Daily Quiz- 458

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding Hypertension management and public health in India:

Hypertension is classified as a communicable disease under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS).
Recent public health surveys indicate that chronic stress and sleep disruption in urban areas are surpassing dietary factors as major perceived triggers for blood pressure fluctuations.
The India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI) is a collaborative project involving the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, ICMR, and WHO.

Which of the statements given above are correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3

Q2. With reference to human anatomy and the nervous system, consider the following pairs of sensory receptors and their primary functions:

Merkel cells: Detect continuous, sustained pressure and weight distribution.
Meissner corpuscles: Exquisitely sensitive to deep tissue vibrations and rapid pressure changes.
Pacinian corpuscles: Sensitive to light touch and subtle shifts during body sway.

How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
A) Only one pair
B) Only two pairs
C) All three pairs
D) None of the pairs

Q3. In the context of the Indian healthcare system and traditional medicine, consider the following statements regarding Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine:

The National Ayush Mission (NAM) is a Central Sector Scheme aimed at providing cost-effective Ayush services.
The World Health Organization (WHO) established its Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM) in Jamnagar, Gujarat.
Standardisation of Ayurvedic formulations requires approval from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) as the sole regulatory body for traditional drugs.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 2 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3

Q4. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Proprioception’ often discussed in medical sciences:

It is the body’s ability to perceive its own position, motion, and equilibrium in space without relying solely on vision.
It is regulated primarily by the visual cortex of the brain.
Vestibular system disturbances directly cause proprioceptive failure, leading to the spinning sensation known as vertigo.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3

Q5. In the context of Indian urban demographics and labor trends, the term “Always-On Lifestyle" is increasingly linked to “Workplace Burnout". Consider the following statements:

The International Labour Organization (ILO) explicitly classifies burnout as a medical disease condition.
Under the Decent Work Agenda of the ILO, mental health and stress management are recognised components of occupational safety and health.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWERS & EXPLANATIONS

Q1. Correct Answer: B (2 and 3 only)