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1A calm 18-month-old child has cough and a respiratory rate of 46 breaths per minute. There is no chest indrawing and no general danger sign. On the basis of the age-specific fast-breathing cut-off, which interpretation is correct?

A The rate meets the fast-breathing cut-off because the cut-off is 40 or more per minute

B The rate does not meet the cut-off because the cut-off is 50 or more per minute

C The rate can be assessed only while the child is crying

D The rate alone proves severe pneumonia despite the absence of other signs

2Which one of the following statements about worm infestation in children is incorrect?

A Walking barefoot can increase exposure to hookworm larvae.

B Hookworm may worsen iron-deficiency anaemia through chronic blood loss.

C Deworming alone completely prevents reinfection even when sanitation remains poor.

D Toilet use, handwashing and footwear help reduce repeated infection.

3Match List I with List II and choose the correct code. List I (Deficiency): 1. Vitamin A deficiency; 2. Iron deficiency; 3. Iodine deficiency; 4. Vitamin D deficiency. List II (Associated condition): a. Rickets; b. Night blindness; c. Anaemia; d. Goitre.

A 1-a, 2-c, 3-b, 4-d

B 1-b, 2-c, 3-d, 4-a

C 1-b, 2-d, 3-c, 4-a

D 1-c, 2-b, 3-a, 4-d

4Match List I with List II and choose the correct code. List I: 1. Hookworm infection 2. Vitamin D deficiency 3. Severe acute malnutrition 4. Measles List II: a. Bowed legs b. Bilateral pedal oedema c. Iron-deficiency anaemia due to chronic blood loss d. Pneumonia, diarrhoea and eye complications

A 1-a, 2-c, 3-d, 4-b

B 1-c, 2-a, 3-b, 4-d

C 1-c, 2-b, 3-a, 4-d

D 1-d, 2-a, 3-c, 4-b

5Which action by an Anganwadi team dealing with a sick child is INCORRECT?

A Refer urgently when the child cannot drink or breastfeed

B Record the referral and follow up whether the child reached the facility

C Replace medical services by independently treating a child with severe danger signs at the Anganwadi Centre

D Coordinate with ASHA and ANM for care-seeking and referral advice

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