IDD Control MCQ Quiz | National Health Programmes

Welcome to this specialized quiz on the National Iodine Deficiency Disorders Control Programme (NIDDCP). Designed for MBBS students, this quiz will test your understanding of one of India’s most crucial public health interventions. You will face 25 multiple-choice questions covering the history, objectives, strategies, key indicators, and clinical aspects of IDD and its control. This is an excellent opportunity to reinforce your knowledge from Community Medicine lectures and prepare for your examinations. After submitting your answers, you’ll receive your score and a detailed review of each question, highlighting the correct choices. You can also download a PDF version of all questions and their correct answers for your future reference and revision. Good luck!

1. The National Goitre Control Programme (NGCP) was initially launched in India in which year?

2. The NGCP was renamed to the National Iodine Deficiency Disorders Control Programme (NIDDCP) in which year to widen its scope?

3. What is the cornerstone strategy of the NIDDCP?

4. As per the Food Safety and Standards Act, what is the stipulated level of iodine in salt at the production level?

5. What is the minimum required level of iodine in salt at the consumer level in India?

6. The most common and visible sign of iodine deficiency is:

7. Which of the following represents the most severe manifestation of iodine deficiency occurring during fetal life and infancy?

8. What is the WHO recommended daily intake of iodine for an adult?

9. Which of the following is considered the most sensitive indicator for assessing the recent impact of an IDD control programme on a population?

10. A median Urinary Iodine Excretion (UIE) of less than 20 mcg/L in a population indicates:

11. According to WHO criteria, the goal for eliminating IDD as a public health problem is when the percentage of households consuming adequately iodized salt is at least:

12. For monitoring purposes under NIDDCP, what is the target age group for conducting goitre surveys in schools?

13. The chemical compound most commonly used for fortifying salt with iodine in India is:

14. The term “Goitre Belt” in India traditionally refers to which geographical region?

15. What does the term “Universal Salt Iodization” (USI) imply?

16. Which of the following conditions is NOT considered a part of the spectrum of Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDDs)?

17. The ban on the sale of non-iodized salt for direct human consumption in India is enforced under which legislation?

18. Rapid test kits (spot testing kits) for iodine in salt use a solution that turns what color in the presence of potassium iodate?

19. A Total Goitre Rate (TGR) of 5.0-19.9% in school-aged children indicates what degree of public health problem according to WHO classification?

20. What is the primary physiological function of iodine in the human body?

21. Which central government body is the nodal agency for the implementation and monitoring of the NIDDCP?

22. An ideal median Urinary Iodine Excretion (UIE) level in a school-age population, indicating sufficient iodine intake without risk of iodine-induced hyperthyroidism, is:

24. What is the standard laboratory method for accurately measuring the iodine content in salt for quality control?

25. The success of the NIDDCP in significantly reducing goitre prevalence is a classic example of which type of public health intervention?

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