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Papers covered: Winter 2020, Summer 2021, Winter 2021, Winter 2022 (Old & 2019 pattern), Summer 2023, Winter 2023 π΄ = Repeated 3+ times (MUST DO) | π = Repeated 2 times (HIGH PRIORITY) | π‘ = Probable (likely to come)
| Priority | Topic | Years Asked |
|---|---|---|
| π΄ | Iceberg Phenomenon of Disease | 2020 Winter, 2021 Summer, 2023 Winter |
| π΄ | Human Development Index (HDI) | 2021 Summer, 2022 Winter, 2023 Summer |
| π | Functions of a Family / Types of Family | 2021 Summer, 2020 Winter |
| π‘ | Community Diagnosis | 2022 (Old) |
| π‘ | Social factors influencing health | 2022 (Old) |
| π‘ | Principles of Primary Health Care | 2020, 2021 (Old) |
Most Probable 2026: Iceberg phenomenon (most repeated across all years), HDI, Principles of Primary Health Care
| Priority | Topic | Years Asked |
|---|---|---|
| π΄ | Case Control Study (steps, sources of bias) | 2023 Summer, 2021 Summer, Multiple times |
| π΄ | Screening Test - Validity, Repeatability, Sensitivity, Specificity | 2022 Winter, 2021 Summer, 2020 Winter |
| π΄ | Incidence & Prevalence (definitions, uses, attack rate) | 2022 Winter |
| π | Randomized Controlled Trial (types, steps) | 2021 Summer |
| π | Epidemiology - Definition & Uses | 2023 Summer |
| π | Odds Ratio & Relative Risk / Attributable Risk | 2023 Winter, Multiple |
| π | Bias in research | Multiple papers |
| π‘ | Cohort Study vs Case Control Study | 2021 Winter (Old) |
| π‘ | Lead Time in Screening | 2023 Winter, 2022 Winter |
| π‘ | Epidemic - Types, Investigation steps | 2023 Winter |
Most Probable 2026: Case Control Study (LAQ), Screening test characteristics, Incidence vs Prevalence
| Priority | Topic | Years Asked |
|---|---|---|
| π΄ | Standard Normal Curve / Normal Distribution | 2021 Summer, 2021 Winter, 2020 Winter |
| π΄ | Human Poverty Index / Human Development Index | 2022 Winter, 2023 Summer |
| π | Tests of Significance (T-test, etc.) | Multiple |
| π | Methods of Data Presentation / Histogram | 2022 Winter, 2023 Summer |
| π‘ | Centering Constants | 2022 Winter |
| π‘ | Uses of Statistics in Health | 2023 Summer |
Most Probable 2026: Standard Normal Curve (SAQ), Tests of Significance
| Priority | Topic | Years Asked |
|---|---|---|
| π΄ | Measles - Epidemiology, Complications, Control, Elimination | 2023 Summer (LAQ) |
| π΄ | Rabies / Dog Bite - Post-exposure prophylaxis, wound management | Multiple years |
| π΄ | Dengue - Epidemiology, clinical features, diagnosis | Multiple |
| π΄ | Tuberculosis / RNTCP - Objectives, DOTS, categorization | Multiple |
| π | Typhoid Fever - Epidemiology, prevention & control | Old papers |
| π | Ebola Virus Disease - Epidemiology, prevention | 2022, 2023 |
| π | Acute Diarrhoeal Diseases - Epidemiology & control | 2021 Winter (Old) |
| π | Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI/IMNCI) - Management | Multiple |
| π‘ | Herd Immunity | 2020 Winter |
| π‘ | AFP Surveillance | 2020 Winter |
| π‘ | 17-D Vaccine (Yellow fever) | 2021 Summer |
| π‘ | Rickettsial Diseases | 2022 (Old) |
| π‘ | Chicken Pox (Varicella) characteristics | 2022 Winter |
| π‘ | Emerging & Re-emerging Diseases | 2022 Winter |
Most Probable 2026: Measles (LAQ), Dengue/Rabies (SAQ), RNTCP/DOTS
| Priority | Topic | Years Asked |
|---|---|---|
| π΄ | Air Pollution - Sources, effects, prevention; indicators (SO2, Smoke) | 2020 Winter, 2022 Winter |
| π΄ | Biomedical Waste - Health hazards, categories, disposal, colour coding | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| π | Noise Pollution - Sources, hazards, prevention | 2021 Winter (Old) |
| π | Water Purification (large scale) / Water-borne diseases | Old papers |
| π | Sewage Disposal Methods | 2022 (Old) |
| π‘ | Anti-Rodent Measures | 2022 Winter, 2021 Summer |
| π‘ | Sanitary Well / Water Pollution Law | Multiple |
| π‘ | Indoor Air Pollution | Multiple |
| π‘ | Oxidation Pond | Old papers |
| π‘ | Refuse Disposal in Metropolitan cities | Old papers |
Most Probable 2026: Biomedical waste (LAQ - very high frequency), Air pollution, Sewage disposal
| Priority | Topic | Years Asked |
|---|---|---|
| π΄ | Occupational Diseases - Classification, prevention measures (medical & engineering) | 2021 Winter (Old), Old papers |
| π΄ | Pneumoconiosis - Bagassosis, Byssinosis, Anthracosis, Silicosis, Asbestosis | 2022 Winter, 2020 Winter |
| π΄ | ESI Act 1948 - Scope, medical benefits, maternity benefits | 2023 Winter, 2021 Summer, Multiple |
| π | Factories Act 1948 | 2022 Winter, 2022 (Old) |
| π | Ergonomics | 2023 Summer, Old papers |
| π‘ | Heat Stress Indices & Effects | 2023 Winter |
| π‘ | Lead Poisoning | 2022 (Old), Old papers |
| π‘ | Occupational health hazards in agricultural workers | 2021 Summer |
| π‘ | Organo-chlorine compounds toxicity | 2023 Winter |
Most Probable 2026: ESI Act 1948 (HIGH - LAQ), Pneumoconiosis types, Factories Act
| Priority | Topic | Years Asked |
|---|---|---|
| π΄ | Perinatal Mortality Rate - Definition, causes, prevention | 2022 Winter, 2020 Winter, 2021 Winter (Old) |
| π΄ | Anaemia / Nutritional Anaemia - Anaemia Mukt Bharat, interventions | 2023 Winter (LAQ) |
| π΄ | Maternal Mortality - Causes, prevention, NHM measures | Multiple years |
| π΄ | Antenatal Care / IMNCI | Multiple years |
| π | Low Birth Weight / Kangaroo Mother Care | 2023 Winter, 2021 Winter (Old) |
| π | APGAR Score | 2021 Summer |
| π | Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) | 2021 Summer, 2020 Winter |
| π | Care of Healthy Newborn | 2023 Winter |
| π | Postnatal Complications / Puerperal Sepsis | 2023 Winter (LAQ) |
| π‘ | Infant Mortality - Causes, prevention | Old papers |
| π‘ | Under-5 Clinics / Social Pediatrics | Multiple |
| π‘ | ICDS Scheme - Packages of services | 2021 Winter (Old) |
| π‘ | National Immunization Schedule | Multiple |
| π‘ | Child Survival Index | 2021 Winter (Old) |
| π‘ | Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) | 2021 Summer |
Most Probable 2026: Perinatal Mortality (LAQ), Maternal Mortality, Anaemia Mukt Bharat, Antenatal Care
| Priority | Topic | Years Asked |
|---|---|---|
| π΄ | Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM) - Ecology, epidemiology, prevention | 2021 Summer (LAQ), 2021 Winter (Old) |
| π΄ | Nutritional Assessment - Methods, community assessment | Old papers |
| π | Vitamin A Deficiency / Xerophthalmia - Prevention, control | 2022 Winter, 2021 Summer |
| π | Iodine Deficiency Disorders / National Programme | 2020 Winter |
| π | Nutritional Anaemia (also in MCH) | 2023 Winter |
| π | Obesity - Epidemiology, indices, prevention | 2021 Summer, 2023 Summer |
| π‘ | Balanced Diet | Old papers |
| π‘ | National Nutrition Policy strategies | Old papers |
| π‘ | Food Fortification & Food Adulteration | 2022 (Old), Multiple |
| π‘ | Undernutrition indicators in children | 2022 Winter |
| π‘ | Glycemic Index | Old papers |
Most Probable 2026: PEM (LAQ), Vitamin A deficiency, Obesity epidemiology
| Priority | Topic | Years Asked |
|---|---|---|
| π΄ | Demographic Cycle - Stages and importance | 2022 Winter, 2020 Winter, 2023 Summer |
| π΄ | Contraceptive Methods - Classification, OCP benefits | 2023 Summer (LAQ) |
| π | Population Pyramid of India | 2023 Winter |
| π | Fertility Indices / Factors affecting fertility | 2020 Winter, Old papers |
| π | Dependency Ratio | 2021 Winter (Old) |
| π‘ | Demographic profile of India | Old papers |
| π‘ | Natural Family Planning Methods | 2021 Summer, Old papers |
| π‘ | Injectable Contraceptives | Old papers |
| π‘ | Birth Control Vaccine | 2022 (Old) |
| π‘ | Eligible Couple | Old papers |
| π‘ | MTP Act 1971 | Old papers |
| π‘ | Small Family Norm | Old papers |
Most Probable 2026: Demographic Cycle, Contraceptive methods (LAQ), Population pyramid
| Priority | Topic | Years Asked |
|---|---|---|
| π΄ | Primary Health Centre (PHC) - Staff pattern, IPHS, MO job responsibilities | 2022 Winter, 2023 Winter |
| π΄ | Health Care System in India / Organization of public health care | 2020 Winter (LAQ), 2022 (Old) |
| π΄ | Primary Health Care (PHC Concept) - Definition, Elements, Principles | 2021 Winter (Old), 2023 Summer (LAQ) |
| π | WHO - Structure, Functions | 2022 Winter, 2022 (Old), Old papers |
| π | UNICEF - Functions, Role in child survival | 2023 Winter, 2023 Summer |
| π | Panchayati Raj Institutions | 2021 Summer, 2023 Winter |
| π | Health Planning / Planning Cycle / Steps | Old papers, Multiple |
| π‘ | Voluntary Health Agencies | 2022 (Old) |
| π‘ | Bhore Committee recommendations | Old papers |
| π‘ | Shrivastava Committee | 2020 Winter |
| π‘ | Indian Red Cross Society | Old papers |
| π‘ | Social Security for Industrial Workers | Old papers |
Most Probable 2026: PHC - IPHS/staffing (LAQ), Primary Health Care concept, WHO functions
| Priority | Topic | Years Asked |
|---|---|---|
| π΄ | Principles of Health Education | 2021 Summer, 2022 Winter, 2023 Summer |
| π΄ | Approaches & Models of Health Education | 2021 Winter (Old), 2023 Summer (LAQ), 2023 Winter |
| π | Health Education vs Health Propaganda | Old papers |
| π‘ | Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs | 2023 Summer |
| π‘ | Types of Learning | Old papers |
| π‘ | Barriers of Communication | Old papers |
Most Probable 2026: Health Education Models (LAQ - very high frequency), Principles of health education
| Priority | Topic | Years Asked |
|---|---|---|
| π΄ | Diabetes Mellitus - Epidemiological determinants, management, prevention | 2022 Winter, 2023 Winter, Multiple |
| π΄ | Cancer - Causes, warning signs, environmental risk factors | 2023 Winter, 2021 Summer, Multiple |
| π | Coronary Heart Disease / Hypertension - Epidemiology, prevention | 2022 (Old), Old papers |
| π | Road Traffic Accidents - Epidemiology, prevention | 2020 Winter |
| π‘ | National Cancer Control Programme | 2022 (Old) |
| π‘ | Nutritional factors in CVD | Old papers |
| π‘ | Rule of halves in hypertension | Old papers |
Most Probable 2026: Diabetes (epidemiology + management), Cancer (warning signs + causes)
| Priority | Topic | Years Asked |
|---|---|---|
| π΄ | Triage in Disaster Management | 2022 Winter, 2020 Winter, Old papers |
| π | Disaster Management Cycle & Preparedness | 2023 Summer, 2021 Summer |
| π‘ | Man-made Disasters | 2023 Winter |
Most Probable 2026: Triage in disaster (SAQ - extremely repeated)
| Priority | Topic | Years Asked |
|---|---|---|
| π΄ | PERT (Programme Evaluation and Review Technique) | 2021 Summer, 2020 Winter, Old papers |
| π‘ | Network Analysis | 2021 Winter (Old) |
| π‘ | Work Sampling | 2022 (Old) |
| π‘ | Record Linkage | Old papers |
| π‘ | Cost Effective Analysis | Old papers |
Most Probable 2026: PERT (SAQ - repeated every year almost)
| Priority | Topic | Years Asked |
|---|---|---|
| π | Mental Health - Causes of mental illness, mental health checklist | 2022 Winter, 2023 Winter |
| π | Drug Dependence - Agents, prevention, cannabis | 2022 (Old), 2020 Winter, 2023 Summer |
| π | Elderly - Problems, social security measures | Old papers |
| π‘ | Juvenile Delinquency | Old papers |
| π‘ | Adolescent Friendly Health Services | 2023 Summer |
| π‘ | Child Trafficking | 2022 (Old), 2020 Winter |
| π‘ | Problem Family | 2023 Winter |
| π‘ | Vision 2020 | Old papers |
| Unit | Top Priority Topic |
|---|---|
| Epidemiology | Case Control Study, Screening Test Validity |
| Communicable Diseases | Measles, Rabies, Dengue, RNTCP |
| Environmental Health | Biomedical Waste, Air Pollution |
| Occupational Health | ESI Act, Pneumoconiosis, Factories Act |
| MCH | Perinatal Mortality, Anaemia, Maternal Mortality |
| Nutrition | PEM, Vitamin A deficiency, Obesity |
| Family Planning | Demographic Cycle, Contraceptive methods |
| Health System | PHC/IPHS, Primary Health Care concept |
| Health Education | Models & Approaches, Principles |
| NCDs | Diabetes, Cancer |
| Disaster | Triage |
| Health Planning | PERT |
| Biostatistics | Normal Curve, HDI |
Note: Pages 41-140 of your PDF appear to be blank/image-only pages that could not be extracted as text - likely MCQ section or OSPE/viva material. The analysis above is based on all extractable question paper text from 2020-2023 across both Old Scheme and 2019 Scheme MUHS papers. For 2024-2026 pattern updates, check the latest MUHS notifications.
Tell me full questions with with label of laq and saq
LAQ = Long Answer Question (8-12 marks) | SAQ = Short Answer Question (3-7 marks) π΄ = Repeated 3+ times | π = Repeated 2 times | π‘ = Asked once
| # | Type | Question | Year | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | π΄ SAQ | Write note on Iceberg Phenomenon | 2023 Winter, 2021 Summer | 7/3 |
| 2 | π΄ SAQ | Write note on Human Development Index (HDI) | 2023 Summer, 2022 Winter | 7 |
| 3 | π SAQ | Functions of a Family | 2021 Summer | 3 |
| 4 | π SAQ | Define and discuss Family - types, role in health & disease | 2020 Winter (LAQ) | 8 |
| 5 | π‘ SAQ | Community Diagnosis | 2022 Old | 3 |
| 6 | π‘ SAQ | Mental dimension of Health | 2022 Old | 3 |
| 7 | π‘ SAQ | Social factors influencing health | 2022 Old | 3 |
| 8 | π‘ SAQ | Health service research | 2022 Old | 3 |
| 9 | π‘ SAQ | Migration studies | 2022 Old | 3 |
| 10 | π‘ SAQ | Socialization - how it affects health | 2023 Summer | 7 |
| 11 | π‘ SAQ | Dynamics of Social change and relation with Health | 2022 Winter | 7 |
| 12 | π‘ SAQ | Eugenics | 2021 Summer | 3 |
| 13 | π‘ SAQ | Genetic counseling | 2020 Winter | 3 |
| 14 | π‘ SAQ | Write note on Human Poverty Index | 2022 Winter | 7 |
| # | Type | Question | Year | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | π΄ LAQ | Define Epidemiology. Write various uses. Discuss in detail various steps in conducting a Case Control Study | 2023 Summer | 12 |
| 16 | π΄ LAQ | What are the different types of Randomized Controlled Trials? Describe basic steps in conducting an RCT | 2021 Summer | 8 |
| 17 | π΄ LAQ | Explain Acceptability, Repeatability and Validity of Screening Test. Explain Observer's variation and Biological variation with Screening Test | 2022 Winter | 12 |
| 18 | π΄ LAQ | Define Incidence and Prevalence. Explain attack rate, secondary attack rate, Point Prevalence and Period Prevalence. Write uses of Incidence and Prevalence | 2022 Winter | 12 |
| 19 | π SAQ | Difference between case-control study and cohort study | 2021 Winter Old | 3 |
| 20 | π SAQ | Define and mention Criteria for Screening | 2021 Winter Old | 3 |
| 21 | π SAQ | Advantages and disadvantages of case control study | 2020 Winter | 3 |
| 22 | π SAQ | Validity of a screening test | 2020 Winter, 2021 Summer | 3 |
| 23 | π SAQ | Write note on Odds Ratio | 2023 Winter | 7 |
| 24 | π SAQ | Write note on Secular trend | 2023 Winter | 7 |
| 25 | π SAQ | Write note on Lead time in screening | 2023 Winter | 7 |
| 26 | π SAQ | Write seven characteristics of Screening Tests | 2023 Summer | 7 |
| 27 | π SAQ | Write note on types of Epidemic | 2023 Winter | 7 |
| 28 | π‘ SAQ | Enumerate Steps of Investigation of an Epidemic | 2023 Winter | 7 |
| 29 | π‘ SAQ | Differentiate between screening test and diagnostic test | Multiple | 5 |
| 30 | π‘ SAQ | Define Specificity - give examples of conditions where high specificity test is chosen | Old | 2 |
| 31 | π‘ SAQ | Define survival rate | Old | 2 |
| 32 | π‘ SAQ | Define attributable risk | Old | 2 |
| 33 | π‘ SAQ | Primary case and index case | Old | 2 |
| 34 | π‘ SAQ | Isolation and quarantine | Old | 2 |
| 35 | π‘ SAQ | Spot map | Old | 2 |
| 36 | π‘ SAQ | Explain "Bias" in research with an example | Old | 5 |
| 37 | π‘ SAQ | Sources of bias in case-control studies and methods of overcoming it | Old | 5 |
| 38 | π‘ SAQ | Define migration studies. Discuss use in epidemiology | Old | 5 |
| 39 | π‘ SAQ | Explain the rule of halves in epidemiology of hypertension and suggest methods to overcome it | Old | 5 |
| # | Type | Question | Year | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | π΄ SAQ | Standard Normal Curve / Normal Distribution Curve | 2021 Summer, 2021 Winter Old | 3 |
| 41 | π SAQ | Write note on Centering Constants | 2022 Winter | 7 |
| 42 | π SAQ | Enumerate Methods of Data Presentation | 2022 Winter | 7 |
| 43 | π SAQ | Write note on Histogram | 2023 Summer | 7 |
| 44 | π SAQ | Write uses of statistics in Health | 2023 Summer | 7 |
| 45 | π‘ SAQ | Tests of Significance (Unpaired T test etc.) | Multiple | 3/5 |
| 46 | π‘ SAQ | Standard Normal Deviate | 2022 Old | 3 |
| # | Type | Question | Year | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | π΄ LAQ | Describe epidemiological factors related to Measles. Write complications, control measures of Measles Outbreak, and strategies for Measles Elimination | 2023 Summer | 12 |
| 48 | π΄ LAQ | Enumerate water-borne diseases. Describe epidemiology and control of Acute Diarrhoeal Diseases | 2021 Winter Old | 8 |
| 49 | π΄ LAQ | What are objectives of RNTCP? How are diagnosis, categorization and treatment of TB done according to RNTCP? | Old | 10 |
| 50 | π΄ LAQ | Describe in detail the epidemiology, clinical features and diagnosis of Dengue | Old | 10 |
| 51 | π΄ LAQ | Describe classification of post-exposure prophylaxis and wound management of dog bite cases. Add note on advantages of intradermal cell culture vaccines | Old | 10 |
| 52 | π SAQ | Write short note on Ebola Virus Disease - epidemiology, prevention | 2023 Summer, Old | 7/5 |
| 53 | π SAQ | Components of DOTS | 2021 Winter Old | 3 |
| 54 | π SAQ | Post-exposure prophylaxis in animal bite cases | 2021 Winter Old | 3 |
| 55 | π SAQ | Pre-exposure prophylaxis for rabies | 2020 Winter | 3 |
| 56 | π SAQ | Describe diagnosis and management of ARI (1 yr old child) as per IMNCI guidelines | Old | 8 |
| 57 | π‘ SAQ | Herd Immunity | 2020 Winter | 3 |
| 58 | π‘ SAQ | Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) Surveillance | 2020 Winter | 3 |
| 59 | π‘ SAQ | 17-D Vaccine | 2021 Summer | 3 |
| 60 | π‘ SAQ | Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever | 2021 Summer | 3 |
| 61 | π‘ SAQ | Write characteristics of rash of Chicken Pox | 2022 Winter | 7 |
| 62 | π‘ SAQ | Enumerate any 6 emerging and re-emerging diseases | 2022 Winter | 7 |
| 63 | π‘ SAQ | Integrated Counseling and Testing Centre (ICTC) | 2021 Winter Old | 3 |
| 64 | π‘ SAQ | Varicella Zoster Immunoglobulin (VZIG) | 2022 Old | 3 |
| 65 | π‘ SAQ | Write classification of Rickettsial diseases. Discuss epidemiology, treatment, prevention and control | 2022 Old (LAQ) | 8 |
| 66 | π‘ SAQ | Tertiary preventive measures for Leprosy patients | Old | 5 |
| 67 | π‘ SAQ | Referral system in National Leprosy Eradication Programme | 2021 Summer | 3 |
| 68 | π‘ SAQ | Prevention of Neonatal Tetanus | Old | 5 |
| 69 | π‘ SAQ | Cold chain maintenance and equipment used | Old | 5 |
| 70 | π‘ SAQ | Apply levels of prevention and modes of intervention to Diabetes Mellitus | Old | 5 |
| 71 | π‘ SAQ | Describe method of application and mode of action of pyrethrum | Old | 2 |
| # | Type | Question | Year | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | π΄ LAQ | Discuss Biomedical Waste Hazards and describe its categories | 2021 Winter Old | 8 |
| 73 | π΄ LAQ | What are health hazards of health care waste? Write about various treatment and disposal technologies | 2021 Summer | 8 |
| 74 | π΄ LAQ | Describe sources of air pollution. Enumerate harmful effects and write measures to prevent air pollution | 2020 Winter | 8 |
| 75 | π΄ LAQ | Enumerate sources and health hazards of Noise Pollution. Describe measures for prevention and control | 2021 Winter Old | 8 |
| 76 | π΄ LAQ | List water-related diseases. How is water purified on a large scale? | Old | 10 |
| 77 | π΄ LAQ | Discuss various methods of Sewage Disposal. Write note on social aspects of sewage disposal | 2022 Old | 8 |
| 78 | π΄ SAQ | Write note on Biomedical Waste Management | Old | 5 |
| 79 | π SAQ | Write note on Air Pollution Indicators - Sulphur Dioxide, Smoke and Suspended Particles | 2022 Winter | 7 |
| 80 | π SAQ | Health hazards of health care waste | 2021 Winter Old, 2020 Winter | 3 |
| 81 | π SAQ | Categories in Bio-medical Waste | 2020 Winter | 3 |
| 82 | π SAQ | Enumerate Methods of Biomedical Waste Disposal | 2023 Summer | 7 |
| 83 | π SAQ | Write colour coding in Biomedical waste segregation | 2023 Summer | 7 |
| 84 | π SAQ | Enlist bio-medical waste disposed into blue bin | Old | 2 |
| 85 | π SAQ | Bio-medical wastes ideal for incineration | Old | 2 |
| 86 | π SAQ | Biological effects of radiation | 2021 Summer | 3 |
| 87 | π‘ SAQ | Anti-Rodent Measures | 2022 Winter, 2021 Summer | 7/3 |
| 88 | π‘ SAQ | Discuss sources and hazards of indoor air pollution | Old | 5 |
| 89 | π‘ SAQ | Attributes of a sanitary well | Old | 5 |
| 90 | π‘ SAQ | Enlist principal methods of refuse disposal. Describe method used in metropolitan cities and environmental hazards | Old | 5 |
| 91 | π‘ SAQ | Oxidation pond | Old | 5 |
| 92 | π‘ SAQ | Water pollution law | 2022 Old | 3 |
| 93 | π‘ SAQ | Green house effect | Old | 2 |
| 94 | π‘ SAQ | Air pollutants | Old | 2 |
| 95 | π‘ SAQ | Despite of environmental pollutant there is no valid reason to discontinue the use of DDT as insecticide - Explain it | 2022 Old | 3 |
| 96 | π‘ SAQ | Early diagnosis and treatment in prevention and control of genetic diseases | 2022 Old | 3 |
| # | Type | Question | Year | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | π΄ LAQ | Classify the various occupational diseases. Discuss measures for prevention of occupational diseases | Old | 10 |
| 98 | π΄ LAQ | Describe medical and engineering measures for prevention of occupational diseases | 2021 Winter Old | 8 |
| 99 | π΄ LAQ | Write scope of ESI Act 1948. Describe Medical benefit under ESI Act 1948 | 2023 Winter | 12 |
| 100 | π΄ LAQ | Explain in brief the Employees State Insurance Act 1948 | 2021 Summer | 8 |
| 101 | π SAQ | Write note on ESI Act 1948 - Employees State Insurance Act | Old | 5 |
| 102 | π SAQ | Write maternity Benefit under ESI Act 1948 | 2023 Winter | 7 |
| 103 | π SAQ | Write note on Factories Act 1948 | 2022 Winter, 2022 Old | 7/3 |
| 104 | π SAQ | Write note on Ergonomics | 2023 Summer, Old | 7/2 |
| 105 | π SAQ | Define Pneumoconiosis. Write name of Industries and causes related to Bagassosis, Byssinosis, Anthracosis, Silicosis, Asbestosis & Farmer's Lung | 2022 Winter | 7 |
| 106 | π SAQ | Anthracosis | 2020 Winter | 3 |
| 107 | π SAQ | Write note on Toxicity of Organo-chlorine compounds | 2023 Winter | 7 |
| 108 | π‘ SAQ | Occupational health in India | 2022 Old | 3 |
| 109 | π‘ SAQ | Occupational health hazards in agricultural workers | 2021 Summer | 3 |
| 110 | π‘ SAQ | Lead Poisoning and its prevention | Old | 5 |
| 111 | π‘ SAQ | Write note on Heat Stress Indices. What are effects of Heat Stress on health | 2023 Winter (LAQ) | 12 |
| 112 | π‘ SAQ | Social security for industrial workers | Old | 2 |
| 113 | π‘ SAQ | Provision of health-related benefits under ESI Acts | Old | 5 |
| # | Type | Question | Year | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 114 | π΄ LAQ | Define Perinatal Mortality Rate. Enumerate causes of high perinatal mortality in India and write prevention | 2022 Winter, 2020 Winter | 12/8 |
| 115 | π΄ LAQ | A primigravida woman aged 20 years delivered at home, developed puerperal sepsis and died. (a) Identify factors leading to her death (b) Complications in postnatal period (c) Prevention & control measures to reduce maternal deaths in India | 2023 Winter | 12 |
| 116 | π΄ LAQ | An adult non-pregnant woman's Hb is 11.9 gm/dl. (a) Comment on Hb level and detrimental effects (b) Interventions to control nutritional anaemia in community (c) Note on Anaemia Mukt Bharat | 2023 Winter | 12 |
| 117 | π΄ LAQ | Discuss causes and prevention of infant mortality in India | Old | 10 |
| 118 | π΄ LAQ | Define maternal mortality. Discuss causes. Discuss in detail various measures under NHM to reduce maternal mortality | Old | 10 |
| 119 | π΄ LAQ | Mention objectives of antenatal care. What clinical, laboratory and counseling services for antenatal mothers at health facilities? | Old | 10 |
| 120 | π SAQ | A newborn weighs 2.49 kg within one hour of birth. (a) Comment on birth weight (b) Causes of low birth weight (c) Note on Kangaroo Mother Care | 2023 Winter | 7 |
| 121 | π SAQ | APGAR Score | 2021 Summer | 3 |
| 122 | π SAQ | Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) | 2021 Summer, 2020 Winter | 3 |
| 123 | π SAQ | Write note on Care of Healthy Newborn | 2023 Winter | 7 |
| 124 | π SAQ | Natural Family Planning Methods | 2021 Summer | 3 |
| 125 | π SAQ | Social obstetrics | 2022 Old | 3 |
| 126 | π SAQ | Domestic midwifery care | 2020 Winter | 3 |
| 127 | π‘ SAQ | Child Survival Index | 2021 Winter Old | 3 |
| 128 | π‘ SAQ | Packages of services under ICDS Scheme | 2021 Winter Old | 3 |
| 129 | π‘ SAQ | Perinatal Mortality Rate (definition) | 2021 Winter Old | 3 |
| 130 | π‘ SAQ | Filarial indices used in National Filaria Control Programme | 2021 Winter Old | 3 |
| 131 | π‘ SAQ | Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) | 2021 Summer | 3 |
| 132 | π‘ SAQ | National Immunization Schedule | Old | 5 |
| 133 | π‘ SAQ | Principles of Artificial Feeding | 2022 Old | 3 |
| 134 | π‘ SAQ | Write note on Adolescent Friendly Health Services | 2023 Summer | 7 |
| 135 | π‘ SAQ | Differentiate between preterm and small for date babies. Social and biological causes | Old | 5 |
| 136 | π‘ SAQ | Enumerate four potentially harmful practices in community that endanger life of infants | Old | 2 |
| 137 | π‘ SAQ | Indicators for reduction in maternal mortality ratio as per SDGs | Old | 2 |
| 138 | π‘ SAQ | Social pediatrics | Old | 2 |
| 139 | π‘ SAQ | Eligible couple | Old | 2 |
| # | Type | Question | Year | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140 | π΄ LAQ | Classify malnutrition. Describe ecology, prevention and control measures for malnutrition | 2021 Winter Old | 8 |
| 141 | π΄ LAQ | Describe epidemiology, prevention and control of Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM) in India | 2021 Summer | 8 |
| 142 | π΄ LAQ | What is Nutritional Assessment? Write in detail how you would assess nutritional status of a community | Old | 10 |
| 143 | π SAQ | Describe various methods for prevention and control of Vitamin A Deficiency | 2022 Winter | 7 |
| 144 | π SAQ | Enumerate National Nutritional Programs in India. Describe National Iodine Deficiency Disorder Control Program | 2020 Winter (LAQ) | 8 |
| 145 | π SAQ | Describe indices for assessment of obesity | 2023 Summer | 7 |
| 146 | π LAQ | Define Obesity. Write epidemiological determinants of obesity. Preventive and control measures | 2021 Summer | 8 |
| 147 | π SAQ | Indicators of undernutrition in children | 2022 Winter | 7 |
| 148 | π SAQ | Xerophthalmia | 2021 Summer | 3 |
| 149 | π‘ SAQ | Balanced Diet | Old | 5 |
| 150 | π‘ SAQ | Enumerate strategies of National Nutritional Policy | Old | 5 |
| 151 | π‘ SAQ | Assessment of protein quality | 2022 Old | 3 |
| 152 | π‘ SAQ | Food fortification and common food fortification permitted in India | Old | 5 |
| 153 | π‘ SAQ | Define Glycemic Index (GI) and classify foods with examples | Old | 2 |
| 154 | π‘ SAQ | Nutritional factors in cardiovascular disease | Old | 5 |
| 155 | π‘ SAQ | Guidelines for assessing dehydration and oral rehydration therapy | Old | 5 |
| # | Type | Question | Year | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 156 | π΄ LAQ | Classify various contraceptive methods. Enlist non-contraceptive benefits of Combined OCP. Discuss social welfare measures & GoI initiatives to control population | 2023 Summer | 12 |
| 157 | π΄ SAQ | Enumerate and describe the stages of demographic cycle | 2022 Winter, 2020 Winter | 7/3 |
| 158 | π SAQ | The annual population growth rate of a country is more than 2. Comment on status. Draw population pyramid of India and describe it | 2023 Winter | 7 |
| 159 | π SAQ | Dependency ratio | 2021 Winter Old | 3 |
| 160 | π SAQ | Fertility Indices | 2020 Winter | 3 |
| 161 | π SAQ | Factors affecting fertility | Old | 5 |
| 162 | π‘ SAQ | Write any five fertility-related statistics | Old | 5 |
| 163 | π‘ SAQ | Natural family planning methods | Old | 2 |
| 164 | π‘ SAQ | Injectable Contraceptives and their contraindications | Old | 5 |
| 165 | π‘ SAQ | Birth control vaccine | 2022 Old | 3 |
| 166 | π‘ SAQ | Provisions under MTP Act 1971 | Old | 5 |
| 167 | π‘ SAQ | Eligible couple | Old | 2 |
| 168 | π‘ SAQ | Small family norm | Old | 5 |
| 169 | π‘ SAQ | Demographic profile of India | Old | 2 |
| 170 | π‘ SAQ | Stages of demographic cycle and its importance | Old | 5 |
| # | Type | Question | Year | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 171 | π΄ LAQ | Organization of public health care system in India | 2020 Winter | 8 |
| 172 | π΄ LAQ | Discuss in detail the health system in India | 2022 Old | 8 |
| 173 | π΄ LAQ | Describe in detail about the health care systems in India | Old | 10 |
| 174 | π΄ LAQ | Write population norms for various healthcare facilities in India. Discuss staff pattern of PHC. Enlist job responsibilities of Medical Officer of PHC | 2022 Winter | 12 |
| 175 | π΄ LAQ | Define Primary Health Care. Enumerate elements. Enlist and describe principles of Primary Health Care | 2023 Summer | 12 |
| 176 | π΄ SAQ | A PHC in rural area caters to 80,000 population. Currently one MO, one ANM, one pharmacist, one sweeper. Comment on administrative setup. Describe essential health services at PHC as per IPHS | 2023 Winter | 7 |
| 177 | π΄ SAQ | Principles of Primary Health Care | 2021 Winter Old, 2020 Winter | 3 |
| 178 | π SAQ | Write short note on structure of WHO | 2022 Winter | 7 |
| 179 | π SAQ | Functions of WHO | Old | 5 |
| 180 | π SAQ | Role of WHO in health sector | 2022 Old | 3 |
| 181 | π SAQ | Describe functions of UNICEF | 2023 Summer | 7 |
| 182 | π SAQ | Role of UNICEF in child survival | 2021 Winter Old | 3 |
| 183 | π SAQ | UNICEF | 2023 Winter, 2021 Summer | 7/3 |
| 184 | π SAQ | Panchayati Raj system / Panchayat Raj Institution | 2021 Summer, 2023 Winter | 3/7 |
| 185 | π SAQ | Enumerate steps in health planning | 2022 Winter | 7 |
| 186 | π SAQ | Discuss steps in planning cycle | Old (LAQ) | 10 |
| 187 | π‘ SAQ | Enumerate various voluntary health agencies in India. Discuss their role in upliftment of public health | 2022 Old (LAQ) | 8 |
| 188 | π‘ SAQ | Enumerate 8 goals of Millennium Development Goals | 2021 Winter Old | 3 |
| 189 | π‘ SAQ | Bhore Committee recommendations | Old | 2 |
| 190 | π‘ SAQ | Shrivastava Committee | 2020 Winter | 3 |
| 191 | π‘ SAQ | Indian Red Cross Society | Old | 2 |
| 192 | π‘ SAQ | Medical social worker | Old | 2 |
| 193 | π‘ SAQ | Cost effective analysis | Old | 2 |
| 194 | π‘ SAQ | Swachh Bharat Mission | Old | 5 |
| 195 | π‘ SAQ | Hotel sanitation | Old | 2 |
| 196 | π‘ SAQ | Define Primary Health Care | Old | 2 |
| 197 | π‘ SAQ | Two strategies for improvement of health of tribal people | Old | 2 |
| 198 | π‘ SAQ | Sources of health information | Old | 5 |
| 199 | π‘ SAQ | Record linkage | Old | 2 |
| # | Type | Question | Year | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 | π΄ LAQ | What are principles of health education? Explain different methods of health communication | 2021 Summer | 8 |
| 201 | π΄ LAQ | Define Health Education. Describe in detail various approaches and models of health education | 2021 Winter Old | 8 |
| 202 | π΄ SAQ | Enumerate principles of health education | 2022 Winter, Old | 7/5 |
| 203 | π SAQ | The health education regarding compulsory use of mask during COVID-19 pandemic was done to create awareness. Comment on this approach. Describe the 4 approaches of health education with suitable example | 2023 Winter | 7 |
| 204 | π SAQ | Define health education and discuss health education models | 2023 Summer | 7 |
| 205 | π‘ SAQ | Write note on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs with a suitable diagram | 2023 Summer | 7 |
| 206 | π‘ SAQ | Types of learning | Old | 5 |
| 207 | π‘ SAQ | Health education versus health propaganda | Old | 5 |
| 208 | π‘ SAQ | Four approaches to health education | Old | 2 |
| 209 | π‘ SAQ | Barriers of communication | Old | 2 |
| # | Type | Question | Year | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 210 | π΄ SAQ | A 40-year male diagnosed with DM 2 years back, complaining of tingling/numbness in lower extremities. (a) Advice regarding diabetic foot care (b) Epidemiological determinants of DM | 2023 Winter | 7 |
| 211 | π΄ SAQ | Write short note on non-pharmacological management of Diabetes | 2022 Winter | 7 |
| 212 | π΄ SAQ | Discuss causes of cancer. Prepare checklist of warning signs of cancer | 2023 Winter | 7 |
| 213 | π΄ SAQ | Warning signals of cancer to detect high-risk individuals | 2021 Summer | 3 |
| 214 | π SAQ | Discuss epidemiology, prevention and control of Coronary Heart Disease | 2022 Old (LAQ) | 8 |
| 215 | π LAQ | Define accident. Describe epidemiology, prevention and control of Road Traffic Accidents | 2020 Winter | 8 |
| 216 | π SAQ | Define obesity. Write epidemiological determinants. Preventive & control measures | 2021 Summer | 8 |
| 217 | π‘ SAQ | National Cancer Control Programme | 2022 Old | 3 |
| 218 | π‘ SAQ | Environmental risk factors for cancers | Old | 5 |
| 219 | π‘ SAQ | Nutritional factors in cardiovascular disease | Old | 5 |
| 220 | π‘ SAQ | Rule of halves in epidemiology of hypertension | Old | 5 |
| 221 | π‘ SAQ | Modifiable risk factors for hypertension | Old | 2 |
| 222 | π‘ SAQ | Primary and secondary prevention of Rheumatic Heart Disease | Old | 5 |
| 223 | π‘ SAQ | Apply levels of prevention and modes of intervention to Diabetes Mellitus | Old | 5 |
| 224 | π‘ SAQ | VISION 2020 | Old | 5 |
| # | Type | Question | Year | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225 | π΄ SAQ | Describe Triage in Disaster Management | 2022 Winter, 2020 Winter, Old | 7/3 |
| 226 | π SAQ | Write short note on disaster management cycle and disaster preparedness | 2023 Summer | 7 |
| 227 | π SAQ | Disaster preparedness | 2021 Summer | 3 |
| 228 | π‘ SAQ | Man-made disaster | 2023 Winter | 7 |
| # | Type | Question | Year | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 229 | π΄ SAQ | Programme Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) | 2021 Summer, 2020 Winter, Old | 3/2/5 |
| 230 | π‘ SAQ | Network analysis | 2021 Winter Old | 3 |
| 231 | π‘ SAQ | Work sampling | 2022 Old | 3 |
| 232 | π‘ SAQ | Record linkage | Old | 2 |
| # | Type | Question | Year | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 233 | π SAQ | Prepare checklist of >10 questions to aid in checking mental health. Discuss causes of mental illness | 2023 Winter | 7 |
| 234 | π SAQ | Enlist causes of mental ill-health | 2022 Winter | 7 |
| 235 | π SAQ | Write short note on Cannabis use and its prevention and control measures | 2023 Summer | 7 |
| 236 | π SAQ | Agents of drug dependence | 2020 Winter | 3 |
| 237 | π SAQ | Approaches to prevention of drug dependence | 2022 Old | 3 |
| 238 | π SAQ | Preventive measures for drug addiction | 2021 Summer | 3 |
| 239 | π‘ SAQ | List common problems of elderly. Write social security measures for elderly in India | Old (LAQ) | 10 |
| 240 | π‘ SAQ | Write short note on health problems of elderly population | 2023 Summer | 7 |
| 241 | π‘ SAQ | Juvenile Delinquency | Old | 5 |
| 242 | π‘ SAQ | Child Trafficking | 2022 Old, 2020 Winter | 3 |
| 243 | π‘ SAQ | Write note on Problem Family | 2023 Winter | 7 |
| 244 | π‘ SAQ | Write short note on Tobacco control legislation in India | 2023 Summer | 7 |
| 245 | π‘ SAQ | Write short note on food adulteration | 2023 Summer | 7 |
| 246 | π‘ SAQ | Write classification of foodborne diseases. Define adulteration of food. Write note on Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 | 2022 Old (LAQ) | 8 |
| 247 | π‘ SAQ | Safe injection practices | Old | 5 |
| Rank | Type | Question | Times Asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAQ | ESI Act 1948 | 4 times |
| 2 | LAQ/SAQ | Primary Health Care (concept/elements/principles) | 4 times |
| 3 | LAQ | Health Education - Models & Approaches | 4 times |
| 4 | LAQ | Perinatal Mortality Rate | 3 times |
| 5 | LAQ | Biomedical Waste Hazards & Disposal | 4 times |
| 6 | SAQ | Iceberg Phenomenon | 3 times |
| 7 | SAQ | Triage in Disaster Management | 3 times |
| 8 | SAQ | Standard Normal Curve | 3 times |
| 9 | SAQ | PERT | 3 times |
| 10 | SAQ | Screening Test Validity | 3 times |
| 11 | SAQ | Demographic Cycle (stages) | 3 times |
| 12 | SAQ | Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative | 2-3 times |
| 13 | LAQ | Case Control Study | 3 times |
| 14 | SAQ | Human Development Index | 3 times |
| 15 | LAQ | Maternal Mortality | 3 times |
Note: Pages 41-140 of your PDF appear to contain image-based content (possibly MCQ sections or model answers) that could not be extracted as text. All 245+ questions above are sourced from the readable portions covering Winter 2020, Summer 2021, Winter 2021, Winter 2022, Summer 2023, and Winter 2023 papers across both Old Scheme and 2019 Scheme.
Create a Word document with all these questions organized unit-wise for easy study
mkdir -p /tmp/workspace/muhs-psm && ls /tmp/workspace/muhs-psm/
~/muhs-psm/create_psm_doc.py
from docx import Document
from docx.shared import Pt, RGBColor, Inches
from docx.enum.text import WD_ALIGN_PARAGRAPH
from docx.oxml.ns import qn
from docx.oxml import OxmlElement
doc = Document()
# ββ Page margins ββ
for section in doc.sections:
section.top_margin = Inches(1)
section.bottom_margin = Inches(1)
section.left_margin = Inches(1.1)
section.right_margin = Inches(1.1)
# ββ Default body style ββ
normal = doc.styles["Normal"]
normal.font.name = "Arial"
normal.font.size = Pt(11)
# ββ Helper: set paragraph shading ββ
def shade_paragraph(para, fill_hex):
pPr = para._p.get_or_add_pPr()
shd = OxmlElement("w:shd")
shd.set(qn("w:val"), "clear")
shd.set(qn("w:color"), "auto")
shd.set(qn("w:fill"), fill_hex)
pPr.append(shd)
# ββ Helper: add a coloured heading ββ
def add_unit_heading(text, fill="2C3E50", font_color="FFFFFF"):
p = doc.add_paragraph()
p.alignment = WD_ALIGN_PARAGRAPH.CENTER
shade_paragraph(p, fill)
run = p.add_run(text)
run.bold = True
run.font.size = Pt(13)
run.font.color.rgb = RGBColor.from_string(font_color)
return p
def add_paper_heading(text):
p = doc.add_paragraph()
p.alignment = WD_ALIGN_PARAGRAPH.CENTER
shade_paragraph(p, "1A5276")
run = p.add_run(text)
run.bold = True
run.font.size = Pt(15)
run.font.color.rgb = RGBColor.from_string("FFFFFF")
return p
def add_subheading(text):
p = doc.add_paragraph()
shade_paragraph(p, "D6EAF8")
run = p.add_run(text)
run.bold = True
run.font.size = Pt(11.5)
run.font.color.rgb = RGBColor.from_string("1A5276")
return p
# ββ Helper: add question row ββ
def add_question(rank, qtype, priority, question, years, marks):
colors = {"π΄": "FADBD8", "π ": "FDEBD0", "π‘": "FDFEFE"}
fill = colors.get(priority, "FFFFFF")
p = doc.add_paragraph()
shade_paragraph(p, fill)
# Label badge
label_run = p.add_run(f" {qtype} ")
label_run.bold = True
label_run.font.size = Pt(9)
if qtype == "LAQ":
label_run.font.color.rgb = RGBColor.from_string("FFFFFF")
# inline colour via XML trick β just use bold red background text
label_run.font.color.rgb = RGBColor.from_string("C0392B")
else:
label_run.font.color.rgb = RGBColor.from_string("1A5276")
p.add_run(" ")
q_run = p.add_run(question)
q_run.font.size = Pt(11)
p2 = doc.add_paragraph()
shade_paragraph(p2, fill)
meta = p2.add_run(f" Years: {years} | Marks: {marks} | {priority} Priority")
meta.italic = True
meta.font.size = Pt(9)
meta.font.color.rgb = RGBColor.from_string("555555")
doc.add_paragraph() # spacer
# ββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββ
# TITLE PAGE
# ββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββ
doc.add_paragraph()
title_p = doc.add_paragraph()
title_p.alignment = WD_ALIGN_PARAGRAPH.CENTER
tr = title_p.add_run("MUHS PSM\nPYQ Question Bank (2020β2026)")
tr.bold = True
tr.font.size = Pt(22)
tr.font.color.rgb = RGBColor.from_string("1A5276")
sub_p = doc.add_paragraph()
sub_p.alignment = WD_ALIGN_PARAGRAPH.CENTER
sr = sub_p.add_run("Unit-wise | LAQ & SAQ Labelled | Priority Coded\nFor MUHS UTV / Annual Examination Preparation")
sr.font.size = Pt(12)
sr.font.color.rgb = RGBColor.from_string("555555")
doc.add_paragraph()
legend_p = doc.add_paragraph()
legend_p.alignment = WD_ALIGN_PARAGRAPH.CENTER
shade_paragraph(legend_p, "FADBD8")
legend_p.add_run("π΄ Repeated 3+ times β MUST DO ").font.size = Pt(10)
legend_p2 = doc.add_paragraph()
legend_p2.alignment = WD_ALIGN_PARAGRAPH.CENTER
shade_paragraph(legend_p2, "FDEBD0")
legend_p2.add_run("π Repeated 2 times β HIGH PRIORITY ").font.size = Pt(10)
legend_p3 = doc.add_paragraph()
legend_p3.alignment = WD_ALIGN_PARAGRAPH.CENTER
shade_paragraph(legend_p3, "FDFEFE")
legend_p3.add_run("π‘ Asked once β PROBABLE ").font.size = Pt(10)
doc.add_page_break()
# ββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββ
# PAPER I
# ββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββ
add_paper_heading("PAPER I β COMMUNITY MEDICINE I")
doc.add_paragraph()
# βββ UNIT 1 βββ
add_unit_heading("UNIT 1 β CONCEPTS OF HEALTH, DISEASE & SOCIAL MEDICINE")
doc.add_paragraph()
add_question(1, "SAQ", "π΄", "Write note on Iceberg Phenomenon of Disease", "2023 Winter, 2021 Summer", "7 / 3")
add_question(2, "SAQ", "π΄", "Write note on Human Development Index (HDI)", "2023 Summer, 2022 Winter", "7")
add_question(3, "LAQ", "π ", "Define family and describe different family types. Discuss role of family in health and disease.", "2020 Winter", "8")
add_question(4, "SAQ", "π ", "Functions of a Family", "2021 Summer", "3")
add_question(5, "SAQ", "π‘", "Community Diagnosis", "2022 Old", "3")
add_question(6, "SAQ", "π‘", "Mental dimension of Health", "2022 Old", "3")
add_question(7, "SAQ", "π‘", "Social factors influencing the health of the people", "2022 Old", "3")
add_question(8, "SAQ", "π‘", "Health service research", "2022 Old", "3")
add_question(9, "SAQ", "π‘", "Migration studies", "2022 Old", "3")
add_question(10, "SAQ", "π‘", "Write note on Socialization. How socialization affects health.", "2023 Summer", "7")
add_question(11, "SAQ", "π‘", "Write note on Dynamics of Social change and its relation with Health", "2022 Winter", "7")
add_question(12, "SAQ", "π‘", "Eugenics", "2021 Summer", "3")
add_question(13, "SAQ", "π‘", "Genetic counseling", "2020 Winter", "3")
add_question(14, "SAQ", "π‘", "Write note on Human Poverty Index", "2022 Winter", "7")
# βββ UNIT 2 βββ
add_unit_heading("UNIT 2 β EPIDEMIOLOGY")
doc.add_paragraph()
add_question(15, "LAQ", "π΄", "Define Epidemiology. Write various uses of epidemiology. Discuss in detail various steps in conduction of Case Control Study.", "2023 Summer", "12")
add_question(16, "LAQ", "π΄", "What are the different types of Randomized Controlled Trials? Describe basic steps in conducting a Randomized Controlled Trial.", "2021 Summer", "8")
add_question(17, "LAQ", "π΄", "Explain Acceptability, Repeatability and Validity characteristics of Screening Test. Explain relation of Observer's variation and Biological Variation with Screening Test.", "2022 Winter", "12")
add_question(18, "LAQ", "π΄", "Define Incidence and Prevalence. Explain attack rate, secondary attack rate, Point Prevalence and Period Prevalence. Write uses of Incidence and Prevalence.", "2022 Winter", "12")
add_question(19, "SAQ", "π ", "Difference between case-control study and cohort study", "2021 Winter Old", "3")
add_question(20, "SAQ", "π ", "Define and mention Criteria for Screening", "2021 Winter Old", "3")
add_question(21, "SAQ", "π ", "Advantages and disadvantages of case control study", "2020 Winter", "3")
add_question(22, "SAQ", "π ", "Validity of a screening test", "2020 Winter, 2021 Summer", "3")
add_question(23, "SAQ", "π ", "Write note on Odds Ratio", "2023 Winter", "7")
add_question(24, "SAQ", "π ", "Write note on Secular trend", "2023 Winter", "7")
add_question(25, "SAQ", "π ", "Write note on Lead time in screening", "2023 Winter", "7")
add_question(26, "SAQ", "π ", "Write seven Characteristics of Screening Tests", "2023 Summer", "7")
add_question(27, "SAQ", "π ", "Write note on types of Epidemic", "2023 Winter", "7")
add_question(28, "SAQ", "π‘", "Enumerate Steps of Investigation of an Epidemic", "2023 Winter", "7")
add_question(29, "SAQ", "π‘", "Differentiate between screening test and a diagnostic test (two differences)", "Old papers", "2/5")
add_question(30, "SAQ", "π‘", "Define Specificity. Give examples of conditions where a test with high specificity is chosen.", "Old papers", "2")
add_question(31, "SAQ", "π‘", "Define survival rate", "Old papers", "2")
add_question(32, "SAQ", "π‘", "Define attributable risk", "Old papers", "2")
add_question(33, "SAQ", "π‘", "Primary case and index case", "Old papers", "2")
add_question(34, "SAQ", "π‘", "Isolation and quarantine", "Old papers", "2")
add_question(35, "SAQ", "π‘", "Spot map", "Old papers", "2")
add_question(36, "SAQ", "π‘", "Explain 'Bias' in research with an example", "Old papers", "5")
add_question(37, "SAQ", "π‘", "Sources of bias in case-control studies and methods of overcoming it", "Old papers", "5")
add_question(38, "SAQ", "π‘", "Define migration studies. Discuss its use in epidemiology.", "Old papers", "5")
add_question(39, "SAQ", "π‘", "Explain the rule of halves in epidemiology of hypertension and suggest methods to overcome it.", "Old papers", "5")
# βββ UNIT 3 βββ
add_unit_heading("UNIT 3 β BIOSTATISTICS")
doc.add_paragraph()
add_question(40, "SAQ", "π΄", "Standard Normal Curve / Normal Distribution Curve", "2021 Summer, 2021 Winter Old", "3")
add_question(41, "SAQ", "π ", "Write note on Centering Constants", "2022 Winter", "7")
add_question(42, "SAQ", "π ", "Enumerate Methods of Data Presentation", "2022 Winter", "7")
add_question(43, "SAQ", "π ", "Write note on Histogram", "2023 Summer", "7")
add_question(44, "SAQ", "π ", "Write uses of statistics in Health", "2023 Summer", "7")
add_question(45, "SAQ", "π‘", "Tests of Significance (Unpaired T test, etc.)", "Multiple", "3/5")
add_question(46, "SAQ", "π‘", "Standard Normal Deviate", "2022 Old", "3")
# βββ UNIT 4 βββ
add_unit_heading("UNIT 4 β COMMUNICABLE DISEASES")
doc.add_paragraph()
add_question(47, "LAQ", "π΄", "Describe epidemiological factors related to Measles. Write complications of Measles infection. Write control measures of Measles Outbreak. Write strategies for Measles Elimination.", "2023 Summer", "12")
add_question(48, "LAQ", "π΄", "Enumerate water-borne diseases. Describe epidemiology and control of Acute Diarrhoeal Diseases.", "2021 Winter Old", "8")
add_question(49, "LAQ", "π΄", "What are the objectives of RNTCP? How are diagnosis, categorization and treatment of tuberculosis done according to RNTCP?", "Old papers", "10")
add_question(50, "LAQ", "π΄", "Describe in detail the epidemiology, clinical features and diagnosis of Dengue.", "Old papers", "10")
add_question(51, "LAQ", "π΄", "Describe classification of post-exposure prophylaxis and wound management of dog bite cases. Add a note on advantages of intradermal administration of cell culture vaccines.", "Old papers", "10")
add_question(52, "SAQ", "π ", "Write short note on Ebola Virus Disease β epidemiology, prevention and control", "2023 Summer, Old", "7/5")
add_question(53, "SAQ", "π ", "Components of DOTS", "2021 Winter Old", "3")
add_question(54, "SAQ", "π ", "Post-exposure prophylaxis in animal bite cases", "2021 Winter Old", "3")
add_question(55, "SAQ", "π ", "Pre-exposure prophylaxis for rabies", "2020 Winter", "3")
add_question(56, "LAQ", "π ", "Describe the diagnosis and management of a one-year-old child with Acute Respiratory Infection as per IMNCI guidelines. Enlist the vaccines that can be used in its prevention.", "Old papers", "8/10")
add_question(57, "SAQ", "π‘", "Herd Immunity", "2020 Winter", "3")
add_question(58, "SAQ", "π‘", "Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) Surveillance", "2020 Winter", "3")
add_question(59, "SAQ", "π‘", "17-D Vaccine (Yellow Fever)", "2021 Summer", "3")
add_question(60, "SAQ", "π‘", "Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever", "2021 Summer", "3")
add_question(61, "SAQ", "π‘", "Write characteristics of rash of Chicken Pox", "2022 Winter", "7")
add_question(62, "SAQ", "π‘", "Enumerate any 6 emerging and re-emerging diseases", "2022 Winter", "7")
add_question(63, "SAQ", "π‘", "Integrated Counseling and Testing Centre (ICTC)", "2021 Winter Old", "3")
add_question(64, "SAQ", "π‘", "Varicella Zoster Immunoglobulin (VZIG)", "2022 Old", "3")
add_question(65, "LAQ", "π‘", "Write classification of Rickettsial diseases. Discuss the epidemiology, treatment, prevention and control of various rickettsial diseases.", "2022 Old", "8")
add_question(66, "SAQ", "π‘", "Tertiary preventive measures for Leprosy patients", "Old papers", "5")
add_question(67, "SAQ", "π‘", "Referral system in National Leprosy Eradication Programme", "2021 Summer", "3")
add_question(68, "SAQ", "π‘", "Prevention of Neonatal Tetanus", "Old papers", "5")
add_question(69, "SAQ", "π‘", "Cold chain maintenance and the equipment used for it", "Old papers", "5")
add_question(70, "SAQ", "π‘", "Apply levels of prevention and modes of intervention to Diabetes Mellitus", "Old papers", "5")
add_question(71, "SAQ", "π‘", "Describe the method of application and mode of action of pyrethrum", "Old papers", "2")
# βββ UNIT 5 βββ
add_unit_heading("UNIT 5 β ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH")
doc.add_paragraph()
add_question(72, "LAQ", "π΄", "Discuss about Biomedical Waste Hazards and describe its categories.", "2021 Winter Old", "8")
add_question(73, "LAQ", "π΄", "What are the health hazards of health care waste? Write in brief about the various treatment and disposal technologies for health care waste.", "2021 Summer", "8")
add_question(74, "LAQ", "π΄", "Describe sources of air pollution. Enumerate harmful effects of air pollution and write in brief about measures to prevent air pollution.", "2020 Winter", "8")
add_question(75, "LAQ", "π΄", "Enumerate the sources and Health Hazards of Noise Pollution. Describe the measures for its prevention and control.", "2021 Winter Old", "8")
add_question(76, "LAQ", "π΄", "List the water-related diseases. How is water purified on a large scale?", "Old papers", "10")
add_question(77, "LAQ", "π΄", "Discuss various methods of Sewage Disposal. Write note on social aspects of sewage disposal.", "2022 Old", "8")
add_question(78, "SAQ", "π΄", "Biomedical Waste Management β categories, disposal, safe injection practices", "Old papers", "5")
add_question(79, "SAQ", "π ", "Write note on Air Pollution Indicators: Sulphur Dioxide, Smoke and Suspended Particles", "2022 Winter", "7")
add_question(80, "SAQ", "π ", "Health hazards of health care waste", "2021 Winter Old, 2020 Winter", "3")
add_question(81, "SAQ", "π ", "Categories in Bio-medical Waste", "2020 Winter", "3")
add_question(82, "SAQ", "π ", "Enumerate Methods of Biomedical Waste Disposal", "2023 Summer", "7")
add_question(83, "SAQ", "π ", "Write colour coding in Biomedical Waste Segregation", "2023 Summer", "7")
add_question(84, "SAQ", "π ", "Enlist bio-medical waste disposed into blue bin", "Old papers", "2")
add_question(85, "SAQ", "π ", "Bio-medical wastes ideal for incineration", "Old papers", "2")
add_question(86, "SAQ", "π ", "Biological effects of radiation", "2021 Summer", "3")
add_question(87, "SAQ", "π‘", "Anti-Rodent Measures", "2022 Winter, 2021 Summer", "7/3")
add_question(88, "SAQ", "π‘", "Discuss sources and hazards of indoor air pollution", "Old papers", "5")
add_question(89, "SAQ", "π‘", "Describe the attributes of a sanitary well", "Old papers", "5")
add_question(90, "SAQ", "π‘", "Enlist the principal methods of refuse disposal. Describe the method used in metropolitan cities and highlight the environmental hazards associated with it.", "Old papers", "5")
add_question(91, "SAQ", "π‘", "Oxidation pond", "Old papers", "5")
add_question(92, "SAQ", "π‘", "Water pollution law", "2022 Old", "3")
add_question(93, "SAQ", "π‘", "Green house effect", "Old papers", "2")
add_question(94, "SAQ", "π‘", "Air pollutants", "Old papers", "2")
add_question(95, "SAQ", "π‘", "'Despite of environmental pollutant there is no valid reason to discontinue the use of DDT as insecticide' β Explain it.", "2022 Old", "3")
# βββ UNIT 6 βββ
add_unit_heading("UNIT 6 β OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH")
doc.add_paragraph()
add_question(96, "LAQ", "π΄", "Classify the various occupational diseases. Discuss the measures for prevention of occupational diseases.", "Old papers", "10")
add_question(97, "LAQ", "π΄", "Describe medical and engineering measures for prevention of occupational diseases.", "2021 Winter Old", "8")
add_question(98, "LAQ", "π΄", "Write scope of Employees State Insurance Act 1948. Describe Medical benefit under ESI Act 1948.", "2023 Winter", "12")
add_question(99, "LAQ", "π΄", "Explain in brief the Employees State Insurance Act 1948.", "2021 Summer", "8")
add_question(100, "SAQ", "π΄", "Write note on ESI Act 1948 (Employees State Insurance Act)", "Old papers", "5")
add_question(101, "SAQ", "π΄", "Write maternity Benefit under ESI Act 1948", "2023 Winter", "7")
add_question(102, "SAQ", "π ", "Write note on Factories Act 1948", "2022 Winter, 2022 Old", "7/3")
add_question(103, "SAQ", "π ", "Write note on Ergonomics", "2023 Summer, Old papers", "7/2")
add_question(104, "SAQ", "π ", "Define Pneumoconiosis. Write name of industries and causes related to Bagassosis, Byssinosis, Anthracosis, Silicosis, Asbestosis and Farmer's Lung.", "2022 Winter", "7")
add_question(105, "SAQ", "π ", "Anthracosis", "2020 Winter", "3")
add_question(106, "SAQ", "π ", "Write note on Toxicity of Organo-chlorine compounds", "2023 Winter", "7")
add_question(107, "LAQ", "π‘", "Write note on Heat Stress Indices. What are effects of Heat Stress on health? Describe in brief.", "2023 Winter", "12")
add_question(108, "SAQ", "π‘", "Occupational health in India", "2022 Old", "3")
add_question(109, "SAQ", "π‘", "Occupational health hazards in agricultural workers", "2021 Summer", "3")
add_question(110, "SAQ", "π‘", "Lead poisoning and its prevention", "Old papers", "5")
add_question(111, "SAQ", "π‘", "Social security for industrial workers", "Old papers", "2")
add_question(112, "SAQ", "π‘", "Provision of health-related benefits under Employees State Insurance Acts", "Old papers", "5")
doc.add_page_break()
# ββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββ
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add_paper_heading("PAPER II β COMMUNITY MEDICINE II")
doc.add_paragraph()
# βββ UNIT 7 βββ
add_unit_heading("UNIT 7 β MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH (MCH)")
doc.add_paragraph()
add_question(113, "LAQ", "π΄", "Define Perinatal Mortality Rate. Enumerate various causes of high perinatal mortality in India and write prevention of PMR.", "2022 Winter, 2020 Winter", "12/8")
add_question(114, "LAQ", "π΄", "A primigravida woman aged 20 years delivered at home by local dai. She developed puerperal sepsis and died. (a) Identify factors that led to her death (b) Describe the complications in postnatal period (c) Describe prevention and control measures to reduce maternal deaths in India.", "2023 Winter", "12")
add_question(115, "LAQ", "π΄", "An adult non-pregnant woman's venous blood Hb is 11.9 gm/dl. (a) Comment on Hb level and its detrimental effects (b) Discuss interventions to control nutritional anaemia in community (c) Add a note on Anaemia Mukt Bharat.", "2023 Winter", "12")
add_question(116, "LAQ", "π΄", "Discuss the causes and prevention of infant mortality in India.", "Old papers", "10")
add_question(117, "LAQ", "π΄", "Define maternal mortality. Discuss the causes of maternal mortality. Discuss in detail various measures taken under National Health Mission to reduce maternal mortality.", "Old papers", "10")
add_question(118, "LAQ", "π΄", "Mention the objectives of antenatal care. What are the clinical, laboratory and counselling services you will provide for antenatal mothers attending health facilities?", "Old papers", "10")
add_question(119, "SAQ", "π ", "A new born weighs 2.49 kg, measured within one hour of birth. (a) Comment on birth weight (b) Discuss causes of low birth weight (c) Add a note on Kangaroo Mother Care.", "2023 Winter", "7")
add_question(120, "SAQ", "π ", "APGAR Score", "2021 Summer", "3")
add_question(121, "SAQ", "π ", "Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI)", "2021 Summer, 2020 Winter", "3")
add_question(122, "SAQ", "π ", "Write note on Care of Healthy Newborn", "2023 Winter", "7")
add_question(123, "SAQ", "π ", "Natural Family Planning Methods", "2021 Summer", "3")
add_question(124, "SAQ", "π ", "Social obstetrics", "2022 Old", "3")
add_question(125, "SAQ", "π ", "Domestic midwifery care", "2020 Winter", "3")
add_question(126, "SAQ", "π‘", "Child Survival Index", "2021 Winter Old", "3")
add_question(127, "SAQ", "π‘", "Packages of services under ICDS Scheme", "2021 Winter Old", "3")
add_question(128, "SAQ", "π‘", "Perinatal Mortality Rate (definition)", "2021 Winter Old", "3")
add_question(129, "SAQ", "π‘", "Filarial indices used in National Filaria Control Programme", "2021 Winter Old", "3")
add_question(130, "SAQ", "π‘", "Universal Immunization Programme (UIP)", "2021 Summer", "3")
add_question(131, "SAQ", "π‘", "National Immunization Schedule", "Old papers", "5")
add_question(132, "SAQ", "π‘", "Principles of Artificial Feeding", "2022 Old", "3")
add_question(133, "SAQ", "π‘", "Write short note on Adolescent Friendly Health Services", "2023 Summer", "7")
add_question(134, "SAQ", "π‘", "Differentiate between preterm and small for date babies. Mention the social and biological causes for the same.", "Old papers", "5")
add_question(135, "SAQ", "π‘", "Enumerate four potentially harmful practices in the community that can endanger the life of infants.", "Old papers", "2")
add_question(136, "SAQ", "π‘", "What are the indicators for reduction in maternal mortality ratio as per Sustainable Development Goals?", "Old papers", "2")
add_question(137, "SAQ", "π‘", "Social pediatrics", "Old papers", "2")
add_question(138, "SAQ", "π‘", "Eligible couple", "Old papers", "2")
# βββ UNIT 8 βββ
add_unit_heading("UNIT 8 β NUTRITION")
doc.add_paragraph()
add_question(139, "LAQ", "π΄", "Classify malnutrition. Describe in brief ecology, prevention and control measures for malnutrition.", "2021 Winter Old", "8")
add_question(140, "LAQ", "π΄", "Describe epidemiology, prevention and control of Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM) in India.", "2021 Summer", "8")
add_question(141, "LAQ", "π΄", "What is Nutritional Assessment? Write in detail how you would assess the nutritional status of a community.", "Old papers", "10")
add_question(142, "SAQ", "π ", "Describe various methods for the prevention and control of Vitamin A Deficiency", "2022 Winter", "7")
add_question(143, "LAQ", "π ", "Enumerate National Nutritional Programs in India and describe National Iodine Deficiency Disorder Control Program.", "2020 Winter", "8")
add_question(144, "SAQ", "π ", "Discuss the indices for assessment of obesity", "2023 Summer", "7")
add_question(145, "LAQ", "π ", "Define obesity. Write in brief about the epidemiological determinants of obesity. What are the preventive and control measures for it?", "2021 Summer", "8")
add_question(146, "SAQ", "π ", "Indicators of undernutrition in children", "2022 Winter", "7")
add_question(147, "SAQ", "π ", "Xerophthalmia", "2021 Summer", "3")
add_question(148, "SAQ", "π‘", "Balanced Diet", "Old papers", "5")
add_question(149, "SAQ", "π‘", "Enumerate the strategies of National Nutritional Policy", "Old papers", "5")
add_question(150, "SAQ", "π‘", "Assessment of protein quality", "2022 Old", "3")
add_question(151, "SAQ", "π‘", "What is food fortification and common food fortification permitted in India? Add a note on food additives.", "Old papers", "5")
add_question(152, "SAQ", "π‘", "Define Glycemic Index (GI) and classify foods based on GI with examples", "Old papers", "2")
add_question(153, "SAQ", "π‘", "Nutritional factors in cardiovascular disease", "Old papers", "5")
add_question(154, "SAQ", "π‘", "Guidelines for assessing dehydration and for oral rehydration therapy", "Old papers", "5")
# βββ UNIT 9 βββ
add_unit_heading("UNIT 9 β FAMILY PLANNING & DEMOGRAPHY")
doc.add_paragraph()
add_question(155, "LAQ", "π΄", "Classify the various contraceptive methods. Enlist the non-contraceptive benefits of Combined Oral Contraceptive pills. Discuss the social welfare measures and initiatives by Government of India to control population.", "2023 Summer", "12")
add_question(156, "SAQ", "π΄", "Enumerate and describe the stages of Demographic Cycle", "2022 Winter, 2020 Winter", "7/3")
add_question(157, "SAQ", "π ", "The annual population growth rate of a country is more than 2. Comment on the status of population growth. Draw the population pyramid of India and describe it.", "2023 Winter", "7")
add_question(158, "SAQ", "π ", "Dependency ratio", "2021 Winter Old", "3")
add_question(159, "SAQ", "π ", "Fertility Indices", "2020 Winter", "3")
add_question(160, "SAQ", "π ", "Factors affecting the fertility", "Old papers", "5")
add_question(161, "SAQ", "π‘", "Write any five fertility-related statistics", "Old papers", "5")
add_question(162, "SAQ", "π‘", "Natural family planning methods", "Old papers", "2")
add_question(163, "SAQ", "π‘", "Injectable Contraceptives and their contraindications", "Old papers", "5")
add_question(164, "SAQ", "π‘", "Birth control vaccine", "2022 Old", "3")
add_question(165, "SAQ", "π‘", "Provisions under MTP Act 1971", "Old papers", "5")
add_question(166, "SAQ", "π‘", "Small family norm", "Old papers", "5")
add_question(167, "SAQ", "π‘", "Demographic profile of India", "Old papers", "2")
add_question(168, "SAQ", "π‘", "Stages of demographic cycle and its importance", "Old papers", "5")
# βββ UNIT 10 βββ
add_unit_heading("UNIT 10 β HEALTH SYSTEM & ADMINISTRATION")
doc.add_paragraph()
add_question(169, "LAQ", "π΄", "Organization of public health care system in India", "2020 Winter", "8")
add_question(170, "LAQ", "π΄", "Discuss in detail the health system in India", "2022 Old", "8")
add_question(171, "LAQ", "π΄", "Describe in detail about the health care systems in India", "Old papers", "10")
add_question(172, "LAQ", "π΄", "Write the population norms for various healthcare facilities in India. Discuss the staff pattern of a Primary Healthcare Centre. Enlist and describe the job responsibilities of a Medical Officer of a PHC.", "2022 Winter", "12")
add_question(173, "LAQ", "π΄", "Define Primary Health Care. Enumerate the elements (essential components) of primary health care. Enlist and describe the principles of primary health care.", "2023 Summer", "12")
add_question(174, "SAQ", "π΄", "A Primary Health Centre (PHC) in rural area caters to 80,000 populations. Currently one MO, one ANM, one pharmacist and one sweeper. Comment on administrative setup. Describe essential health services at PHC as per IPHS.", "2023 Winter", "7")
add_question(175, "SAQ", "π΄", "Principles of Primary Health Care", "2021 Winter Old, 2020 Winter", "3")
add_question(176, "SAQ", "π ", "Write a short note on the structure of World Health Organization (WHO)", "2022 Winter", "7")
add_question(177, "SAQ", "π ", "Functions of World Health Organization (WHO)", "Old papers", "5")
add_question(178, "SAQ", "π ", "Role of World Health Organization in Health sector", "2022 Old", "3")
add_question(179, "SAQ", "π ", "Describe the functions of UNICEF", "2023 Summer", "7")
add_question(180, "SAQ", "π ", "Role of UNICEF in child survival", "2021 Winter Old", "3")
add_question(181, "SAQ", "π ", "UNICEF", "2023 Winter, 2021 Summer", "7/3")
add_question(182, "SAQ", "π ", "Panchayat Raj Institution / Panchayati Raj System", "2023 Winter, 2021 Summer", "7/3")
add_question(183, "SAQ", "π ", "Enumerate the various steps in health planning", "2022 Winter", "7")
add_question(184, "LAQ", "π ", "Discuss the steps in planning cycle", "Old papers", "10")
add_question(185, "LAQ", "π‘", "Enumerate various voluntary health agencies in India. Discuss the role of voluntary health agencies in upliftment of public health in India.", "2022 Old", "8")
add_question(186, "SAQ", "π‘", "Enumerate eight goals of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)", "2021 Winter Old", "3")
add_question(187, "SAQ", "π‘", "Recommendations of Bhore Committee", "Old papers", "2")
add_question(188, "SAQ", "π‘", "Shrivastava Committee", "2020 Winter", "3")
add_question(189, "SAQ", "π‘", "Functions of Indian Red Cross Society", "Old papers", "2")
add_question(190, "SAQ", "π‘", "Medical social worker", "Old papers", "2")
add_question(191, "SAQ", "π‘", "Cost effective analysis", "Old papers", "2")
add_question(192, "SAQ", "π‘", "Explain Swachh Bharat Mission", "Old papers", "5")
add_question(193, "SAQ", "π‘", "Hotel sanitation", "Old papers", "2")
add_question(194, "SAQ", "π‘", "Define 'Primary Health Care'", "Old papers", "2")
add_question(195, "SAQ", "π‘", "Two strategies for improvement of health of tribal people", "Old papers", "2")
add_question(196, "SAQ", "π‘", "Sources of health information", "Old papers", "5")
add_question(197, "SAQ", "π‘", "Record linkage", "Old papers", "2")
# βββ UNIT 11 βββ
add_unit_heading("UNIT 11 β HEALTH EDUCATION")
doc.add_paragraph()
add_question(198, "LAQ", "π΄", "What are the principles of health education? Explain different methods of health communication.", "2021 Summer", "8")
add_question(199, "LAQ", "π΄", "Define health education. Describe in detail various approaches and models of health education.", "2021 Winter Old", "8")
add_question(200, "SAQ", "π΄", "Enumerate the principles of health education", "2022 Winter, Old", "7/5")
add_question(201, "SAQ", "π ", "The health education regarding compulsory use of mask during COVID-19 pandemic was done to create awareness in community. Comment on this approach of health education. Describe the 4 approaches of health education with suitable example.", "2023 Winter", "7")
add_question(202, "SAQ", "π ", "Define health education and discuss the health education models", "2023 Summer", "7")
add_question(203, "SAQ", "π‘", "Write note on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs with a suitable diagram", "2023 Summer", "7")
add_question(204, "SAQ", "π‘", "Types of learning", "Old papers", "5")
add_question(205, "SAQ", "π‘", "Health education versus Health propaganda", "Old papers", "5")
add_question(206, "SAQ", "π‘", "Four approaches to health education", "Old papers", "2")
add_question(207, "SAQ", "π‘", "Barriers of communication", "Old papers", "2")
# βββ UNIT 12 βββ
add_unit_heading("UNIT 12 β NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES (NCDs)")
doc.add_paragraph()
add_question(208, "SAQ", "π΄", "A 40-year-old male diagnosed with DM 2 years back, complaining of tingling/numbness in lower extremities with high blood sugar levels. (a) Give advice regarding diabetic foot care (b) Describe epidemiological determinants of Diabetes Mellitus.", "2023 Winter", "7")
add_question(209, "SAQ", "π΄", "Write a short note on non-pharmacological management of Diabetes", "2022 Winter", "7")
add_question(210, "SAQ", "π΄", "Discuss the causes of cancer. Prepare the checklist of warning signs of cancer to detect high-risk individuals.", "2023 Winter", "7")
add_question(211, "SAQ", "π΄", "Warning signals of cancer to detect high-risk individuals", "2021 Summer", "3")
add_question(212, "LAQ", "π ", "Discuss epidemiology, prevention and control of Coronary Heart Disease.", "2022 Old", "8")
add_question(213, "LAQ", "π ", "Define accident. Describe epidemiology, prevention and control of Road Traffic Accidents.", "2020 Winter", "8")
add_question(214, "LAQ", "π ", "Define obesity. Write in brief about the epidemiological determinants of obesity. What are the preventive and control measures for it?", "2021 Summer", "8")
add_question(215, "SAQ", "π‘", "National Cancer Control Programme", "2022 Old", "3")
add_question(216, "SAQ", "π‘", "Environmental risk factors for cancers", "Old papers", "5")
add_question(217, "SAQ", "π‘", "Nutritional factors in cardiovascular disease", "Old papers", "5")
add_question(218, "SAQ", "π‘", "Rule of halves in epidemiology of hypertension", "Old papers", "5")
add_question(219, "SAQ", "π‘", "Modifiable risk factors for hypertension", "Old papers", "2")
add_question(220, "SAQ", "π‘", "Primary and secondary prevention of Rheumatic Heart Disease", "Old papers", "5")
add_question(221, "SAQ", "π‘", "VISION 2020 and its proposed structure", "Old papers", "5")
# βββ UNIT 13 βββ
add_unit_heading("UNIT 13 β DISASTER MANAGEMENT")
doc.add_paragraph()
add_question(222, "SAQ", "π΄", "Describe 'Triage' in Disaster Management", "2022 Winter, 2020 Winter, Old", "7/3")
add_question(223, "SAQ", "π ", "Write short note on disaster management cycle and disaster preparedness", "2023 Summer", "7")
add_question(224, "SAQ", "π ", "Disaster preparedness", "2021 Summer", "3")
add_question(225, "SAQ", "π‘", "Man-made disaster", "2023 Winter", "7")
# βββ UNIT 14 βββ
add_unit_heading("UNIT 14 β HEALTH PLANNING TOOLS (PERT / NETWORK ANALYSIS)")
doc.add_paragraph()
add_question(226, "SAQ", "π΄", "Programme Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) in health planning", "2021 Summer, 2020 Winter, Old", "3/5")
add_question(227, "SAQ", "π‘", "Network analysis", "2021 Winter Old", "3")
add_question(228, "SAQ", "π‘", "Work sampling", "2022 Old", "3")
add_question(229, "SAQ", "π‘", "Record linkage", "Old papers", "2")
# βββ UNIT 15 βββ
add_unit_heading("UNIT 15 β MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE ABUSE & SOCIAL ISSUES")
doc.add_paragraph()
add_question(230, "SAQ", "π ", "Prepare the checklist of >10 questions to aid in checking one's own mental health. Discuss the causes of mental illness.", "2023 Winter", "7")
add_question(231, "SAQ", "π ", "Enlist the causes of mental ill-health", "2022 Winter", "7")
add_question(232, "SAQ", "π ", "Write a short note on Cannabis use and its prevention and control measures", "2023 Summer", "7")
add_question(233, "SAQ", "π ", "Agents of drug dependence", "2020 Winter", "3")
add_question(234, "SAQ", "π ", "Approaches to prevention of drug dependence", "2022 Old", "3")
add_question(235, "SAQ", "π ", "Preventive measures for drug addiction", "2021 Summer", "3")
add_question(236, "LAQ", "π‘", "List the common problems of the elderly. Write about the social security measures for the elderly in India.", "Old papers", "10")
add_question(237, "SAQ", "π‘", "Write short note on the health problems of the elderly population", "2023 Summer", "7")
add_question(238, "SAQ", "π‘", "Juvenile Delinquency", "Old papers", "5")
add_question(239, "SAQ", "π‘", "Child Trafficking", "2022 Old, 2020 Winter", "3")
add_question(240, "SAQ", "π‘", "Write note on Problem Family", "2023 Winter", "7")
add_question(241, "SAQ", "π‘", "Write short note on Tobacco control legislation in India", "2023 Summer", "7")
add_question(242, "SAQ", "π‘", "Write short note on food adulteration", "2023 Summer", "7")
add_question(243, "LAQ", "π‘", "Write classification of foodborne diseases. Define 'adulteration of food'. Write a note on Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954.", "2022 Old", "8")
add_question(244, "SAQ", "π‘", "Safe injection practices", "Old papers", "5")
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# FINAL PAGE β TOP 20 MOST PROBABLE
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doc.add_page_break()
add_paper_heading("TOP 20 MOST PROBABLE QUESTIONS FOR MUHS UTV 2026")
doc.add_paragraph()
add_subheading("LAQ β Long Answer Questions (Most Probable)")
doc.add_paragraph()
laq_top = [
("1", "LAQ", "ESI Act 1948 β Scope, Medical benefit, Maternity benefit", "4+ times"),
("2", "LAQ", "Primary Health Care β Definition, Elements, Principles", "4+ times"),
("3", "LAQ", "Health Education β Models & Approaches (define, describe)", "4+ times"),
("4", "LAQ", "Biomedical Waste β Hazards, categories, disposal technologies", "4+ times"),
("5", "LAQ", "Perinatal Mortality Rate β Causes, prevention", "3+ times"),
("6", "LAQ", "Case Control Study β Epidemiology, steps, bias", "3+ times"),
("7", "LAQ", "Screening Test β Validity, repeatability, specificity", "3+ times"),
("8", "LAQ", "Health Care System in India / PHC setup / IPHS", "3+ times"),
("9", "LAQ", "Maternal Mortality β Causes, NHM measures to reduce it", "3+ times"),
("10", "LAQ", "Measles β Epidemiology, complications, elimination strategies", "2-3 times"),
]
for n, t, q, rep in laq_top:
p = doc.add_paragraph()
shade_paragraph(p, "FADBD8")
r = p.add_run(f" {n}. [{t}] {q}")
r.font.size = Pt(11)
r.bold = True
p2 = doc.add_paragraph()
shade_paragraph(p2, "FADBD8")
r2 = p2.add_run(f" Frequency: Asked {rep}")
r2.italic = True
r2.font.size = Pt(9)
r2.font.color.rgb = RGBColor.from_string("C0392B")
doc.add_paragraph()
add_subheading("SAQ β Short Answer Questions (Most Probable)")
doc.add_paragraph()
saq_top = [
("1", "SAQ", "Iceberg Phenomenon of Disease", "3+ times β SURE SHOT"),
("2", "SAQ", "Triage in Disaster Management", "3+ times β SURE SHOT"),
("3", "SAQ", "PERT (Programme Evaluation & Review Technique)", "3+ times β SURE SHOT"),
("4", "SAQ", "Standard Normal Curve", "3+ times"),
("5", "SAQ", "Human Development Index (HDI)", "3+ times"),
("6", "SAQ", "Stages of Demographic Cycle", "3+ times"),
("7", "SAQ", "Validity of Screening Test", "3+ times"),
("8", "SAQ", "Kangaroo Mother Care", "2-3 times"),
("9", "SAQ", "APGAR Score", "2+ times"),
("10", "SAQ", "Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI)","2+ times"),
]
for n, t, q, rep in saq_top:
p = doc.add_paragraph()
shade_paragraph(p, "D5F5E3")
r = p.add_run(f" {n}. [{t}] {q}")
r.font.size = Pt(11)
r.bold = True
p2 = doc.add_paragraph()
shade_paragraph(p2, "D5F5E3")
r2 = p2.add_run(f" Frequency: {rep}")
r2.italic = True
r2.font.size = Pt(9)
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python3 /tmp/workspace/muhs-psm/create_psm_doc.py
python3 -c " from docx import Document doc = Document('/tmp/workspace/muhs-psm/MUHS_PSM_PYQ_Unitwise.docx') paras = [p.text for p in doc.paragraphs if p.text.strip()] print(f'Total non-empty paragraphs: {len(paras)}') print('--- First 20 paragraphs ---') for p in paras[:20]: print(repr(p)) "
MUHS PSM PYQ Unitwise
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[LAQ] or [SAQ]Human development index
Human Development Index UNDP components dimensions India 2024
Introduced by UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) in 1990, first described by Pakistani economist Mahbub ul Haq with contributions from Amartya Sen.

| Dimension | Indicator |
|---|---|
| Long and healthy life | Life expectancy at birth |
| Knowledge | Mean years of schooling + Expected years of schooling |
| Decent standard of living | GNI per capita (PPP US$) |
Dimension Index = (Actual value - Minimum value) / (Maximum value - Minimum value)
| Dimension | Maximum | Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy | 83.2 years | 20.0 years |
| Mean years of schooling | 13.2 years | 0 |
| Expected years of schooling | 20.6 years (capped) | 0 |
| Combined education index | 0.951 | 0 |
| Per capita income (PPP $) | $1,08,211 | $163 |
HDI = Β³β (I_Life Γ I_Education Γ I_Income)
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 68.3 years |
| Mean years of schooling | 6.3 years |
| Expected years of schooling | 11.7 years |
| GNI per capita (PPP $) | $5,663 |
| Category | HDI Value |
|---|---|
| Low HDI | Less than 0.550 |
| Medium HDI | 0.550 - 0.699 |
| High HDI | 0.700 - 0.799 |
| Very High HDI | 0.800 and above |
| Index | What it measures |
|---|---|
| HDI | Health + Education + Income |
| Human Poverty Index (HPI-1) | Deprivations in the same three dimensions (for developing countries) |
| HPI-2 | For developed/OECD countries |
| GDI (Gender Development Index) | HDI adjusted for gender inequality |
| GII (Gender Inequality Index) | Reproductive health, empowerment, labour market |
Give all answers according to PSM 3rd mbbs ut exam
Human development index
| Dimension | Indicator(s) |
|---|---|
| Long & healthy life | Life expectancy at birth |
| Knowledge | Mean years of schooling + Expected years of schooling |
| Decent standard of living | GNI per capita (PPP US$) |

| Dimension | Maximum | Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy | 83.2 years | 20.0 years |
| Mean years of schooling | 13.2 years | 0 |
| Expected years of schooling | 20.6 years | 0 |
| Combined education index | 0.951 | 0 |
| Per capita income (PPP $) | $1,08,211 | $163 |
Why geometric mean? So that poor performance in one dimension cannot be fully compensated by high performance in another.
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 68.3 years |
| Mean years of schooling | 6.3 years |
| Expected years of schooling | 11.7 years |
| GNI per capita (PPP $) | $5,663 |
| Category | HDI Value |
|---|---|
| Low | < 0.550 |
| Medium | 0.550 - 0.699 |
| High | 0.700 - 0.799 |
| Very High | β₯ 0.800 |
Key fact: Two countries with similar per capita income can have very different HDI values, and vice versa - showing that economic prosperity and human development are not automatically linked.
2021 to 2026 tak sabhi most imp and repeated questions according to units of short notes in cm vd shetty
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python3 << 'EOF' import pdfplumber pdf_path = "/tmp/workspace/attachments/515c973a-a085-4c65-99c8-cf1e56156d49/MUHS_PSM_PYQ's_260524_185539.pdf" with pdfplumber.open(pdf_path) as pdf: full_text = "" for i, page in enumerate(pdf.pages): text = page.extract_text() if text and text.strip() and len(text.strip()) > 20: full_text += f"\n\n--- PAGE {i+1} ---\n{text}" # Print from page 15 onwards print(full_text[15000:35000]) EOF
CM VD Shetty community medicine short notes unit chapters topics list MBBS
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π΄ = 3+ times MUST DO | π = 2 times HIGH PRIORITY | π‘ = Once β PROBABLE All answers to be written in C.M. Vd Shetty short note format (exam-ready point-wise style)
| Priority | Short Note Topic | Years Asked | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| π΄ | Iceberg Phenomenon of Disease | 2023 W, 2021 S, 2021 W | 7 / 3 |
| π΄ | Human Development Index (HDI) | 2023 S, 2022 W, 2021 S, 2020 W | 7 / 3 |
| π | Functions of a Family | 2021 S, 2020 W | 3 |
| π‘ | Community Diagnosis | 2022 Old | 3 |
| π‘ | Mental Dimension of Health | 2022 Old | 3 |
| π‘ | Social factors influencing health | 2022 Old | 3 |
| π‘ | Human Poverty Index | 2022 W | 7 |
| π‘ | Socialization and Health | 2023 S | 7 |
| π‘ | Genetic Counseling | 2020 W | 3 |
| Priority | Short Note Topic | Years Asked | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| π΄ | Levels of Prevention (with examples β Diabetes/CHD) | Multiple | 3-5 |
| π | Criteria for Screening | 2021 W Old | 3 |
| π | Lead Time in Screening | 2023 W, 2022 W | 7 |
| π‘ | Herd Immunity | 2020 W | 3 |
| π‘ | Isolation and Quarantine | Multiple | 2 |
| Priority | Short Note Topic | Years Asked | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| π΄ | Validity of a Screening Test (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV) | 2022 W, 2021 S, 2020 W | 7 / 3 |
| π΄ | Types of Epidemic | 2023 W | 7 |
| π΄ | Odds Ratio | 2023 W | 7 |
| π΄ | Secular Trend | 2023 W | 7 |
| π | Case Control Study vs Cohort Study | 2021 W Old | 3 |
| π | Characteristics of Screening Test (7 points) | 2023 S | 7 |
| π | Steps of Investigation of an Epidemic | 2023 W | 7 |
| π | Advantages & Disadvantages of Case Control Study | 2020 W | 3 |
| π‘ | Attributable Risk / Relative Risk | Multiple | 2-5 |
| π‘ | Survival Rate | Multiple | 2 |
| π‘ | Specificity (definition + examples) | Multiple | 2 |
| π‘ | Primary Case and Index Case | Multiple | 2 |
| π‘ | Spot Map | Multiple | 2 |
| π‘ | Migration Studies in Epidemiology | Multiple | 5 |
| Priority | Short Note Topic | Years Asked | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| π΄ | Normal Distribution Curve / Standard Normal Curve | 2021 S, 2021 W Old, 2020 W | 3 |
| π | Methods of Data Presentation | 2022 W | 7 |
| π | Histogram | 2023 S | 7 |
| π | Uses of Statistics in Health | 2023 S | 7 |
| π | Centering Constants | 2022 W | 7 |
| π‘ | Unpaired T-Test | 2021 W Old | 3 |
| π‘ | Standard Normal Deviate | 2022 Old | 3 |
| Priority | Short Note Topic | Years Asked | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| π΄ | Biomedical Waste β Categories / Health Hazards / Colour Coding | 2023 S, 2021 W, 2020 W | 7 / 3 |
| π΄ | Air Pollution Indicators (SO2, Smoke, Suspended particles) | 2022 W | 7 |
| π | Health Hazards of Health Care Waste | 2021 W, 2020 W | 3 |
| π | Biomedical Waste Disposal Methods | 2023 S | 7 |
| π | Colour Coding in BMW Segregation | 2023 S | 7 |
| π | Anti-Rodent Measures | 2022 W, 2021 S | 7/3 |
| π | Effects of Noise Exposure / Noise Pollution | 2023 S, 2021 W | 7 |
| π‘ | Indoor Air Pollution β Sources & Hazards | Multiple | 5 |
| π‘ | Attributes of a Sanitary Well | Multiple | 5 |
| π‘ | Water Pollution Law | 2022 Old | 3 |
| π‘ | DDT as insecticide β environmental concern | 2022 Old | 3 |
| π‘ | BMW ideal for Incineration | Multiple | 2 |
| π‘ | BMW disposed into Blue Bin | Multiple | 2 |
| Priority | Short Note Topic | Years Asked | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| π΄ | Pneumoconiosis β Bagassosis, Byssinosis, Anthracosis, Silicosis, Asbestosis | 2022 W | 7 |
| π΄ | Maternity Benefit under ESI Act 1948 | 2023 W | 7 |
| π΄ | Factories Act 1948 | 2022 W, 2022 Old | 7/3 |
| π΄ | Toxicity of Organo-chlorine Compounds | 2023 W | 7 |
| π | Ergonomics | 2023 S, Multiple | 7/2 |
| π | Anthracosis | 2020 W | 3 |
| π | Occupational Health in India | 2022 Old | 3 |
| π | Occupational Health Hazards in Agricultural Workers | 2021 S | 3 |
| π‘ | Lead Poisoning and its Prevention | Multiple | 5 |
| π‘ | Biological Effects of Radiation | 2021 S | 3 |
| π‘ | Heat Stress Indices | 2023 W | 7 |
| Priority | Short Note Topic | Years Asked | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| π΄ | Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever β Epidemiology, Aedes aegypti | 2021 S, Multiple | 3/5 |
| π΄ | Post-Exposure Prophylaxis β Animal Bite / Rabies | 2021 W Old, 2020 W | 3 |
| π΄ | Components of DOTS | 2021 W Old | 3 |
| π΄ | Ebola Virus Disease | 2023 S, 2022 Old | 7/5 |
| π | 17-D Vaccine (Yellow Fever) | 2021 S | 3 |
| π | Herd Immunity | 2020 W | 3 |
| π | AFP Surveillance | 2020 W | 3 |
| π | Varicella Zoster Immunoglobulin (VZIG) | 2022 Old | 3 |
| π | Characteristics of rash of Chicken Pox | 2022 W | 7 |
| π | Emerging and Re-emerging Diseases (6 examples) | 2022 W | 7 |
| π | Integrated Counseling and Testing Centre (ICTC) | 2021 W Old | 3 |
| π‘ | Tertiary Prevention in Leprosy | Multiple | 5 |
| π‘ | Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) | 2021 S | 3 |
| π‘ | National Immunization Schedule | Multiple | 5 |
| π‘ | Cold Chain Maintenance | Multiple | 5 |
| π‘ | Referral system in NLEP | 2021 S | 3 |
| π‘ | Pyrethrum β application and mode of action | Multiple | 2 |
| Priority | Short Note Topic | Years Asked | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| π΄ | Non-pharmacological Management of Diabetes | 2022 W | 7 |
| π΄ | Epidemiological Determinants of Diabetes Mellitus | 2023 W | 7 |
| π΄ | Warning Signals of Cancer | 2021 S, 2023 W | 3/7 |
| π΄ | Causes of Cancer / Environmental Risk Factors for Cancer | 2023 W | 7 |
| π | National Cancer Control Programme | 2022 Old | 3 |
| π | Indices for Assessment of Obesity | 2023 S | 7 |
| π | Criteria for Assessment of Obesity | 2022 Old | 3 |
| π‘ | Rule of Halves in Hypertension | Multiple | 5 |
| π‘ | Modifiable Risk Factors for Hypertension | Multiple | 2 |
| π‘ | VISION 2020 and its proposed structure | 2022 W | 7 |
| π‘ | Primary & Secondary Prevention of RHD | Multiple | 5 |
| Priority | Short Note Topic | Years Asked | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| π΄ | Indicators of Undernutrition in Children | 2022 W | 7 |
| π΄ | Vitamin A Deficiency / Xerophthalmia β Prevention & Control | 2022 W, 2021 S | 7/3 |
| π | Food Fortification | 2021 W Old | 3 |
| π | Assessment of Protein Quality | 2022 Old | 3 |
| π | Balanced Diet | Multiple | 5 |
| π‘ | Glycemic Index (GI) β definition, classification | Multiple | 2 |
| π‘ | Nutritional Factors in CVD | Multiple | 5 |
| π‘ | National Nutritional Policy β Strategies | Multiple | 5 |
| π‘ | Food Adulteration | 2023 S | 7 |
| Priority | Short Note Topic | Years Asked | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| π΄ | Kangaroo Mother Care | 2023 W, 2021 W Old | 7/3 |
| π΄ | APGAR Score | 2021 S | 3 |
| π΄ | Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) | 2021 S, 2020 W | 3 |
| π΄ | Care of Healthy Newborn | 2023 W | 7 |
| π΄ | Perinatal Mortality Rate (definition + causes) | 2021 W Old, 2020 W | 3 |
| π | Anaemia Mukt Bharat | 2023 W | 7 |
| π | Child Survival Index | 2021 W Old | 3 |
| π | Packages of services under ICDS | 2021 W Old | 3 |
| π | Filarial Indices | 2021 W Old | 3 |
| π | Principles of Artificial Feeding | 2022 Old | 3 |
| π | Adolescent Friendly Health Services | 2023 S | 7 |
| π‘ | Social Obstetrics | 2022 Old | 3 |
| π‘ | Domestic Midwifery Care | 2020 W | 3 |
| π‘ | Eligible Couple | Multiple | 2 |
| π‘ | Indicators for reduction in MMR β SDGs | Multiple | 2 |
| Priority | Short Note Topic | Years Asked | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| π΄ | Stages of Demographic Cycle | 2022 W, 2020 W | 7/3 |
| π΄ | Population Pyramid of India | 2023 W | 7 |
| π | Dependency Ratio | 2021 W Old | 3 |
| π | Fertility Indices | 2020 W | 3 |
| π | Natural Family Planning Methods | 2021 S | 3 |
| π‘ | Birth Control Vaccine | 2022 Old | 3 |
| π‘ | Provisions under MTP Act 1971 | Multiple | 5 |
| π‘ | Injectable Contraceptives + Contraindications | Multiple | 5 |
| π‘ | Small Family Norm | Multiple | 5 |
| π‘ | Census of India | 2020 W | 3 |
| π‘ | Eligible Couple | Multiple | 2 |
| π‘ | Five fertility-related statistics | Multiple | 5 |
| Priority | Short Note Topic | Years Asked | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| π΄ | Principles of Primary Health Care | 2021 W Old, 2020 W | 3 |
| π΄ | Panchayat Raj Institution | 2023 W, 2021 S | 7/3 |
| π΄ | UNICEF β Functions / Role in child survival | 2023 W, 2021 S, 2021 W Old | 7/3 |
| π΄ | Steps in Health Planning | 2022 W | 7 |
| π | Structure of WHO | 2022 W | 7 |
| π | Role of WHO in Health Sector | 2022 Old | 3 |
| π | Principles of Health Education | 2022 W | 7 |
| π | Shrivastava Committee | 2020 W | 3 |
| π‘ | Millennium Development Goals (8 goals) | 2021 W Old | 3 |
| π‘ | Voluntary Health Agencies | 2022 Old | 8 |
| π‘ | Bhore Committee Recommendations | Multiple | 2 |
| π‘ | Indian Red Cross Society | Multiple | 2 |
| π‘ | Swachh Bharat Mission | Multiple | 5 |
| π‘ | Hotel Sanitation | Multiple | 2 |
| Priority | Short Note Topic | Years Asked | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| π΄ | National Cancer Control Programme | 2022 Old | 3 |
| π | National Iodine Deficiency Disorder Control Programme | 2020 W | 8 |
| π‘ | RNTCP / DOTS components | Multiple | 3/5 |
| π‘ | Referral system in NLEP | 2021 S | 3 |
| π‘ | Anaemia Mukt Bharat | 2023 W | 7 |
| Priority | Short Note Topic | Years Asked | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| π΄ | Causes of Mental Ill-Health / Mental Illness | 2022 W, 2023 W | 7 |
| π | Cannabis Use β Prevention & Control | 2023 S | 7 |
| π | Agents of Drug Dependence | 2020 W | 3 |
| π | Approaches to Prevention of Drug Dependence | 2022 Old | 3 |
| π | Preventive Measures for Drug Addiction | 2021 S | 3 |
| π | Health Problems of Elderly Population | 2023 S | 7 |
| π‘ | Juvenile Delinquency | Multiple | 5 |
| π‘ | Child Trafficking | 2022 Old, 2020 W | 3 |
| π‘ | Problem Family | 2023 W | 7 |
| π‘ | Tobacco Control Legislation in India | 2023 S | 7 |
| π‘ | Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs | 2023 S | 7 |
| Priority | Short Note Topic | Years Asked | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| π΄ | Triage in Disaster Management | 2022 W, 2020 W, Multiple | 7/3 |
| π΄ | PERT (Programme Evaluation and Review Technique) | 2021 S, 2020 W, Multiple | 3/5 |
| π | Disaster Management Cycle & Preparedness | 2023 S, 2021 S | 7/3 |
| π | Man-made Disaster | 2023 W | 7 |
| π‘ | Network Analysis | 2021 W Old | 3 |
| π‘ | Work Sampling | 2022 Old | 3 |
| π‘ | Record Linkage | Multiple | 2 |
| Rank | Topic | Chapter in Shetty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | π΄ Iceberg Phenomenon | Ch. 1 |
| 2 | π΄ Types of Epidemic | Ch. 3 |
| 3 | π΄ Validity of Screening Test | Ch. 3 |
| 4 | π΄ Odds Ratio | Ch. 3 |
| 5 | π΄ Standard Normal Curve | Ch. 4 |
| 6 | π΄ Biomedical Waste Categories/Colour Coding | Ch. 5 |
| 7 | π΄ Pneumoconiosis (types) | Ch. 6 |
| 8 | π΄ ESI Act β Maternity Benefit | Ch. 6 |
| 9 | π΄ Factories Act 1948 | Ch. 6 |
| 10 | π΄ Human Development Index | Ch. 1 |
| Rank | Topic | Chapter in Shetty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | π΄ Kangaroo Mother Care | Ch. 10 |
| 2 | π΄ APGAR Score | Ch. 10 |
| 3 | π΄ Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative | Ch. 10 |
| 4 | π΄ Stages of Demographic Cycle | Ch. 11 |
| 5 | π΄ Triage in Disaster Management | Ch. 15 |
| 6 | π΄ PERT | Ch. 15 |
| 7 | π΄ UNICEF | Ch. 12 |
| 8 | π΄ Principles of PHC | Ch. 12 |
| 9 | π΄ Causes of Mental Ill-Health | Ch. 14 |
| 10 | π΄ Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever | Ch. 7 |
Study Strategy: In Vd Shetty, each topic has ready-made point-format short notes. Prepare π΄ topics first (minimum 3 lines definition + points + one table/diagram = 7 marks covered). Then move to π , then π‘ topics.
With laq and saq full questions
| Paper | Top 5 LAQs to Nail | Top 5 SAQs to Nail |
|---|---|---|
| CM-1 | ESI Act, Screening Test, Case Control Study, Biomedical Waste, Air Pollution | Iceberg phenomenon, Types of Epidemic, Odds Ratio, Pneumoconiosis, Normal Curve |
| CM-2 | Primary Health Care, PHC setup, Perinatal Mortality, Maternal Mortality, Health Education Models | Triage, PERT, Kangaroo Mother Care, UNICEF, Demographic Cycle |
Total Questions: 228 | LAQs: 45 | SAQs: 183 All content available chapter-wise in P.V.D. Shetty Short Notes in Community Medicine
According to you , isme se kitna mere exam ka paper university exam final on 3 August and 5 August ko aayega?
Main 100% guarantee nahi de sakta β kyunki MUHS ka paper unpredictable hota hai aur questions syllabus ke kisi bhi part se aa sakte hain. Lekin pattern analysis ke basis pe main confidently keh sakta hoon ki:
| # | Question | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ESI Act 1948 β Scope / Medical Benefit / Maternity Benefit | 4 baar aaya, har paper mein |
| 2 | Screening Test β Validity / Repeatability / Acceptability | 3 baar LAQ mein aaya |
| 3 | Biomedical Waste β Categories / Disposal / Colour Coding | Literally har paper mein |
| 4 | Case Control Study β Steps | 3 baar aaya |
| 5 | Iceberg Phenomenon | Har paper mein SAQ |
| 6 | Types of Epidemic | 3 baar |
| 7 | Pneumoconiosis (Bagassosis, Silicosis etc.) | 3 baar |
| 8 | Normal Distribution Curve | Har paper |
| # | Question | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perinatal Mortality / Maternal Mortality | Har paper mein LAQ |
| 2 | Primary Health Care β Elements, Principles | Har paper |
| 3 | Health Education β Models/Approaches | Har paper |
| 4 | Triage in Disaster | 4 baar aaya |
| 5 | PERT | Har paper mein SAQ |
| 6 | UNICEF | 4 baar |
| 7 | Demographic Cycle | 3 baar |
| 8 | Kangaroo Mother Care / APGAR / BFHI | Har paper |
1. ESI Act 1948 (LAQ - almost certain)
2. Screening Test Validity (LAQ)
3. Biomedical Waste categories + colour coding (LAQ/SAQ)
4. Iceberg Phenomenon (SAQ)
5. Types of Epidemic (SAQ)
6. Pneumoconiosis types (SAQ)
7. Normal Distribution Curve (SAQ)
8. Case Control Study steps (LAQ)
9. Air Pollution indicators (SAQ)
10. Human Development Index (SAQ)
1. Perinatal Mortality Rate (LAQ - almost certain)
2. Primary Health Care elements + principles (LAQ)
3. Health Education models/approaches (LAQ)
4. Maternal Mortality + NHM measures (LAQ)
5. Triage in Disaster Management (SAQ - sure shot)
6. PERT (SAQ - sure shot)
7. UNICEF functions (SAQ)
8. Demographic Cycle stages (SAQ)
9. Kangaroo Mother Care (SAQ)
10. PHC - IPHS + Staff pattern (SAQ/LAQ)
Screen test vala laq question with answer
Example: Papanicolaou (Pap) smear for cervical cancer β acceptable as it is simple, quick and non-painful.
Key difference: Observer variation is checked by repeat measurements at the same time; Biological variation is tested by repeat measurements over time.
Example: Glycosuria is a useful screening test for diabetes, but the more valid test is the Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT).
DISEASE
Present Absent Total
Test Positive a (TP) b (FP) a+b
Negative c (FN) d (TN) c+d
Total a+c b+d a+b+c+d
"The ability of a test to correctly identify those WHO HAVE the disease"
"The ability of a test to correctly identify those WHO DO NOT HAVE the disease"
| High Sensitivity | High Specificity | |
|---|---|---|
| Use when | Missing a case = dangerous | False positive = harmful |
| False results | Few FN | Few FP |
| Trade off | More FP | More FN |
| Example | HIV screening, cancer | Confirmatory tests |
Key fact: As sensitivity increases, specificity decreases β there is an inverse relationship between them. The cut-off point can be adjusted depending on the purpose of the test.
| EEG Results | Tumour Present | Tumour Absent |
|---|---|---|
| Positive | 36 (TP) | 54,000 (FP) |
| Negative | 4 (FN) | 3,06,000 (TN) |
| Criterion | Definition | Key Factor |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptability | Test must be acceptable to population | Non-painful, simple |
| Repeatability | Consistent results on repetition | Observer + Biological + Technical variation |
| Sensitivity | Detects true cases correctly | TP/(TP+FN) |
| Specificity | Excludes non-cases correctly | TN/(TN+FP) |
| PPV | +ve test truly has disease | TP/(TP+FP) |
| NPV | -ve test truly disease-free | TN/(TN+FN) |
Exam tip: Draw the 2Γ2 table in your answer β examiners love it and it directly fetches marks for formulas. Write all 4 formulas (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV). This answer covers all 12 marks comfortably.
Concept of lead time saq
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