National Health Policy (NHP) in India launched? a) b) c) d) 2000 2002 1998 1983
23. Case control study often called as ________________. a) b) c) d) Retrospective studies Cross sectional studies Participatory studies None of the above
24. Survey methods primarily belong to ___________________ methods. a) Qualitative methods b) Quantitative methods c) Mixed methods d) Participatory methods 25. What is the commonest risk factor for cancer? a) b) c) d) Tobacco Alcohol Red meat Sedentary life styles
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SECTION II: Write an essay on ANY ONE of the following: (about 750 words). 1. Role of Diet in Heart Diseases. 2. Public Health Issues During Floods Situation.
Marks: 25
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SIGNATURE OF THE CANDIDATE

SIGNATURE OF THE INVIGILATOR To be filled in by the Candidate Registration No

Centre Name .......................................................................................................................................

PART-II MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH IN SOCIAL EPIDEMIOLOGY

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