Q.1 What is the primary goal of preventive pediatric health programs?
To treat acute illnesses
To prevent disease and promote healthy growth
To focus only on adolescent mental health
To provide surgical interventions
Explanation - Preventive pediatric health programs aim to reduce disease incidence and promote optimal growth and development in children.
Correct answer is: To prevent disease and promote healthy growth
Q.2 Which immunization is recommended at birth to prevent tuberculosis in infants?
BCG vaccine
Hepatitis B vaccine
MMR vaccine
DPT vaccine
Explanation - The BCG vaccine is administered at birth to prevent severe forms of tuberculosis in infants.
Correct answer is: BCG vaccine
Q.3 Which program focuses on promoting breastfeeding and maternal nutrition in infants?
ICDS
POSHAN Abhiyaan
Ayushman Bharat
Pulse Polio Program
Explanation - POSHAN Abhiyaan is a national program in India that aims to improve nutritional outcomes for children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers.
Correct answer is: POSHAN Abhiyaan
Q.4 At what age should the first dose of the MMR vaccine be given?
6 months
9 months
12 months
15 months
Explanation - The first dose of the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine is recommended at 12 months of age.
Correct answer is: 12 months
Q.5 Which of the following is a key objective of school health programs?
Promote only academic performance
Screen children for health issues and promote healthy behaviors
Provide specialized surgeries
Administer adult vaccines
Explanation - School health programs aim to detect health problems early and encourage healthy lifestyle practices among children.
Correct answer is: Screen children for health issues and promote healthy behaviors
Q.6 Vitamin A supplementation in children primarily helps in preventing:
Rickets
Night blindness
Scurvy
Anemia
Explanation - Vitamin A is essential for maintaining good vision and immunity, and supplementation prevents night blindness in children.
Correct answer is: Night blindness
Q.7 Which preventive program targets the eradication of polio in children?
Pulse Polio Program
ICDS
National Deworming Program
Mid-Day Meal Scheme
Explanation - The Pulse Polio Immunization Program aims to vaccinate all children under five years of age against polio to eradicate the disease.
Correct answer is: Pulse Polio Program
Q.8 What is the main focus of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) program?
Provide health insurance
Provide education, nutrition, and health services for children under 6
Offer adult wellness programs
Provide surgical treatment for children
Explanation - ICDS delivers a package of health, nutrition, and pre-school education services to children under six and their mothers.
Correct answer is: Provide education, nutrition, and health services for children under 6
Q.9 Which of the following is a promotive pediatric health measure?
Routine vaccination
Promoting physical activity and hygiene
Hospitalization for pneumonia
Emergency surgery
Explanation - Promotive health measures aim to encourage healthy behaviors, such as exercise, proper hygiene, and good nutrition.
Correct answer is: Promoting physical activity and hygiene
Q.10 Deworming tablets are given to children under which national program?
National Immunization Program
National Deworming Day
POSHAN Abhiyaan
Ayushman Bharat
Explanation - National Deworming Day aims to reduce the prevalence of intestinal worms in children through mass administration of deworming tablets.
Correct answer is: National Deworming Day
Q.11 Which of the following is a key component of adolescent health programs?
Vaccination only
Mental health promotion and sexual health education
Nutrition for infants
Surgical interventions
Explanation - Adolescent health programs focus on education, mental health, nutrition, and sexual/reproductive health to promote holistic development.
Correct answer is: Mental health promotion and sexual health education
Q.12 Which of the following is an indicator of successful child health promotion?
Decreased school enrollment
Reduced childhood morbidity and mortality
Increase in hospital visits
Higher incidence of malnutrition
Explanation - Child health promotion is measured by improvements in health outcomes, including reduced illness and death rates among children.
Correct answer is: Reduced childhood morbidity and mortality
Q.13 Which preventive intervention is recommended to protect children from measles?
Vitamin D supplementation
MMR vaccination
Iron supplementation
BCG vaccination
Explanation - MMR vaccine protects children from measles, mumps, and rubella and is a key preventive pediatric health intervention.
Correct answer is: MMR vaccination
Q.14 A child receives regular health check-ups in school. This is an example of:
Curative care
Preventive care
Palliative care
Emergency care
Explanation - Regular health check-ups are a preventive measure to detect potential health problems early and prevent complications.
Correct answer is: Preventive care
Q.15 Which of the following is a nutritional program targeting children under 6 in India?
Mid-Day Meal Scheme
ICDS Supplementary Nutrition
POSHAN Abhiyaan
National Deworming Day
Explanation - ICDS provides supplementary nutrition to children under six to prevent malnutrition and support growth and development.
Correct answer is: ICDS Supplementary Nutrition
Q.16 The Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram focuses on:
Adult health insurance
Early identification and intervention of health issues in children
Surgical correction of congenital defects only
Vaccination of elderly populations
Explanation - RBSK aims to screen children for diseases, deficiencies, developmental delays, and disabilities to provide timely intervention.
Correct answer is: Early identification and intervention of health issues in children
Q.17 Which of the following is a key preventive strategy for reducing childhood anemia?
Vitamin C supplementation only
Iron and folic acid supplementation
Regular exercise
Surgical intervention
Explanation - Iron and folic acid supplementation helps prevent and treat anemia, a common nutritional deficiency in children.
Correct answer is: Iron and folic acid supplementation
Q.18 Regular physical activity in school children helps primarily in:
Preventing injuries only
Promoting overall physical and mental health
Improving only academic performance
Preventing infectious diseases only
Explanation - Physical activity enhances cardiovascular health, muscular strength, mental well-being, and reduces risk of chronic diseases.
Correct answer is: Promoting overall physical and mental health
Q.19 Which preventive measure is used to control iodine deficiency disorders in children?
Fortification of salt with iodine
Vitamin A supplementation
Iron tablets
Vaccination against polio
Explanation - Iodized salt is a simple and effective public health measure to prevent iodine deficiency and associated disorders in children.
Correct answer is: Fortification of salt with iodine
Q.20 Which of the following is a common strategy for oral health promotion in children?
Regular brushing and dental check-ups
Avoiding vaccination
High sugar diet
Skipping fluoride use
Explanation - Promoting oral hygiene through regular brushing, dental check-ups, and fluoride use helps prevent dental caries and gum diseases.
Correct answer is: Regular brushing and dental check-ups
Q.21 Which program aims to reduce malnutrition and promote child health through community-level interventions in India?
POSHAN Abhiyaan
Ayushman Bharat
Pulse Polio Program
Mid-Day Meal Scheme
Explanation - POSHAN Abhiyaan works at community and household levels to improve nutrition and reduce malnutrition among children and women.
Correct answer is: POSHAN Abhiyaan
Q.22 Handwashing with soap in schools is an example of which type of preventive measure?
Primary prevention
Secondary prevention
Tertiary prevention
Curative care
Explanation - Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs, such as promoting hygiene practices to reduce infections.
Correct answer is: Primary prevention
Q.23 Which of the following vaccines is part of the routine immunization schedule for children in India?
Hepatitis B
HPV
Influenza for adults
Rabies for adults
Explanation - Hepatitis B vaccination is included in the routine immunization schedule to prevent hepatitis B infection in children.
Correct answer is: Hepatitis B
Q.24 Growth monitoring of children primarily helps in:
Detecting nutritional deficiencies early
Administering vaccines
Teaching academic skills
Providing emergency care
Explanation - Regular monitoring of height and weight helps identify undernutrition or growth faltering, enabling timely interventions.
Correct answer is: Detecting nutritional deficiencies early
Q.25 Which of the following interventions helps in preventing communicable diseases among children?
Vaccination, sanitation, and hygiene promotion
Only providing antibiotics
Isolating children indefinitely
Providing multivitamins only
Explanation - Combining vaccination with proper sanitation and hygiene practices effectively reduces the risk of communicable diseases in children.
Correct answer is: Vaccination, sanitation, and hygiene promotion