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JNUEE PHD Social Science in Health
1) Given below are two statements
Statement I: In a seeming turnaround from the legacy of structural adjustment conditionalities, universal health coverage
(UHC) is now prominent on the global development policy agenda, and indeed is the topic of a target under the United
Nations’ 2015 Sustainable Development Goals.
Statement II: Although increases in development assistance will be indispensable in some countries, in many the most
important prerequisite for progress toward UHC will be the ability to mobilize domestic resources more effectively through
taxation.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

[Question ID = 32755][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_001]
1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct [Option ID = 197368]
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect [Option ID = 197369]
3. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect [Option ID = 197370]
4. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct [Option ID = 197371]

2) Given below are two statements
Statement I: In the twentieth century, early urban sociology was greatly influenced by the theory of social change informed
by the folk‐urban or traditional‐modern continuum perspective which differentiated the community way of life of rural
society from the associational way of life of urban society
Statement II: Later conceptualizations of urban society sought to link to the historical evolution of capitalist society, more
specifically capitalist industrialization, which is not reducible to its opposition to the rural way of life.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

[Question ID = 32756][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_002]
1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct [Option ID = 197372]
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect [Option ID = 197373]
3. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect [Option ID = 197374]
4. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct [Option ID = 197375]

3) Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A : According to the Tendulkar Committee estimates, poverty rates in India stand at 21.92 percent. Therefore,
half of this value (10.96 percent) has been taken as the SDG target.
Reason R : The Global SDG target 1.2 (indicator: percentage of population living below the national poverty line) aims to
reduce at least by half the proportion of men, women and children of all ages living in poverty in all its dimensions
according to national definitions.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
[Question ID = 32757][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_003]
1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A [Option ID = 197376]
2. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A [Option ID = 197377]
3. A is true but R is false [Option ID = 197378]
4. A is false but R is true [Option ID = 197379]

4) Which of the following principles have guided the formulation of the High Level Expert Group (HLEG) Report
recommendations for introducing a system of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in India?
A. Universality
B. Comprehensive care that is rational and of good quality
C. Consolidated and strengthened public health provisioning
D. Community participation [Question ID = 32758][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_004]
1. A and D only [Option ID = 197380]
2. A, B, C and D only [Option ID = 197381]
3. A, B and C only [Option ID = 197382]
4. B, C and D only [Option ID = 197383]

5) Given below are two statements
Statement I: Proportion of women reported literate (total, per cent) by the National Family Health Survey 4: 62.4%.
Statement II: Proportion of women reported literate (total, per cent) by the National Family Health Survey 3: 55.1%.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
[Question ID = 32759][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_005]
1. Both Statement I and Statement II are true [Option ID = 197384]
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are false [Option ID = 197385]
3. Statement I is true but Statement II is false [Option ID = 197386]
4. Statement I is false but Statement II is true [Option ID = 197387]

6) Given below are two statements
Statement I: The Indian Census is the second largest administrative and statistical exercise in the world.

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Statement II: The Census of India 2021 is the 16th unbroken series of Census of India since its inception in 1872.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
[Question ID = 32760][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_006]
1. Both Statement I and Statement II are true [Option ID = 197388]
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are false [Option ID = 197389]
3. Statement I is true but Statement II is false [Option ID = 197390]
4. Statement I is false but Statement II is true [Option ID = 197391]

7) The result of responses of data collected during a study was classified as ‘very satisfied’, ‘satisfied’ and ‘dissatisfied’.
Which is the scale that is being used?[Question ID = 32761][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_007]
1. Nominal scale [Option ID = 197392]
2. Ordinal scale [Option ID = 197393]
3. Interval scale [Option ID = 197394]
4. Ratio scale [Option ID = 197395]

8) A measure of location which divides the distribution in the ratio of 3:1 is:[Question ID = 32762][Question Description =
Ph.D.CSMH_Q_008]
1. Median [Option ID = 197396]
2. First quartile [Option ID = 197397]
3. Third quartile [Option ID = 197398]
4. Mode [Option ID = 197399]

9) A randomised control comparing efficacy of two regimens showed that difference is statistically significant with p<0.001,
but in reality, the two drugs do not differ in their efficacy. This is an example of:

[Question ID = 32763][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_009]
1. Type I error ( error)

[Option ID = 197400]
2. Type II error (β error)

[Option ID = 197401]
3. 1‐

[Option ID = 197402]
4. 1‐ β

[Option ID = 197403]

10) In a 3 x 4 contingency table, the number of degrees of freedom equals to:[Question ID = 32764][Question Description
= Ph.D.CSMH_Q_010]
1. 1 [Option ID = 197404]
2. 5 [Option ID = 197405]
3. 6 [Option ID = 197406]
4. 12 [Option ID = 197407]

11) Which of the following correlation coefficient is applicable to data belonging to nominal scale?[Question ID = 32765]
[Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_011]
1. rho [Option ID = 197408]
2. phi [Option ID = 197409]
3. eta [Option ID = 197410]
4. r [Option ID = 197411]

12) Probability varies between:

[Question ID = 32766][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_012]
1. 1 and 2

[Option ID = 197412]
2. 1 and +1

[Option ID = 197413]
3. 0 and

[Option ID = 197414]
4. 0 and 1

[Option ID = 197415]

13) Which one of the following is a non‐parametric test?[Question ID = 32767][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_013]
1. Student’s t‐test for independent samples [Option ID = 197416]
2. F‐test [Option ID = 197417]
3. Wilcoxon’s rank sum test [Option ID = 197418]
4. Paired t‐test [Option ID = 197419]

14) If the association between a factor (A) and the occurrence of the disease can be explained by another factor (B) which
is associated with both the disease and the factor under study, the factor B is called:[Question ID = 32768][Question

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Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_014]
1. A constant [Option ID = 197420]
2. A concomitant factor [Option ID = 197421]
3. A confounder [Option ID = 197422]
4. A chance factor [Option ID = 197423]

15) The ‘Rights‐based Approach’ to development is:[Question ID = 32769][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_015]
1. One that focusses on political rights of citizens in a democracy [Option ID = 197424]
2. One that holds governments accountable for ensuring freedom of speech and religious practice [Option ID = 197425]
3. One that holds governments accountable for ensuring basic human needs for a life of dignity to all citizens [Option ID = 197426]
4. One that holds that citizens have to prove their merit for getting economic benefit [Option ID = 197427]

16) Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R

Assertion A: Conflict theories in sociology relate to the history of social structures being created through conflict between
people with differing interests and resources.
Reason R: Conflict theory accepts the view that the rich have earned their resources through hard work and education
while seeing the poor as lacking in skill and initiative.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

[Question ID = 32770][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_016]
1. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A [Option ID = 197428]
2. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A [Option ID = 197429]
3. A is correct but R is not correct [Option ID = 197430]
4. A is not correct but R is correct [Option ID = 197431]

17) Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R

Assertion A: Rawl’s theory of justice is based on fairness of procedures of the system of social institutions
Reason R: Rawl’s critique of the theory of utilitarianism, i.e. ‘maximum good of the maximum number’, and his pursuit of
freedom and equality led to formulation of his theory of justice.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

[Question ID = 30710][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_017]
1. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A [Option ID = 197432]
2. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A [Option ID = 197433]
3. A is correct but R is not correct [Option ID = 197434]
4. A is not correct but R is correct [Option ID = 197435]

18) Which of the statements about human rights given below explain the concept best?[Question ID = 30711][Question
Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_018]
1. Human rights are universal and include right to life, liberty, equality and dignity [Option ID = 197436]
2. Human rights are citizen entitlements encoded by law in the constitution of each country [Option ID = 197437]
3. Human rights allow citizens to participate in elections as equals [Option ID = 197438]
4. Human rights require each citizen to ensure kindness to animals. [Option ID = 197439]

19) Universal Health Coverage is commonly used in current global health discourse to include:

[Question ID = 30712][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_019]
1. Equal health status for all

[Option ID = 197440]
2. Equal health care for all, from womb to tomb

[Option ID = 197441]
3. Health care that is financed such that it does not lead to catastrophic medical expenditure for anybody

[Option ID = 197442]
4. Primary helath are for all

[Option ID = 197443]

20) Match List I with List II

List I List II

Concepts Meanings

A. Social capital I. Knowledge and symbols that confer social status

B. Cultural capital II. Collective affiliation as a group in society

C. Social cohesion III. Relationships in society

IV. Knowledge and meanings arise from a group's historical
D. Cultural relativism
social context

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[Question ID = 30713][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_020]
1. A ‐ III, B ‐ IV, C ‐ I, D ‐ II

[Option ID = 197444]
2. A ‐ II, B ‐ I, C ‐ III, D ‐ IV

[Option ID = 197445]
3. A ‐ IV, B ‐ III, C ‐ II, D ‐ I

[Option ID = 197446]
4. A ‐ III, B ‐ I, C ‐ II, D ‐ IV

[Option ID = 197447]

21) Total Fertility Rate (TFR) is defined as:

[Question ID = 30714][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_021]
1. Annual number of live births per 1000 mid‐year population

[Option ID = 197448]
2. Number of live births per woman completing her reproductive life at current age‐specific ‐fertility rates

[Option ID = 197449]
3. Number of daughters who would be born to a woman completing her reproductive life at current age‐specific‐fertility rates

[Option ID = 197450]
4. Annual number of live births per 1000 women of child bearing age mid‐year population

[Option ID = 197451]

22) Psychometric Scales are used for :[Question ID = 30715][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_022]
1. Qualitative assessment of mental states [Option ID = 197452]
2. Measurement of mental attributes [Option ID = 197453]
3. Measurement of human behaviours [Option ID = 197454]
4. Qualitative assessment of human behaviours [Option ID = 197455]

23) Match List I with List II

List I List II

Method Characteristics

A. Sample survey I. Interdisciplinary hypothesis generation

II. Integrate descriptive characteristics with spatial
B. Case study
locations

III. To study occurrence of a common characteristic in a
C. Census
population

D. GIS IV. To count total number of persons in a population

[Question ID = 30716][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_023]
1. A ‐ II, B ‐ I, C ‐ III, D ‐ IV

[Option ID = 197456]
2. A ‐ III, B ‐ IV, C ‐ II, D ‐ I

[Option ID = 197457]
3. A ‐ III, B ‐ I, C ‐ IV, D ‐ II

[Option ID = 197458]
4. A ‐ IV, B ‐ III, C ‐II , D ‐ I

[Option ID = 197459]

24) Evaluation of helath servies is a complex process. It includes a study of: (i) input, (ii) process, (iii) output, (iv)
outcome.

When evaluating a disease control programme, which of the following indicators would you use to assess the outcome?

[Question ID = 30717][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_024]
1. Increase in number of persons diagnosed with the disease

[Option ID = 197460]
2. Increase in number of persons treated

[Option ID = 197461]
3. Increase in number of health workers providing treatment for the disease

[Option ID = 197462]

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4. Decrease in prevalence of the disease

[Option ID = 197463]

25) Positivism in the philosophy of science includes concepts of:[Question ID = 30718][Question Description =
Ph.D.CSMH_Q_025]
1. Universality and objectivity [Option ID = 197464]
2. Contextuality and subjectivity [Option ID = 197465]
3. Contextuality and objectivity [Option ID = 197466]
4. Chaos and subjectivity [Option ID = 197467]

26) The Human Development Index of countries combines:[Question ID = 30719][Question Description =
Ph.D.CSMH_Q_026]
1. Child health, education, income [Option ID = 197468]
2. Education, health, livelihoods [Option ID = 197469]
3. Longevity, literacy, income [Option ID = 197470]
4. Consumption, health care, schooling [Option ID = 197471]

27) Match List I with List II

List I List II
A. Deductive I. Post‐modern social science
B. Inductive II. Critical social science
C. Dialectical materialismIII. Interpretivist social science
D. Relativist IV. Positivist social science

[Question ID = 30720][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_027]
1. A ‐ IV, B ‐ III, C ‐ II, D ‐ I

[Option ID = 197472]
2. A ‐ I, B ‐ II, C ‐ III, D ‐ IV

[Option ID = 197473]
3. A ‐ IV, B ‐ II, C ‐ III, D ‐ I

[Option ID = 197474]
4. A ‐ II, B ‐ III, C ‐ I, D ‐ IV

[Option ID = 197475]

28) A Systematic review requires:[Question ID = 30721][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_028]
1. Delineating the research question very precisely [Option ID = 197476]
2. Formulating the research question very broadly [Option ID = 197477]
3. Formulating research tools for primary data collection [Option ID = 197478]
4. Delineating a flexible research design [Option ID = 197479]

29) The concept of acquired and achieved status was put forth by:[Question ID = 30722][Question Description =
Ph.D.CSMH_Q_029]
1. Emile Durkheim [Option ID = 197480]
2. Auguste Comte [Option ID = 197481]
3. MN Srinivas [Option ID = 197482]
4. Max Weber [Option ID = 197483]

30) Match List I with List II

List I List II
(Book/Theory proposed) (Author/Thinker)
A. Kinship Organisation in India I. Ambedkar
B. Anthropological Explorations in Gender: Intersecting FieldsII. A R Desai
C. Rural Sociology in India III. Leela Dube
D. Annihilation of Caste IV. Irawati Karve

[Question ID = 30723][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_030]
1. A ‐II , B ‐ III, C ‐I , D ‐ IV

[Option ID = 197484]
2. A ‐III , B ‐IV , C ‐I , D ‐ II

[Option ID = 197485]
3. A ‐IV , B ‐III , C ‐II , D ‐ I

[Option ID = 197486]
4. A ‐ I, B ‐II , C ‐ III, D ‐ IV

[Option ID = 197487]

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31) Max Weber defined authority as:

[Question ID = 30724][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_031]
1. To wield illegitimate power by a few on others

[Option ID = 197488]
2. Legitimate forms of power which one person or a group holds over another

[Option ID = 197489]
3. The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience

[Option ID = 197490]
4. The power to give punishment to others by creating fear

[Option ID = 197491]

32) What is a mixed method in social science research?

[Question ID = 30725][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_032]
1. A combination of qualitative techniques

[Option ID = 197492]
2. A combination of quantitative and qualitative methods

[Option ID = 197493]
3. A combination of quantitative techniques

[Option ID = 197494]
4. A combination of research techniques and tools

[Option ID = 197495]

33) Match List I with List II

List I List II
Book Author
A. Rewriting History I. Sharmila Rege
B. Writing Caste, Writing Gender II.Uma Chakravarti
C. Caste Matters III. Urmila Pawar
D. The Weave in my life: A Dalit Woman's MemoirsIV.Suraj Yengde

[Question ID = 30726][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_033]
1. A ‐ II, B ‐III , C ‐ IV, D ‐ I

[Option ID = 197496]
2. A ‐III , B ‐II , C ‐I , D ‐ IV

[Option ID = 197497]
3. A ‐ II, B ‐I , C ‐IV , D ‐III

[Option ID = 197498]
4. A ‐I , B ‐II , C ‐ III, D ‐IV

[Option ID = 197499]

34) Which of the following are classified as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups by the Government of India?
A. Korwa
B.Jarawa
C. Santal
D.Pahariya

[Question ID = 30727][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_034]
1. A, B and D only

[Option ID = 197500]
2. B, A and C only

[Option ID = 197501]
3. C, D and A only

[Option ID = 197502]
4. A, B and C only

[Option ID = 197503]

35) Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A :There is considerable inequalities in Infant Mortality Rates across caste, class and gender in India
Reason R : The reason for this is the multiple axes of inequalites and their intersections that is reflected in mortality
outcomes
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

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[Question ID = 34050][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_035]
1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

[Option ID = 197504]
2. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A

[Option ID = 197505]
3. A is true but R is false

[Option ID = 197506]
4. A is false but R is true

[Option ID = 197507]

36) Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A :The WHO's Commission on Social Determinants and Health Report was an outcome of growing health inequalities
within and across countries.
Reason R : This was due to growing discontent with globalisation and privatisation globally and poor health outcomes in
several countries
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
[Question ID = 34051][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_036]
1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A [Option ID = 197508]
2. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A [Option ID = 197509]
3. A is true but R is false [Option ID = 197510]
4. A is false but R is true [Option ID = 197511]

37) Which of the following are qualitative methods in social science research?[Question ID = 34052][Question Description =
Ph.D.CSMH_Q_037]
1. Ethnography [Option ID = 197512]
2. Survey [Option ID = 197513]
3. Case Study [Option ID = 197514]
4. 1 and 3 [Option ID = 197515]

38) Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A :Gender inequalities has affected health outcomes and access to health services adversely for women
Reason R : This is because women are illiterate and do not want to take care of their health
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
[Question ID = 34053][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_038]
1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A [Option ID = 197516]
2. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A [Option ID = 197517]
3. A is true but R is false [Option ID = 197518]
4. A is false but R is true [Option ID = 197519]

39) Research begins with a research problem. What are the steps for designing a research study?
A. Construct a hypothesis
B.Choose a topic and define research questions
C. Choose a method or methods to address research question
D. Conduct a literature review
E. Limitations that are likely to arise
Choose the correct answer from the options given below
[Question ID = 34054][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_039]
1. A, B, C, D, E [Option ID = 197520]
2. A, C, B, D, E [Option ID = 197521]
3. B, D, A, C, E [Option ID = 197522]
4. B, D. E, A, C [Option ID = 197523]

40) Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A :The meaning of globalisation varies according to the theoretical construct that they draw from.
Reason R : These broad theoretical positions are hyperglobalizers, skeptics and transformationalists.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
[Question ID = 34055][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_040]
1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A [Option ID = 197524]
2. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
[Option ID = 197525]

3. A is true but R is false [Option ID = 197526]
4. A is false but R is true [Option ID = 197527]

41) Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A: Enviornmental issues are a hybrid of nature and society.
Reason R : Therefore any research in this area needs an interdisciplinary perspective that uses a mix of quantitative and
qualitative methods to capture complexities.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

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[Question ID = 34056][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_041]
1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

[Option ID = 197528]
2. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A

[Option ID = 197529]
3. A is true but R is false

[Option ID = 197530]
4. A is false but R is true

[Option ID = 197531]

42) Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A: Neoliberalism has undermined social solidarity which was the foundation of the welfare state.
Reason R : It has placed greater onus on individual choice and responsibility leading to a weakening of the welfare state in
terms of values and provisioning.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

[Question ID = 34057][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_042]
1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

[Option ID = 197532]
2. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A

[Option ID = 197533]
3. A is true but R is false

[Option ID = 197534]
4. A is false but R is true

[Option ID = 197535]

43) As per the data released in July 2011, what is the percentage of population living in Indian villages?[Question ID =
34058][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_043]
1. 80% [Option ID = 197536]
2. 75% [Option ID = 197537]
3. 70% [Option ID = 197538]
4. 60% [Option ID = 197539]

44) Which of the following is/are associated with Dr BR Ambedkar?
A. The Hindu Code Bill
B. Mhow, Madhya Pradesh
C. Gray's Inn
D. Columbia University
E. All the above
[Question ID = 34059][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_044]
1. A, B and D only [Option ID = 197540]
2. E only [Option ID = 197541]
3. A and B only [Option ID = 197542]
4. C only [Option ID = 197543]

45) What is the main reason behind the population growth in India?[Question ID = 34060][Question Description =
Ph.D.CSMH_Q_045]
1. Low Birth Rate and Low Mortality Rate [Option ID = 197544]
2. High Birth Rate and Low Mortality Rate [Option ID = 197545]
3. Faster Birth Rate and Faster Mortality Rate [Option ID = 197546]
4. High Birth Rate and High Mortality Rate [Option ID = 197547]

46) According to census 2011, which union territory records the highest population density?[Question ID = 34061][Question
Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_046]
1. Delhi [Option ID = 197548]
2. Chandigarh [Option ID = 197549]
3. Puducherry [Option ID = 197550]
4. Dadar and Nagar Haveli [Option ID = 197551]

47) According to the Census 2011, rank the Union Territories in ascending order of Child Sex Ratio‐
A. Dadar and Nagar Haveli
B. Daman and Diu
C. Chandigarh
D. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
E. Puducherry

Choose the correct answer from the options given below
[Question ID = 34062][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_047]

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1. A, B, C, D, E [Option ID = 197552]
2. C, B, A, D, E [Option ID = 197553]
3. B, A, D, E, C [Option ID = 197554]
4. E, D, C, B, A [Option ID = 197555]

48) Census data released on 15 July 2011 reflects on urban population living in different states of India. Arrange the
following states in descending order of level of urbanization (share of urban population to total state population)
A. Goa
B. Kerala
C. Maharashtra
D. Bihar
E. Mizoram

Choose the correct answer from the options given below
[Question ID = 34063][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_048]
1. A, B, C, D, E [Option ID = 197556]
2. E, D, C, B, A [Option ID = 197557]
3. A, E, B, C, D [Option ID = 197558]
4. E, A, B, C, D [Option ID = 197559]

49) The current pace of urbanisation has led to the formation of twin cities across the country. Which of the following pairs
is not twin‐cities?

[Question ID = 34064][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_049]
1. Durgapur – Asansol

[Option ID = 197560]
2. Hyderabad – Secunderabad

[Option ID = 197561]
3. Kolkata – Howrah

[Option ID = 197562]
4. Delhi – New Delhi

[Option ID = 197563]

50) India is home to many tribes. Khasi and Garo tribes mainly live in which of the following states?

[Question ID = 34065][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_050]
1. Kerala

[Option ID = 197564]
2. Tamil Nadu

[Option ID = 197565]
3. Meghalaya

[Option ID = 197566]
4. Mizoram

[Option ID = 197567]

51) Match List I with List II

List I List II
(States of India) (Tribes in India)
A. Assam I. Konyak
B. Nagaland II. Miri
C. Arunachal Pradesh III. Apatani
D. Madhya Pradesh IV. Bhils

[Question ID = 34066][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_051]
1. A ‐II , B ‐I , C ‐III , D ‐IV

[Option ID = 197568]
2. A ‐IV , B ‐ I, C ‐ II, D ‐ III

[Option ID = 197569]
3. A ‐I , B ‐ II, C ‐III , D ‐ IV

[Option ID = 197570]
4. A ‐ IV, B ‐ III, C ‐ II, D ‐ I

[Option ID = 197571]

52) Arrange the following states in ascending order of female literacy in India as per the Census 2011.
A. Kerala
B. Maharashtra

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C. Tamil Nadu
D. West Bengal
E. Andhra Pradesh
Choose the correct answer from the options given below
[Question ID = 34067][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_052]
1. A, B, C, D, E [Option ID = 197572]
2. E, D, C, B, A [Option ID = 197573]
3. A, B, D, C, E [Option ID = 197574]
4. D, C, E, B, A [Option ID = 197575]

53) Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A : Social exclusion refers to ways in which individuals may become cut off from full involvement in the wider
society.
Reason R : Social exclusion focuses attention on a broad range of factors that prevent individuals or groups from having
opportunities open to the majority of the population.

In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
[Question ID = 34068][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_053]
1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A [Option ID = 197576]
2. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A [Option ID = 197577]
3. A is true but R is false [Option ID = 197578]
4. A is false but R is true [Option ID = 197579]

54) Given below are two statements
Statement I:The roots of social science research methods go back to the seventeenth century, when evidence based
science started to take shape.
Statement II: It is often claimed that the rise of capitalism with the processes of urbanization and industrializations gave
impetus for empirical social research.

In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
[Question ID = 34069][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_054]
1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct [Option ID = 197580]
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect [Option ID = 197581]
3. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect [Option ID = 197582]
4. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct [Option ID = 197583]

55) Which of the following research techniques can be used in BOTH qualitative and quantitative methods?
A. Face to face interviews
B. Telephonic interviews
C. Participant observation
D. Group discussion
E. Consultative Meeting
[Question ID = 30728][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_055]
1. A, B and D only [Option ID = 197584]
2. A only [Option ID = 197585]
3. B, C and E only [Option ID = 197586]
4. A and B only [Option ID = 197587]

56) Given below are two statements
Statement I: During data collection, ‘triangulation by data source’ involves collecting data from different persons or
entities.
Statement II: Checking the degree to which each source confirms, elaborates; and disconfirms information from other
sources is not a part of triangulation.

In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
[Question ID = 30729][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_056]
1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct [Option ID = 197588]
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect [Option ID = 197589]
3. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect [Option ID = 197590]
4. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct [Option ID = 197591]

57) Global Commission on Macroeconomics and Health, 2000 was launched by

[Question ID = 30730][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_057]
1. The World Bank

[Option ID = 197592]
2. The Government of India

[Option ID = 197593]
3. The World Health Organisation

[Option ID = 197594]
4. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

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[Option ID = 197595]

58) What kind of motive help explain many human activities, such as standing for election, blogging, or auditioning for
Indian Idol?

[Question ID = 30731][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_058]
1. Biological motives

[Option ID = 197596]
2. Learned motives

[Option ID = 197597]
3. Stimulus motives

[Option ID = 197598]
4. Validation motives

[Option ID = 197599]

59) Displaced aggression is closely related to the pattern of behavior known as[Question ID = 30732][Question Description =
Ph.D.CSMH_Q_059]
1. scapegoating [Option ID = 197600]
2. leaving the field [Option ID = 197601]
3. stereotyped responding [Option ID = 197602]
4. burnout [Option ID = 197603]

60) “Social injustice is killing people on a grand scale.”, was stated in[Question ID = 30733][Question Description =
Ph.D.CSMH_Q_060]
1. The Bhore Committee Report [Option ID = 197604]
2. The Black Report [Option ID = 197605]
3. WHO Commission on Social Determinants of Health Report [Option ID = 197606]
4. The Alma Ata Declaration [Option ID = 197607]

61) John Snow's detailed maps of death in areas that were caused by cholera not only informed the intervention but
became a premier research design used in epidemiology. Which is the research design associated with this?

[Question ID = 30734][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_061]
1. Case control design

[Option ID = 197608]
2. Cohort study design

[Option ID = 197609]
3. Ethnography

[Option ID = 197610]
4. Exploratory design

[Option ID = 197611]

62) When is qualitative approach most appropriate in health research?[Question ID = 30735][Question Description =
Ph.D.CSMH_Q_062]
1. When subject matter is clearly defined and familiar [Option ID = 197612]
2. When subject matter is unfamiliar [Option ID = 197613]
3. When ‘factual’ data are required to answer the research question [Option ID = 197614]
4. When the question or problem is known, clear and unambiguous [Option ID = 197615]

63) Qualitative research is under‐used in the field of TB because
A. Hesitation stems from the concern to reach statistical generalisations
B. Medical journals, editors and reviewers may undervalue publications with qualitative results
[Question ID = 30736][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_063]
1. A only [Option ID = 197616]
2. B only [Option ID = 197617]
3. A and B both are correct [Option ID = 197618]
4. A and B both are NOT correct [Option ID = 197619]

64) Match List I with List II

List I List II
Characteristic Concepts
A. refers to the disconcerting experiences that accompany rapid cultural change or exposure to a I. Cultural
different culture diffusion
B. occurs when changes in one part of the culture do not keep up with changes in another part II. Countercultures
C. is the process by which aspects of one culture or subculture become part of another culture III. Culture shock
D. refers to groups whose values, interests, beliefs, and lifestyles conflict with those of the larger culture IV. Cultural lag

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[Question ID = 30737][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_064]
1. A ‐I , B ‐II , C ‐III , D ‐IV

[Option ID = 197620]
2. A ‐ III , B ‐ IV , C ‐ I , D ‐II

[Option ID = 197621]
3. A ‐IV , B ‐III , C ‐II , D ‐I

[Option ID = 197622]
4. A ‐II , B ‐I , C ‐IV , D ‐III

[Option ID = 197623]

65) Fundamental component of the economic argument for investment in the social determinants of health is
A.Establishing the basic rationale for public policy intervention
B Assessing whether the intervention represents good “value for money”

[Question ID = 30738][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_065]
1. A only [Option ID = 197624]
2. B only [Option ID = 197625]
3. Both A and B are correct [Option ID = 197626]
4. Both A and C are NOT correct [Option ID = 197627]

66) Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R

Assertion A: Knowledge of research methodology is important in public health.
Reason R: Research is important to understand how evidence is created and evidence is needed to answer questions,arising
in public health practice and it is research that builds the evidence
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

[Question ID = 30739][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_066]
1. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A [Option ID = 197628]
2. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A [Option ID = 197629]
3. A is correct but R is not correct [Option ID = 197630]
4. A is not correct but R is correct [Option ID = 197631]

67) Why is research in public health important?
A.Research studies gather important information about behaviours, risk factors, and disease trends.
B.Research informs the development and testing of interventions for promoting health and preventing disease.
C.The information gained from research can be used for advocacy efforts and to justify public health spending.
D.Research might even be the catalyst for more research.

[Question ID = 30740][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_067]
1. A, B and D only [Option ID = 197632]
2. B and C only [Option ID = 197633]
3. C only [Option ID = 197634]
4. A, B, C and D [Option ID = 197635]

68) Qualitative research is increasingly being accepted as a necessity in public health and is usually utilised
A.To study the social, cultural, economic, and political factors that influence health and disease.
B.To examine interactions between various stakeholders in an issue of public health importance.
C.To explore how people and their communities interpret health and disease.
D.To describe perceptions of disease risk and barriers to healthy behaviors, as well as many other complex health topics.

[Question ID = 30741][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_068]
1. A, B and D only [Option ID = 197636]
2. C and D only [Option ID = 197637]
3. B, D and C only [Option ID = 197638]
4. A, B, C, and D all [Option ID = 197639]

69) A. The non‐in‐depth nature of applied health studies robs away a number of taken‐for‐granted strengths of a
traditional qualitative study.
B. The high degree of ‘internal validity’, which a traditional qualitative study would guarantee, can no longer be assumed
to be taken care of, in non‐in‐depth nature of applied health studies

Choose the correct answer from the options given below: [Question ID = 30742][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_069]
1. A only [Option ID = 197640]
2. B only [Option ID = 197641]
3. A and B both are correct [Option ID = 197642]
4. A and B both are NOT correct [Option ID = 197643]

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70) A. It would be wrong to see a contradiction between public health in a population perspective and a more person‐
centred methodology such as qualitative research.
B. Ultimately, the benefits and quality of health care must provide for the individual person irrespective of whether the
interventions are aimed at the sociostructural, environmental or individual level.

[Question ID = 30743][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_070]
1. A only

[Option ID = 197644]
2. B only

[Option ID = 197645]
3. A and B both are correct

[Option ID = 197646]
4. A and B both are not correct

[Option ID = 197647]

71) Match List I with List II

List I List II
Book Author
A. The Protestant Ethic and Spirit CapitalismI. Ulrich Beck
B. Medical Nemesis II.E Durkheim
C. Risk Society III. Ivan Illich
D. Suicide IV.Max Weber

[Question ID = 30744][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_071]
1. A ‐III , B ‐IV , C ‐II , D ‐ I

[Option ID = 197648]
2. A ‐ II, B ‐I , C ‐III , D ‐IV

[Option ID = 197649]
3. A ‐I , B ‐III , C ‐II , D ‐IV

[Option ID = 197650]
4. A ‐ IV , B ‐ III, C ‐ I, D ‐ II

[Option ID = 197651]

72) Rites of Passage
A. Rituals associated with the change of status
B. Rites of separation, segregation, integration
C. Following the path of righteousness
D. Demographic indicators from infancy to old age
E. Writing the passage

[Question ID = 30745][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_072]
1. A and B only

[Option ID = 197652]
2. B and C only

[Option ID = 197653]
3. C and D only

[Option ID = 197654]
4. A and D only

[Option ID = 197655]

73) Match List I with List II

List I List II
Social Concepts
Definations

I. Any tangible or intangible object that has a constant meaning to the members of a social
A. Social attitude
group
B.Social Disorganization II.a diagram that plots the social choices made by a group of participants
III. The subjective counterpart to a social value. It is the individual's orientation
C. Social Value
concerning a social value.
IV. A state of society that occurs because there is a decrease in the influence of existing
D. Sociogram
social rules of behaviour.

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[Question ID = 30746][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_073]
1. A ‐ II, B ‐IV , C ‐ III, D ‐I

[Option ID = 197656]
2. A ‐ III, B ‐IV , C ‐ I, D ‐ II

[Option ID = 197657]
3. A ‐I , B ‐ II, C ‐ III, D ‐ IV

[Option ID = 197658]
4. A ‐ IV, B ‐ III, C ‐I , D ‐ II

[Option ID = 197659]

74) Who proposed the definition of Culture as 'Culture...is that complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, arts,
morals, law, custom and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society?'[Question ID = 34089]
[Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_074]
1. Alfred Radcliffe Brown [Option ID = 197660]
2. Bronislaw Malinowski [Option ID = 197661]
3. E.B. Tylor [Option ID = 197662]
4. Cua Dubios [Option ID = 197663]

75) Match List I with List II

List I List II
Theory Thinker
A. Psychoanalytic approaches I. Margaret Mead and Ruth Benedict
B.Structural Functionalism II.Sigmund Freud
C. Culture and Personality III. Max Weber
D. Bureaucracy IV. Radcliff‐ Brown

[Question ID = 34090][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_075]
1. A ‐II , B ‐III , C ‐IV , D ‐I

[Option ID = 197664]
2. A ‐III , B ‐II , C ‐I , D ‐ IV

[Option ID = 197665]
3. A ‐I , B ‐II , C ‐ III, D ‐ IV

[Option ID = 197666]
4. A ‐ II, B ‐ IV, C ‐ I, D ‐III

[Option ID = 197667]

76) Match List I with List II

List I List II
Social Science Discipline Thinker
A. Sociology I. Adam Smith
B.Anthropology II. Wilhelm Wundt
C. Economics III. Auguste Comte
D. Psychology IV. Franz Boas

[Question ID = 34091][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_076]
1. A ‐III , B ‐IV , C ‐II , D ‐I

[Option ID = 197668]
2. A ‐III , B ‐IV , C ‐I , D ‐ II

[Option ID = 197669]
3. A ‐ III, B ‐II , C ‐ I, D ‐ IV

[Option ID = 197670]
4. A‐II, B ‐ I, C ‐III, D ‐ IV

[Option ID = 197671]

77) Match List I with List II

List I List II
Terms
Meanings

I. The conscious or unconscious tendency to select a mate with characteristics different from
A. Polygamy
one's own
B.Heterogamy II. A woman's marriage to a man of higher caste

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III. The conscious or unconscious tendency to select a mate with characteristics similar to one's
C. Homogamy
own.
IV. A form of marriage in which an individual can have several husbands or wives
D. Hypergamy
simultaneously.

[Question ID = 34092][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_077]
1. A ‐ IV, B ‐I , C ‐III , D ‐ II

[Option ID = 197672]
2. A ‐ II, B ‐I , C ‐ III, D ‐ IV

[Option ID = 197673]
3. A ‐I , B ‐ II, C ‐III , D ‐IV

[Option ID = 197674]
4. A ‐III , B ‐II , C ‐I , D ‐ IV

[Option ID = 197675]

78) Match List I with List II

List I List II
Books Authors
A. The Beauty Myth I. Simone de‐Beauvoir
B.Sexual Politics II. Judith Butler
C. Gender Trouble, Feminism and the Subversion of IdentityIII. Kate Millet
D. The Second Sex IV. Naomi Wolf

[Question ID = 34093][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_078]
1. A ‐II , B ‐IV , C ‐I , D ‐ III

[Option ID = 197676]
2. A ‐I, B ‐III, C ‐ II, D ‐IV

[Option ID = 197677]
3. A ‐ IV, B ‐ III, C ‐ II, D ‐I

[Option ID = 197678]
4. A ‐III , B ‐II , C ‐ I, D ‐IV

[Option ID = 197679]

79) Match List I with List II

List I List II
Concepts
Explanation

I. Individual passion and ambitions increased to a level where they cannot find
A. Altruistic
satisfaction
B.Egoistic II. The individual is too strongly integrated into society
C. Anomie III. Insufficiently integrated into society
D. Suicide IV. First methodological study of a social fact

[Question ID = 34094][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_079]
1. A ‐II , B ‐III , C ‐I , D ‐ IV

[Option ID = 197680]
2. A ‐ III, B ‐ II, C ‐IV , D ‐ I

[Option ID = 197681]
3. A ‐II , B ‐I , C ‐ IV, D ‐III

[Option ID = 197682]
4. A ‐ II, B ‐III , C ‐IV , D ‐ I

[Option ID = 197683]

80) What is Cluster Analysis?
A. Analysis of clustered habitation living in the periphery
B. Multivariate analysis
C.The purpose is to divide a set of objects (individual or variables) characterized by a number of attributes into a set of
clusters‐similar or different from each other.
D. A mathematical model

[Question ID = 34095][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_080]
1. A and B only [Option ID = 197684]

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2. B and C only [Option ID = 197685]
3. C and D only [Option ID = 197686]
4. A and C only [Option ID = 197687]

81) Obtrusive methods mean
A. A methods where there is no interference into the life of people or community
B. Not interacting with anybody and collecting information from secondary resources.
C. Direct means of collecting data such as that found in face to face or telephonic interviews, observation and experiments
D. Measure participants according to the characteristics they possess.
[Question ID = 34096][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_081]
1. A and B only [Option ID = 197688]
2. B only [Option ID = 197689]
3. C and D only [Option ID = 197690]
4. C only [Option ID = 197691]

82) Match List I with List II

List I List II

Theory Description

I. Social change holds that all societies pass through
A. Cyclical Theory the same successive stages of evolution and
inevitably reach the same end.

II. A theory of social change which holds that
B. Evolutionary Theory society moves through continual cycles of growth
and decay

III. Social change holds that change can occur in
C. Multilinear Evolutionary
several ways and does not inevitably lead in the
Theory
same direction.

IV. A theory of social change that holds that society
D. Unilinear Evolutionary Theory
is moving in a definite direction.

[Question ID = 34097][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_082]
1. A ‐II , B ‐ IV, C ‐III , D ‐I

[Option ID = 197692]
2. A ‐III , B ‐II , C ‐ I, D ‐ IV

[Option ID = 197693]
3. A ‐I , B ‐ II, C ‐III , D ‐ IV

[Option ID = 197694]
4. A ‐IV , B ‐III , C ‐ II, D ‐ I

[Option ID = 197695]

83) Given below are two statements
Statement I: Coding is the transformation of observations into categories and classifications assigning a number or symbol to
each item of information to enable a quantitative analysis to be carried out subsequently.
Statement II: Decoding is the process of converting code into plain text or any format that is useful for subsequent
processes.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
[Question ID = 34098][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_083]
1. Both Statement I and Statement II are true [Option ID = 197696]
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are false [Option ID = 197697]
3. Statement I is true but Statement II is false [Option ID = 197698]
4. Statement I is false but Statement II is true [Option ID = 197699]

84) Given below are two statements
Statement I: Publication of research results can have consequences that need to be understood and considered from an
ethical perspective.
Statement II: Social research is increasingly regulated and monitored. Ethical approval is not needed when they apply.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
[Question ID = 34099][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_084]
1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct [Option ID = 197700]
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect [Option ID = 197701]
3. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect [Option ID = 197702]
4. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct [Option ID = 197703]

85) Ethnocentrism means……[Question ID = 34100][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_085]

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1. Evaluating other cultures with yardstick of your own values [Option ID = 197704]
2. Taking other nations as god as your own but disowned [Option ID = 197705]
3. No other society is like your’s and your society or group is superior to others [Option ID = 197706]
4. Ethnic communities were at the epicentre of human civilization [Option ID = 197707]

86) The changes in communities come about because [Question ID = 34101][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_086]
1. Society is dynamic [Option ID = 197708]
2. Society is revolutionary [Option ID = 197709]
3. Society welcomes change [Option ID = 197710]
4. Society is static [Option ID = 197711]

87) Which of the following incidents prompted Vinoba Bhave to initiate the Bhoodan Movement in India [Question ID =
34102][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_087]
1. Nalgonda incident [Option ID = 197712]
2. Srikakulam incident [Option ID = 197713]
3. Naxalbari incident [Option ID = 197714]
4. Madhubani incident [Option ID = 197715]

88) Nan Nirman andolan of 1974 started in the state of[Question ID = 34103][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_088]
1. Rajasthan [Option ID = 197716]
2. Maharashtra [Option ID = 197717]
3. Gujarat [Option ID = 197718]
4. Bihar [Option ID = 197719]

89) Match List I with List II

List I List II
Movement Leaders
A. Safai karmachari andolan I. Sundarlal Bahuguna
B. Narmada Bachao AndolanII. Bezwada Wilson
C. Chipko movement III. Aruna Roy
D. Right to information act IV. Medha Patkar

[Question ID = 34104][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_089]
1. A ‐ I, B ‐ II, C ‐ III, D ‐ IV

[Option ID = 197720]
2. A ‐ II, B ‐IV , C ‐III , D ‐ I

[Option ID = 197721]
3. A ‐ II, B ‐ IV, C ‐ I, D ‐ III

[Option ID = 197722]
4. A ‐ IV, B ‐I , C ‐ III, D ‐ II

[Option ID = 197723]

90) Most important prerequisite in sanitary latrine is[Question ID = 34105][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_090]
1. Water seal [Option ID = 197724]
2. Adequate drainage [Option ID = 197725]
3. Squatting plate/slab [Option ID = 197726]
4. Smooth slope of the pan [Option ID = 197727]

91) The best parameter in measuring air pollution is

[Question ID = 34106][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_091]
1. SO2

[Option ID = 197728]
2. CO2

[Option ID = 197729]
3. CO

[Option ID = 197730]
4. N2O

[Option ID = 197731]

92) What is the key defining characteristic of experimental research? [Question ID = 34107][Question Description =
Ph.D.CSMH_Q_092]
1. Extraneous variables are never present [Option ID = 197732]
2. A positive co‐relation usually exists [Option ID = 197733]
3. A negative co‐relation usually exists [Option ID = 197734]
4. Manipulation of independent variable [Option ID = 197735]

93) What term did Gaitan proposed for the science which aims to improve the genetic endowment of the human

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population?[Question ID = 30747][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_093]
1. Eugenics [Option ID = 197736]
2. Euthanasia [Option ID = 197737]
3. Euthrophication [Option ID = 197738]
4. Euzoonosis [Option ID = 197739]

94) What is Preventive medicine?
A. Application of preventive measures by clinical practitioners
B. A specialized field of medical practice composed of distinct disciplines that utilize skills focusing on the health of defined
populations
C. Promote and maintain health and well‐being and prevent disease, disability, and premature death
D. Include knowledge of and competence in biostatistics, epidemiology and administration.
[Question ID = 30748][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_094]
1. A, B and D only [Option ID = 197740]
2. A, B, C and D [Option ID = 197741]
3. A, B and C only [Option ID = 197742]
4. B only [Option ID = 197743]

95) Match List I with List II
List I List II
Mental Illnesses Symptoms/Characteristics
I. Associated with undue and extreme suspicion and a progressive tendency to regard the whole world
A. Schizophrenia
in a framework of delusions.
B. Manic Depressive
II. (split personality) in which the patient lives in a dream world of his own
Psychosis
C. Paranoia III. This group of disorders are the legacy of unfortunate childhood experiences and perceptions.
D. Neurosis or
IV. Symptoms vary from heights of excitement to depths of depression
Psychoneurosis
E. Personality and V. Unable to react normally to life situations, not considered "insane" by his/her associates, but
Character disorders nevertheless exhibits certain peculiar symptoms such as morbid fears, compulsions and obsessions,
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: [Question ID = 30749][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_095]
1. A ‐ II, B ‐ IV, C ‐ I, D ‐ V, E ‐ III [Option ID = 197744]
2. A ‐ I , B ‐ II , C ‐ III, D ‐ IV, E ‐ V [Option ID = 197745]
3. A ‐ III , B ‐ IV , C ‐ V, D ‐ II, E ‐ I [Option ID = 197746]
4. A ‐ IV , B ‐ V, C ‐III , D ‐I, E ‐ II [Option ID = 197747]

96) Mental health services in a community are concerned not only with early diagnosis and treatment but also with the
preservation and promotion of good mental health and prevention of mental illness. The mental health services comprise:
A. Early diagnosis and treatment
B. Rehabilitation.
C. Group and individual psychotherapy.
D. Mental health education.
E. Use of modern psychoactive drugs and after‐care services.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below
[Question ID = 30750][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_096]
1. A, B, C, D, E [Option ID = 197748]
2. A and E only [Option ID = 197749]
3. C, D and E only [Option ID = 197750]
4. A, B, C and D only [Option ID = 197751]

97) Disability is an umbrella term for which of the following?[Question ID = 30751][Question Description =
Ph.D.CSMH_Q_097]
1. impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions. [Option ID = 197752]
2. impairments, handicap and disfigurement [Option ID = 197753]
3. Restrictions, pre‐maturity and physical abnormalities [Option ID = 197754]
4. Handicap, incapacitated and limited movements [Option ID = 197755]

98) Given below are two statements
Statement I: Disability‐Adjusted Life Year (DALY) is an indicator developed for the calculation of disease burden which
quantifies, in a single indicator, time lost due to premature death with time lived with disability.
Statement II: This indicator is gaining reputation because of its capability to measure morbidity and disability.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
[Question ID = 30752][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_098]
1. Both Statement I and Statement II are true [Option ID = 197756]
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are false [Option ID = 197757]
3. Statement I is true but Statement II is false [Option ID = 197758]
4. Statement I is false but Statement II is true [Option ID = 197759]

99) Match List I with List II

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List I List II
Concepts Meanings
A. Alternative Medicine I. Describes health treatment that is not biomedicine
B. Complementary MedicineII. Uses of both biomedicine and alternative medicine to treat a medical condition
C. Traditional Medicine III. Cosmopolitan medicine, allopathic medicine
D. Biomedicine IV. Describes health treatment based on local medicinal knowledge‐based
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: [Question ID = 30753][Question Description = Ph.D.CSMH_Q_099]
1. A ‐ I, B ‐ II, C ‐ IV, D ‐ III [Option ID = 197760]
2. A ‐ I, B ‐ II , C ‐ III , D ‐ IV [Option ID = 197761]
3. A ‐II , B ‐III , C ‐IV , D ‐ I [Option ID = 197762]
4. A ‐ III, B ‐ IV, C ‐ II, D ‐I [Option ID = 197763]

100) The purpose of literature review in a qualitative research report is to:[Question ID = 30754][Question Description =
Ph.D.CSMH_Q_100]
1. Contextualise your research [Option ID = 197764]
2. Show how much you have read [Option ID = 197765]
3. Critique the methodological flaws of existing research and show how you will overcome them [Option ID = 197766]
4. Show how your study will relate to quantitative research [Option ID = 197767]

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