Health, Food & Nutrition MCQ — 98 Practice Questions with Answers

Practice 98 Health, Food & Nutrition multiple-choice questions with detailed answers and explanations. Ideal for RAS/RPSC exam preparation.

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Q1. By what percentage have generic semaglutide prices reduced compared to the innovator drug in India?

A 30-50%

B 50-60%

C 70-90% Correct

D 95-99%

Explanation

Generic semaglutide prices are 70-90% lower than the innovator drug. Natco's price starts at ₹1,290/month versus ₹8,800-16,400 for Novo Nordisk's Ozempic/Wegovy.

Q2. The National Health Mission (NHM) subsumes which two sub-missions?

A NRHM and NUHM Correct

B PMJAY and NDHM

C NHM and AIIMS

D ICDS and MDMS

Explanation

The National Health Mission (NHM), launched in 2013, subsumes the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM, launched 2005) and the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM, launched 2013). NHM aims to provide universal access to equitable, affordable, and quality health care through strengthening public health systems.

Q3. Who was appointed as the Chairperson of the 8th Central Pay Commission in October 2025?

A Justice D.Y. Chandrachud

B Justice Ranjana Desai Correct

C Professor Pulak Ghosh

D Pankaj Jain

Explanation

Justice Ranjana Desai (retd.) was appointed Chairperson of the 8th Central Pay Commission after the Union Cabinet approved its Terms of Reference on 28 October 2025. Professor Pulak Ghosh was appointed as Part-time Member and Pankaj Jain as Secretary. The 7th CPC recommendations were implemented from 1 January 2016.

Q4. WHO launched which digital resource at the Traditional Medicine Summit?

A Ayush Research Portal

B Traditional Medicine Global Library Correct

C Traditional Medicine App

D World Health Data Hub

Explanation

WHO unveiled the Traditional Medicine Global Library, a digital platform consolidating 1.6 million resources on traditional medicine.

Q5. In the contaminated cough syrup crisis of October 2025, which chemical contaminant was found in the syrup 'Coldrif' that caused acute kidney injury in children?

A Methanol

B Ethylene glycol

C Diethylene glycol (DEG) Correct

D Formaldehyde

Explanation

The cough syrup 'Coldrif' was contaminated with diethylene glycol (DEG) at approximately 48.6%, far exceeding permissible limits, causing acute kidney injury and death of at least 23 children in Madhya Pradesh. The WHO issued a Medical Product Alert confirming the contamination.

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Q6. Consider the following statements about Nipah virus (NiV): 1. Nipah virus belongs to the family Paramyxoviridae and fruit bats of the genus Pteropus are its primary natural reservoir. 2. India has reported Nipah outbreaks only in Kerala and West Bengal. 3. The case fatality rate of Nipah virus infection ranges from 40% to 75%. 4. As of 2026, there is no WHO-approved vaccine against Nipah virus. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A 1 and 3 only

B 2 and 4 only

C 1, 3, and 4 only

D 1, 2, 3, and 4

Q7. Avian influenza (bird flu) H5N1 virus is concerning because:

A It only spreads through water

B It only affects birds

C It has potential for zoonotic transmission to humans with high mortality

D It has been eradicated

Q8. Covaxin, India's indigenous COVID-19 vaccine, was developed by:

A Zydus Cadila

B Dr. Reddy's Laboratories

C Serum Institute of India

D Bharat Biotech in collaboration with ICMR and NIV Pune

Q9. PM Modi launched the nationwide HPV vaccination drive for girls in February 2026 from which city in Rajasthan?

A Jaipur

B Jodhpur

C Udaipur

D Ajmer

Q10. The Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) of India provides free vaccination against how many diseases (as of recent expansion)?

A 5

B 6

C 8

D 12

Q11. Type 1 diabetes mellitus differs from Type 2 primarily because:

A Type 1 is caused by insulin resistance

B Type 1 is an autoimmune condition where the body destroys insulin-producing beta cells

C Type 1 is caused by excess sugar consumption

D Type 1 only affects elderly people

Q12. AYUSH stands for:

A Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy

B Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy

C Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Surgery, Homeopathy

D Allopathy, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Herbal

Q13. India's Chandipura virus, which causes encephalitis outbreaks, is transmitted through:

A Contaminated water

B Airborne droplets

C Mosquito bites only

D Sandfly bites

Q14. India's Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) is responsible for:

A Manufacturing drugs

B Selling medicines

C Approval and regulation of drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices

D Training doctors

Q15. Consider the following statements regarding World Hearing Day 2026 observed on March 3, 2026: 1. It marked the 20th anniversary of the annual WHO-led event. 2. The theme was 'From Communities to Classrooms: Hearing Care for All Children'. 3. WHO estimates that over 34 million children worldwide live with disabling hearing loss. 4. More than 80% of childhood hearing loss is preventable. Which of the statements given above are CORRECT?

A 1, 2 and 3 only

B 1 and 2 only

C 2, 3 and 4 only

D 1, 2, 3 and 4

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