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UPSC CMS PSM - General Epidemiology & Biostatistics
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Duration
15 Mins
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Marking Scheme
+4.00 / -1.00
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Textbook Citations
Harrison & Bailey
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UPSC CMS
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Question 1
A 45-year-old male presents to the urban health center with persistent cough, low-grade fever, and weight loss for the past 3 weeks. Sputum microscopy reveals acid-fast bacilli. The medical officer advises treatment under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP). Which of the following is the most appropriate initial diagnostic step to confirm drug susceptibility in this patient according to current NTEP guidelines?
A. Culture and Drug Susceptibility Testing (DST) for first-line anti-TB drugs.
B. Chest X-ray followed by GeneXpert MTB/RIF.
C. Line Probe Assay (LPA) for Rifampicin and Isoniazid resistance.
D. Direct Sputum Smear Microscopy (DSSM) on two more samples.
Textbook Explanation Highlight:
According to current NTEP guidelines, GeneXpert MTB/RIF is the recommended initial diagnostic test for all presumptive TB cases, especially those with high-risk factors or previously treated for TB. It rapidly detects Mycobacterium tuberculosis and r...
Question 2
A public health researcher is investigating the association between dietary habits and the incidence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) in a specific community. They recruit a group of individuals without T2DM and collect detailed dietary information. These individuals are then followed over 10 years to observe who develops T2DM. Which epidemiological study design is being employed here?
A. Case-control study
B. Cross-sectional study
C. Cohort study
D. Ecological study
Textbook Explanation Highlight:
This describes a cohort study. In a cohort study, a group of individuals (the cohort) free of the disease of interest are identified and categorized based on exposure status (e.g., dietary habits). They are then followed over time to observe the inci...
Question 3
A 6-month-old infant is brought to a primary health center for routine immunization. The child has received all age-appropriate vaccines as per the National Immunization Schedule (NIS) till now. Which vaccine is due for administration at 6 months of age according to the NIS?
A. Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccine
B. Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DPT) booster
C. Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) third dose and Rotavirus vaccine third dose
D. Japanese Encephalitis (JE) vaccine first dose
Textbook Explanation Highlight:
According to the National Immunization Schedule (NIS) in India, at 6 months of age, infants receive the third dose of Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV-3) and the third dose of Rotavirus vaccine (RVV-3). MMR vaccine is given at 9-12 months. DPT booster doses a...
Question 4
During a village health camp, a 55-year-old female presents with a blood pressure of 160/100 mmHg. She reports occasional headaches but no other symptoms. Her BMI is 28 kg/m². A screening program for hypertension is being conducted. Which of the following best describes the primary goal of screening for hypertension in asymptomatic individuals?
A. To diagnose and immediately treat all individuals with elevated blood pressure.
B. To identify individuals at increased risk of developing complications and initiate early interventions.
C. To assess the prevalence of hypertension in the community.
D. To provide health education on lifestyle modifications to the general population.
Textbook Explanation Highlight:
The primary goal of screening for hypertension in asymptomatic individuals is to identify those who have hypertension but are unaware of it, thus putting them at increased risk of cardiovascular complications (like stroke, myocardial infarction, kidn...
Question 5
A 30-year-old pregnant woman in her second trimester attends her antenatal check-up. Her hemoglobin is reported as 8.5 g/dL. She denies any specific symptoms other than mild fatigue. Which of the following is the most appropriate management strategy for iron deficiency anemia in this patient as per national guidelines?
A. Advise dietary modification and reassess in 4 weeks.
B. Start oral iron and folic acid supplementation with 60 mg elemental iron daily.
C. Refer for intravenous iron infusion due to severe anemia.
D. Administer blood transfusion immediately.
Textbook Explanation Highlight:
According to national guidelines for pregnant women, anemia is defined as Hb < 11 g/dL. Moderate anemia (Hb 7-9.9 g/dL) in pregnancy is typically managed with oral iron and folic acid supplementation. The recommended dose is 60 mg elemental iron and...