1.What is the main objective of the Pulse Polio Programme?
a) Malaria eradication
b) Tuberculosis control
c) Polio eradication
d) HIV prevention
Answer: c) Polio eradication
2.When was the Pulse Polio Programme launched in India?
a) 1995
b) 2000
c) 2010
d) 2020
Answer: a) 1995
3.Which organization leads the Pulse Polio Programme in India?
a) World Health Organization (WHO)
b) United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
c) Indian Red Cross Society
d) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India
Answer: d) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India
4.What is the primary method used for polio vaccination during the Pulse Polio Programme?
a) Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV)
b) Injectable Polio Vaccine (IPV)
c) Intramuscular vaccine
d) Subcutaneous vaccine
Answer: a) Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV)
5.How often is the Pulse Polio immunization campaign conducted in India?
a) Monthly
b) Quarterly
c) Annually
d) Biennially
Answer: c) Annually
6.Which age group is primarily targeted during the Pulse Polio immunization campaign?
a) 0-5 years
b) 5-10 years
c) 10-15 years
d) 15-20 years
Answer: a) 0-5 years
7.What is the signature mark given to children after they receive the polio vaccine during the Pulse Polio drive?
a) Red mark on the forehead
b) Blue mark on the hand
c) Purple mark on the wrist
d) None
Answer: a) Red mark on the forehead
8.Which of the following is a potential challenge in the implementation of the Pulse Polio Programme?
a) High vaccine cost
b) Lack of public awareness
c) Shortage of healthcare professionals
d) All of the above
Answer: b) Lack of public awareness
9.In addition to routine immunization, the Pulse Polio Programme serves as a supplementary immunization activity to ensure:
a) Measles eradication
b) Hepatitis B control
c) Universal healthcare access
d) Polio eradication
Answer: d) Polio eradication
10.Which year did India achieve the World Health Organization’s certification for the eradication of polio?
a) 2005
b) 2010
c) 2014
d) 2020
Answer: c) 2014
11. What is the primary objective of the Pulse Polio Programme?
a. Eradicate Tuberculosis
b. Eliminate Polio
c. Control Malaria
d. Reduce Dengue
Answer: b. Eliminate Polio
12. When was the Pulse Polio Programme launched in India?
a. 1990
b. 1995
c. 2000
d. 2005
Answer: b. 1995
13. What is the main strategy employed in the Pulse Polio Programme?
a. Routine Immunization
b. Mass Vaccination Campaigns
c. Health Education Programs
d. Antibiotic Treatment
Answer: b. Mass Vaccination Campaigns
14. Which organization spearheads the Pulse Polio Programme in India?
a. WHO (World Health Organization)
b. UNICEF (United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund)
c. CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
d. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India
Answer: d. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India
15. How often are Pulse Polio vaccination campaigns conducted in India?
a. Quarterly
b. Annually
c. Bi-annually
d. Monthly
Answer: c. Bi-annually
16. Which type of vaccine is commonly used in the Pulse Polio Programme?
a. Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV)
b. Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV)
c. Measles Vaccine
d. Hepatitis B Vaccine
Answer: a. Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV)
17. What age group is the primary target for the Pulse Polio vaccination?
a. 0-5 years
b. 5-10 years
c. 10-15 years
d. 15-20 years
Answer: a. 0-5 years
18. Which year was India declared polio-free by the WHO?
a. 2008
b. 2012
c. 2014
d. 2016
Answer: c. 2014
19. What role do volunteers play in the Pulse Polio Programme?
a. Conducting research
b. Administering vaccines
c. Monitoring air quality
d. Providing emergency medical care
Answer: b. Administering vaccines
20. In addition to routine immunization, what other measure is essential for sustaining polio eradication efforts?
a. Vector control
b. Clean water supply
c. Surveillance and monitoring
d. Physical exercise programs
Answer: c. Surveillance and monitoring
21. Which type of polio virus is targeted by the Pulse Polio Programme?
a. Polio Type A
b. Polio Type B
c. Polio Type C
d. Polio Type D
Answer: a. Polio Type A
22. What is the common method of administration for the Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) in the Pulse Polio Programme?
a. Injection
b. Nasal spray
c. Oral drops
d. Topical cream
Answer: c. Oral drops
23. What is the term for the strategy where mass vaccination campaigns are conducted simultaneously across a large geographic area?
a. Synchronized Campaigns
b. Coordinated Strikes
c. Simultaneous Blitz
d. Parallel Initiatives
Answer: a. Synchronized Campaigns
24. In which month are the National Immunization Days (NID) commonly conducted as part of the Pulse Polio Programme?
a. January
b. April
c. July
d. October
Answer: a. January
25. What is the primary reason for conducting pulse polio campaigns bi-annually instead of annually?
a. Budget constraints
b. Global health guidelines
c. Increased risk during specific seasons
d. Vaccine availability
Answer: c. Increased risk during specific seasons
26. Which of the following is a potential challenge in reaching every child during Pulse Polio campaigns?
a. Lack of interest from parents
b. Vaccine shortages
c. Political interference
d. Geographical inaccessibility
Answer: d. Geographical inaccessibility
27. What is the role of social mobilization in the success of the Pulse Polio Programme?
a. Vaccine production
b. Community engagement and awareness
c. Data analysis
d. Medical research
Answer: b. Community engagement and awareness
28. Which year did the World Health Assembly declare the goal of global polio eradication?
a. 1988
b. 1995
c. 2000
d. 2005
Answer: a. 1988
29. What is the term for the surveillance system used to detect any cases of polio, including those with no symptoms?
a. Passive surveillance
b. Active surveillance
c. Reactive surveillance
d. Routine surveillance
Answer: b. Active surveillance
30. What is the key to sustaining the polio-free status of a region or country?
a. Continuous vaccination
b. Improved sanitation
c. Quarantine measures
d. Herbal remedies
Answer: a. Continuous vaccination
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