National Health Intervention Program for Mother and Child MCQs With Answer

National Health Intervention Program for Mother and Child MCQs With Answer

This concise, keyword-rich introduction orients B. Pharm students to national health intervention programs for mother and child, emphasizing maternal health, neonatal care, immunization, nutrition, antenatal care, and essential medicines management. It covers flagship initiatives such as RMNCH+A, NHM, JSY, JSSK, ICDS, and UIP, with focus on drug supply, vaccine cold chain, IFA supplementation, oxytocin and magnesium sulfate availability, and community health workers (ASHA, ANM). Understanding program components, objectives, monitoring indicators (MMR, IMR, NMR), and pharmacy roles prepares students for public health practice and rational medicine management in maternal and child health. Now let’s test your knowledge with 30 MCQs on this topic.

Q1. Which program primarily focuses on reducing maternal and neonatal mortality through integrated services including antenatal care, skilled birth attendance, and emergency obstetric care?

• Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)
• Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCH+A)
• Universal Immunization Program (UIP)
• National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP)

Correct Answer: Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCH+A)

Q2. Which frontline worker is primarily responsible for community-level mobilization, delivery of IFA tablets, and linking pregnant women to health facilities under national programs?

• Staff Nurse
• ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist)
• Medical Officer
• District Program Manager

Correct Answer: ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist)

Q3. The programme that provides cash incentives to promote institutional deliveries is called:

• Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK)
• Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)
• Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)
• Mamta Divas

Correct Answer: Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)

Q4. Under JSSK, which of the following services is provided free to pregnant women and sick infants?

• Free diagnostic tests, medicines, transport and diet during hospitalization
• Only free medicines during delivery
• Only cash incentives for home delivery
• Food vouchers redeemable at private pharmacies

Correct Answer: Free diagnostic tests, medicines, transport and diet during hospitalization

Q5. Which national program delivers supplementary nutrition, preschool non-formal education, and health check-ups to mothers and children through Anganwadi centres?

• National AIDS Control Programme (NACP)
• Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)
• Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK)
• National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP)

Correct Answer: Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)

Q6. In the context of maternal anemia prevention under national programs, which supplement is routinely provided to pregnant women?

• Vitamin B12 tablets
• Iron and Folic Acid (IFA) tablets
• Vitamin C injections
• Calcium carbonate tablets only

Correct Answer: Iron and Folic Acid (IFA) tablets

Q7. Which vaccine is administered at birth as part of the Universal Immunization Program (UIP)?

• Measles-Rubella vaccine
• BCG vaccine
• Rotavirus vaccine
• HPV vaccine

Correct Answer: BCG vaccine

Q8. For prevention of postpartum hemorrhage at birth, which drug is recommended and must be available through maternal health programs?

• Magnesium sulfate
• Oxytocin
• Misoprostol only for neonates
• Amoxicillin

Correct Answer: Oxytocin

Q9. The cold chain management for vaccines is critical. Which temperature range is generally maintained for most routine vaccines in the UIP?

• −20°C to −10°C
• 2°C to 8°C
• 15°C to 25°C
• Below −80°C

Correct Answer: 2°C to 8°C

Q10. Which program aims at early identification and referral of birth defects, diseases, deficiencies, and developmental delays in children?

• Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK)
• Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)
• National Health Mission (NHM)
• Mission Indradhanush

Correct Answer: Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK)

Q11. Which essential medicine is used for management of eclampsia and is included in maternal emergency drug kits?

• Magnesium sulfate
• Oxytocin
• Ibuprofen
• Oral iron syrup

Correct Answer: Magnesium sulfate

Q12. The indicator ‘MMR’ commonly monitored by maternal health programs stands for:

• Maternal Mortality Ratio
• Maternal Morbidity Rate
• Male Mortality Ratio
• Maternal Median Rate

Correct Answer: Maternal Mortality Ratio

Q13. Which nutritional intervention is prioritized for infants under ICDS to prevent vitamin A deficiency?

• Weekly iron-folic acid syrup
• Periodic Vitamin A supplementation
• Zinc-only supplementation
• High-dose vitamin D injections

Correct Answer: Periodic Vitamin A supplementation

Q14. Under PMMVY (Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana), the main benefit is:

• Free delivery kits at Anganwadi centres
• Cash incentive for first living child of pregnant women
• Provision of free immunizations for mothers only
• Subsidized formula milk for infants

Correct Answer: Cash incentive for first living child of pregnant women

Q15. Which program component ensures routine immunization and expansion of vaccine coverage in communities?

• Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)
• Universal Immunization Program (UIP)
• Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana
• National Rural Employment Guarantee Act

Correct Answer: Universal Immunization Program (UIP)

Q16. Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC), promoted by neonatal programs, primarily benefits:

• Thermoregulation and breastfeeding for low birth weight infants
• Only older toddlers with malnutrition
• Adolescent girls to prevent anemia
• Pregnant women in 3rd trimester for blood pressure control

Correct Answer: Thermoregulation and breastfeeding for low birth weight infants

Q17. Which test is routinely offered to pregnant women under RMNCH programs to prevent mother-to-child transmission?

• HIV testing
• Hepatitis C viral load only
• Thyroid function test only
• Vitamin B12 level

Correct Answer: HIV testing

Q18. Which of the following is a major pharmaco-logistical responsibility for pharmacists in maternal & child health programs?

• Preparation of counseling scripts only
• Cold chain maintenance, drug procurement, and inventory management
• Only administering vaccines to mothers
• Only performing surgical interventions

Correct Answer: Cold chain maintenance, drug procurement, and inventory management

Q19. Which oral treatment is recommended by national child health programs for acute diarrhoea in children?

• Antibiotic course for all cases
• Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) and zinc supplementation
• High-dose vitamin A immediately
• Intravenous fluids at home

Correct Answer: Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) and zinc supplementation

Q20. Under national immunization schedules, which vaccine prevents neonatal tetanus when pregnant women are immunized?

• Pentavalent vaccine to the neonate only
• Tetanus toxoid (TT) or Td immunization for pregnant women
• IPV given to mothers antenatally
• Rotavirus vaccine during pregnancy

Correct Answer: Tetanus toxoid (TT) or Td immunization for pregnant women

Q21. Which monitoring indicator reflects the number of deaths of infants under one year per 1,000 live births?

• Neonatal Mortality Rate (NMR)
• Under-five Mortality Rate (U5MR)
• Infant Mortality Rate (IMR)
• Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR)

Correct Answer: Infant Mortality Rate (IMR)

Q22. Which of the following is a priority action for preventing postpartum sepsis in maternity programs?

• Routine use of broad-spectrum antibiotics for all deliveries
• Clean delivery practices, sterility, and availability of essential antibiotics when indicated
• Home remedies only
• Avoiding hand hygiene to build immunity

Correct Answer: Clean delivery practices, sterility, and availability of essential antibiotics when indicated

Q23. What is the role of ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwife) in maternal and child health programs?

• Only administrative reporting at district level
• Providing antenatal care, immunization, and community outreach
• Only performing surgeries
• Managing national budget allocations

Correct Answer: Providing antenatal care, immunization, and community outreach

Q24. The initiative ‘Mission Indradhanush’ is primarily targeted to:

• Universalize access to safe abortion services
• Improve routine immunization coverage among children and pregnant women
• Provide IFA to adolescents only
• Eliminate vector-borne diseases

Correct Answer: Improve routine immunization coverage among children and pregnant women

Q25. Which contraceptive counseling and services component is integrated into maternal health programs postpartum?

• Only male sterilization without counseling
• Postpartum family planning counseling and provision of methods
• Exclusion of spacing methods until one year postpartum
• Mandatory IUD insertion for all women

Correct Answer: Postpartum family planning counseling and provision of methods

Q26. For vaccine safety monitoring, which system collects and reports adverse events following immunization at the national level?

• Pharmacovigilance Program of India (PvPI) only for drugs
• Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) surveillance
• National Vector Borne Disease Reporting
• Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme for all stock levels

Correct Answer: Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) surveillance

Q27. Which essential element should be part of a maternal health drug kit at primary health centers?

• Oxytocin, magnesium sulfate, antibiotics, and IV fluids
• Only herbal tonics
• Only pediatric vaccines
• Non-sterile syringes only

Correct Answer: Oxytocin, magnesium sulfate, antibiotics, and IV fluids

Q28. Which program component specifically addresses child growth monitoring and promotion at community level?

• Cold chain maintenance
• Growth monitoring under ICDS and VHND/Mamta sessions
• Only tertiary hospital interventions
• Vector control activities

Correct Answer: Growth monitoring under ICDS and VHND/Mamta sessions

Q29. Which intervention is emphasized in early newborn care to reduce infections and hypothermia?

• Immediate bathing of the newborn with antiseptic
• Delayed bathing, skin-to-skin contact, and early initiation of breastfeeding
• Separation of mother and baby for 24 hours
• Exclusive formula feeding from birth

Correct Answer: Delayed bathing, skin-to-skin contact, and early initiation of breastfeeding

Q30. In pharmaceutical management for maternal and child health, which practice improves rational medicine use and reduces stock-outs?

• Ad-hoc procurement without forecasting
• Accurate forecasting, standardized treatment protocols, and regular inventory audits
• Keeping all drugs expired to avoid misuse
• Only ordering the most expensive brands

Correct Answer: Accurate forecasting, standardized treatment protocols, and regular inventory audits

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