Most common causes of death in children under 5 years of age: a. Respiratory infections b. Diarrhea c. Prematurity d. Accidents

Father of epidemiology is: 
a. John Snow b. Joseph Lister c. Karl Landsteiner d. Robert Hook 

Incidence of chromosomal abnormalities in India is: 
a. 1- 2 per 1000 live births b. 2-3 per 1000 live births c. 5-6 per 1000 live births 
d. 8-9 per 1000 live births 

The constant presence of a disease or infection within a given 
geographic area is called as: 
a. Pandemic b. Sporadic c. Epidemic d. Endemic 

‘Silent epidemic’ of the century is: 
a. Coronary artery disease b. Chronic liver disease c. Chronic obstructive lung disease 
d. Alzheimer’s disease 

Infant mortality rate (IMR) is defined as number or deaths of 
infants under age one per: a. 1000 births b. 1000 live births c. 1000 midyear population d. 1000 women of reproductive age group 

Time interval between primary and secondary case is known 
as: 
a. Extrinsic incubation period b. Intrinsic incubation period c. Serial interval 
d. Window period 

Leading cause of neonatal mortality in India is: a. Infections 
b. Birth asphyxia/trauma 
c. Diarrhea d. Prematurity and congenital malformation 

Maternal mortality rate definition includes all except: a. Death in pregnancy 
b. Death during pregnancy c. Death within 6 weeks post delivery 
d. Death within 6 months post delivery