Goa Board Class 12 Question Paper 2025 Maternal & Child Health

2025 II 24 0930 Seat No.

Time : 2 Hours MATERNAL AND CHILD
HEALTH
Subject Code

V 4 3 6 8

Total No. of Questions : 23 (Printed Pages : 4) Maximum Marks : 50

INSTRUCTIONS : (i) Attempt all the questions.

(ii) There are four sections in the question paper (A, B,
C & D) consisting of 23 questions.

(iii) Section A consists of 8 questions of 1 mark each.
Question nos. 1 to 4 to be answered as an MCQ, question
nos. 5 and 6 in one or two words and question
nos. 7 and 8 in one sentence.

(iv) Section B consists of 6 questions of 2 marks each to
be answered in about 30 words.

(v) Section C consists of 6 questions of 3 marks each to
be answered in about 50 words.

(vi) Section D consists of 3 questions of 4 marks each to
be answered in about 100 words.

(vii) Total number of questions is 23.

(viii) There is no overall choice however internal choice is
given for question numbers 20 and 23.

(ix) Figures to the right indicate marks allotted to each
question.

(x) Write the number of each question clearly on the answer
book.

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SECTION A

1. The fertilization of ovum occurs in ..................... . 1

• The ovary

• The cervix

• The fallopian tube

• The uterus

2. Name the condition that occurs in new born baby when body temperature
is recorded below 36 degree Celsius. 1

• Hyperthermia

• Hyperglycemia

• Hypothermia

• Hypoglycemia

3. Name the condition in which there is no expulsion of the placenta even after
30 minutes of the birth of the baby. 1

• Placenta previa

• Abruptio placenta

• Retained placenta

• Placenta Accreta

4. The infection of parotid glands caused due to a virus is called as
..................... . 1

• Mumps

• Chicken pox

• Measles

• Small pox

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5. The stage in the life of a woman when menstruation ceases and the process

of ovulation stops is called as ........................ . 1

6. The period of six weeks after childbirth during which the mothers

reproductive organs returns to their original non-pregnant condition is

termed as ........................ . 1

7. Define hyperemesis gravidarum. 1

8. Why is it important to mark Apgar score in a new born baby ? 1

SECTION B

9. What are the purposes of antenatal care ? 2

10. Which reflexes are seen in a new born ? 2

11. Illustrate the preventive and control measures of diarrhoea in babies. 2

12. What are the factors affecting nutritional status and health. 2

13. Compare breast feeding and bottle feeding. 2

14. What are the measures thought to a mother to improve child

nutrition ? 2

SECTION C

15. Describe the functions of the uterus. 3

16. Which are the medical conditions in a new born baby that requires

immediate medical care ? 3

17. Explain the positive signs of pregnancy. 3

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18. Describe the health education that must be given to a pregnant

woman ? 3

19. Explain the legal provisions provided for protection of children. 3

20. How do the biological factors affect infant mortality rate ? 3

Or

How do the cultural and social factors affect infant mortality rate ?

21. Mast. Sonu of 2 yrs is brought to a child clinic by his mother. He has been

examined and it's observed that there are signs of malnutrition. 4

As a health worker explain to his mother about malnutrition.

22. Describe the types of immunity. 4

23. A pregnant woman came to the OPD for her regular check up. Classify the

steps of abdominal examination during pregnancy. 4

Or

A Primi gravida woman after delivery must be taught about perineal

hygiene in the postnatal period.

As a health worker explain the measures taken to maintain perineal hygiene

and post natal care at home.

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