Heatwave Preparedness MCQ — 91 Practice Questions with Answers

Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. A Heat-Wave Action Plan aims to provide a framework for implementation, coordination and evaluation of extreme heat response activities in Indian cities and towns. 2. Its primary objective is to alert populations at risk of heat-related illness where extreme heat conditions exist or are imminent. 3. The NDMA guideline says only national ministries should prepare plans and cities need not develop city-specific heat-wave plans. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q2. Consider the following statements about IMD's heat wave criteria: 1. For plains, heat wave is considered only when maximum temperature reaches at least 40°C. 2. For hilly regions, the corresponding threshold is at least 30°C. 3. For coastal stations, heat wave may be described even if actual maximum temperature is below 37°C. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q3. Consider the following statements: 1. IMD declares heat wave only after the criteria are met in at least two stations in a meteorological sub-division for at least two consecutive days. 2. IMD declares heat wave on the first day on which one station crosses the threshold. 3. Based on actual maximum temperature, heat wave is identified when actual maximum temperature is at least 45 degrees Celsius. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q4. Consider the following statements: 1. In children, heat stroke should be suspected with altered consciousness, confusion or seizures during heatwave or high ambient temperature conditions. 2. For diagnosis in children, hyperpyrexia above 40°C core body temperature with altered mental status is required. 3. Axillary temperature is usually 0.5-0.8°C higher than rectal temperature. 4. If a child with heatstroke is in shock, normal saline bolus should never be given. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q5. Consider the following statements about heat-wave criteria in India: 1. For plains, a heat wave is considered only when the station's maximum temperature reaches at least 40°C. 2. For hilly regions, the corresponding threshold is at least 30°C. 3. Based on actual maximum temperature over plains, severe heat wave starts at 45°C. Which of the statements given above are correct?