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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
With reference to the National Family Health Survey-5 (NFHS-5), consider the following statements:
1. NFHS-5 was conducted in two phases between 2019 and 2021.
2. The survey included data on fertility, infant and child mortality, and maternal and child health.
3. The survey highlighted a decline in the prevalence of stunting among children under five years of age.
How many of the statements is/are correct?
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(c) All three statements are correct
As per World Health Organization (WHO), malnutrition refers to deficiencies, excesses or imbalances in a person’s intake of energy and nutrients.
It is a condition that arises from inadequate intake of vital nutrients essential for optimal health, growth, and development within an individual’s diet.
NFHS-5 was conducted in two phases between 2019 and 20211.
The survey included data on various health indicators such as fertility, infant and child mortality, and maternal and child health.
The survey highlighted a decline in the prevalence of stunting among children under five years of age.
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(c) All three statements are correct
As per World Health Organization (WHO), malnutrition refers to deficiencies, excesses or imbalances in a person’s intake of energy and nutrients.
It is a condition that arises from inadequate intake of vital nutrients essential for optimal health, growth, and development within an individual’s diet.
NFHS-5 was conducted in two phases between 2019 and 20211.
The survey included data on various health indicators such as fertility, infant and child mortality, and maternal and child health.
The survey highlighted a decline in the prevalence of stunting among children under five years of age.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements,
1. Public healthcare spending in India is around 2.1% of GDP, which is significantly lower than the global average of 5.4%.
2. Non-Communicable Diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes, account for more than 60% of all deaths in India.
3. After Covid-19, India has achieved the World Health Organization’s recommended doctor-to-population ratio of 1:1000.
How many of the statements is/are correct?
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(b) Only two statements are correct
Public Healthcare Spending: Public healthcare spending in India is around 2.1% of GDP, which is significantly lower than the global average of 5.4%.
Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs): NCDs, such as cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes, account for more than 60% of all deaths in India.
The doctor-to-population ratio in India is 1:834, which is better than the World Health Organization (WHO) standard of 1:1,000. This ratio is based on the following assumptions:
i. 80% of registered allopathic doctors are available
ii. There are 5.65 lakh AYUSH doctors
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(b) Only two statements are correct
Public Healthcare Spending: Public healthcare spending in India is around 2.1% of GDP, which is significantly lower than the global average of 5.4%.
Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs): NCDs, such as cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes, account for more than 60% of all deaths in India.
The doctor-to-population ratio in India is 1:834, which is better than the World Health Organization (WHO) standard of 1:1,000. This ratio is based on the following assumptions:
i. 80% of registered allopathic doctors are available
ii. There are 5.65 lakh AYUSH doctors
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following species:
1. Great Indian Bustard
2. Snow Leopard
3. Gharial
4. Olive Ridley Turtle
Which of the above species are listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List?
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(a) 1 and 3 only
Critically endangered is the highest risk category assigned by the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red List to wild species. There are five quantitative criteria to determine whether a taxon is threatened.
Great Indian Bustard: Listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List due to habitat loss and hunting pressures.
Snow Leopard: Listed as Vulnerable, not Critically Endangered.
Gharial: Listed as Critically Endangered due to habitat destruction and fishing activities.
Olive Ridley Turtle: Listed as Vulnerable, not Critically Endangered.
Critically Endangered Mammals are:
Pygmy Hog (Porcula salvania), Andaman White-toothed Shrew (Crocidura andamanensis), Jenkin’s Andaman Spiny Shrew (Crocidura jenkinsi), Nicobar White-tailed Shrew (Crocidura nicobarica), Kondana Rat (Millardia kondana), Large Rock Rat or Elvira Rat (Cremnomys elvira), Namdapha Flying Squirrel (Biswamoyopterus biswasi), Malabar Civet (Viverra civettina), Sumatran Rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis) and Javan Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros sondaicus)
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(a) 1 and 3 only
Critically endangered is the highest risk category assigned by the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red List to wild species. There are five quantitative criteria to determine whether a taxon is threatened.
Great Indian Bustard: Listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List due to habitat loss and hunting pressures.
Snow Leopard: Listed as Vulnerable, not Critically Endangered.
Gharial: Listed as Critically Endangered due to habitat destruction and fishing activities.
Olive Ridley Turtle: Listed as Vulnerable, not Critically Endangered.
Critically Endangered Mammals are:
Pygmy Hog (Porcula salvania), Andaman White-toothed Shrew (Crocidura andamanensis), Jenkin’s Andaman Spiny Shrew (Crocidura jenkinsi), Nicobar White-tailed Shrew (Crocidura nicobarica), Kondana Rat (Millardia kondana), Large Rock Rat or Elvira Rat (Cremnomys elvira), Namdapha Flying Squirrel (Biswamoyopterus biswasi), Malabar Civet (Viverra civettina), Sumatran Rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis) and Javan Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros sondaicus)
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to criteria to determine whether a species is critically endangered, consider the following statements:
1. Populations have declined or will decrease, by greater than 80% over the last 10 years or three generations.
2. Small population size of less than 1000 individuals and continuing decline at 25% in 3 years or one generation.
3. Very small or restricted population of fewer than 500 mature individuals.
How many of the statements is/are incorrect?
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(b) Only two statements are incorrect (2nd and 3rd)
Critically endangered is the highest risk category assigned by the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red List to wild species. There are five quantitative criteria to determine whether a taxon is threatened. A taxon is critically endangered when the best available evidence indicates that it meets any of the following criteria:
i. Populations have declined or will decrease, by greater than 80% over the last 10 years or three generations. (Statement 1 is correct)
ii. Have a restricted geographical range.
iii. Small population size of less than 250 individuals and continuing decline at 25% in 3 years or one generation.
iv. Very small or restricted population of fewer than 50 mature individuals.
v. High probability of extinction in the wild.
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(b) Only two statements are incorrect (2nd and 3rd)
Critically endangered is the highest risk category assigned by the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red List to wild species. There are five quantitative criteria to determine whether a taxon is threatened. A taxon is critically endangered when the best available evidence indicates that it meets any of the following criteria:
i. Populations have declined or will decrease, by greater than 80% over the last 10 years or three generations. (Statement 1 is correct)
ii. Have a restricted geographical range.
iii. Small population size of less than 250 individuals and continuing decline at 25% in 3 years or one generation.
iv. Very small or restricted population of fewer than 50 mature individuals.
v. High probability of extinction in the wild.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
‘TrueNat’, sometimes seen in the news is related to?
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(c) Molecular diagnostic test used for the detection of infectious diseases.
TrueNat is a portable, chip-based and battery-operated machine developed by a Goa-based company Molbio Diagnostics Private Limited. It is a cost-effective and a miniature version of the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test.
It was originally developed to detect Tuberculosis (TB) in one hour. The World Health Organisation has approved TrueNat for detecting TB.
ICMR has also approved the use of TrueNat for the diagnosis of infectious diseases such as Covid and Hepatitis, among others.
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(c) Molecular diagnostic test used for the detection of infectious diseases.
TrueNat is a portable, chip-based and battery-operated machine developed by a Goa-based company Molbio Diagnostics Private Limited. It is a cost-effective and a miniature version of the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test.
It was originally developed to detect Tuberculosis (TB) in one hour. The World Health Organisation has approved TrueNat for detecting TB.
ICMR has also approved the use of TrueNat for the diagnosis of infectious diseases such as Covid and Hepatitis, among others.
