Goa Board Class 12 Question Paper 2025 Public Health & Education

2025 II 21 0930 Seat No.

Time : 2 Hours PUBLIC HEALTH

AND EDUCATION
Subject Code

V 4 3 6 5

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

INSTRUCTIONS : (1) Attempt all the questions.
(2) There are four sections in the question paper A, B, C & D.
(3) Section A consists of 8 questions of 1 mark each.
Question Nos. 1 to 4 to be answered as an MCQ, question
Nos. 5 & 6 in one or two words and question Nos. 7 and 8 in
one sentence.
(4) Section B consists of 6 questions of 2 marks each to be
answered in about 30 words.
(5) Section C consists of 6 questions of 3 marks each to be
answered in about 50 words.
(6) Section D consists of 3 questions of 4 marks each to be
answered in about 100 words.
(7) Total number of questions is 23.
(8) There is no overall choice however internal choice is given
for question numbers 20 and 23.
(9) Use of pencil and colours is mandatory to draw charts/
graphs.
(10) Figures to the right indicate marks allotted to each
question.
(11) Write the number of each question clearly on the answer-
book.

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SECTION A

1. Identify the disease characterized by a persistent, unpleasant odour in
exhaling breath. 1

• Cavities

• Tooth decay

• Halitosis

• Tooth plaque

2. The type of communication that involves feedback is called ————— . 1

• One-way communication

• Two-way communication

• Non-verbal communication

• Mass communication

3. Select a personal protective device used to prevent infectious disease. 1

• Stethoscope

• BP apparatus

• Thermometer

• Apron

4. The natural method of contraception is called —————— . 1

• Oral pills

• Breast feeding

• Diaphragm

• Cooper T

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5. The physical method used to disinfect water is called ————— . 1

6. The ability to understand things from another person’s perspective is

called —————— . 1

7. What is syphilis ? 1

8. List the objectives of family planning. 1

SECTION B

9. What are the signs and symptoms of hypertension ? 2

10. List the characteristics of health education. 2

11. Explain the modes of HIV transmission. 2

12. State the principles of public health. 2

13. As a health worker, explain the treatment for gonorrhoea. 2

14. Explain the functions of public relations. 2

SECTION C

15. With the help of examples, explain the mass approach to health education. 3

16. Describe the clinical functions of a general health assistant in the hospital. 3

17. Explain the preventive measures for cancer. 3

18. Write a note on the importance of public relations in the hospital. 3

19. The following data shows the information on non-communicable diseases in

2023. Draw a coloured pie chart with legends showing the following

information diabetes 40%, hypertension 30%, cancer 20% and stroke 10%. 3

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20. Mrs Liza, a 25-year old female, is not planning for a child. She was suggested

hormonal contraceptives by her doctor. 3

As a health worker, describe the hormonal contraceptives in this situation.

Or

Mrs. Kabita, a 43-year old female, has four children and wants to adopt a

permanent method of family planning.

As a health worker, explain the permanent family planning method in this

situation.

Section D

21. Explain, how primary data is collected in the hospital. 4

22. Describe the principles of health education. 4

23. Mr. Ranjan, an 8-year old male, came to the hospital with complaints of

shortness of breath, tightness of the chest, and wheezing when breathing.

As a health worker, explain the diseases condition in this situation. 4

Or

Mr. Simon, a 48 year old male, was brought to the hospital with symptoms

of frequent urination, excessive hunger and blurred vision. As a health

worker, explain the disease condition in this case.

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