NPCDCS (NCD Control) MCQ Quiz | National Health Programmes

Welcome to the NPCDCS MCQ Quiz, specifically designed for MBBS students preparing for their National Health Programmes curriculum. This quiz will test your understanding of the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases & Stroke. You will face 25 multiple-choice questions covering key areas such as programme objectives, target populations, screening guidelines, implementation framework, and integration with the broader health system. This is a great opportunity to assess your knowledge and identify areas for revision. After submitting your answers, you’ll receive your score instantly, with correct and incorrect answers highlighted. For your convenience, you can also download all questions with their correct answers in a PDF format for offline study.

1. The National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases & Stroke (NPCDCS) was launched in which year?

2. Which of the following diseases is NOT a primary focus of the NPCDCS?

3. NPCDCS is integrated with which flagship health mission of India?

4. What is the target age group for population-based screening for common NCDs under NPCDCS?

5. The C-BAC form, used by ASHA workers for NCD screening, stands for:

6. An individual with a C-BAC score of 4 or more is referred by the ASHA to which facility?

7. Which of the following activities is NOT a primary function of a Health and Wellness Centre (HWC) under NPCDCS?

8. Under NPCDCS, dedicated NCD clinics for diagnosis and management are primarily established at which levels?

9. The NPCDCS focuses on screening for which three common types of cancer?

10. As per NPCDCS guidelines, a blood pressure reading of what level or higher is considered for diagnosing hypertension during screening?

11. What is the primary screening method for cervical cancer recommended at the PHC/HWC level under NPCDCS?

12. At which administrative level is the NCD Cell primarily responsible for programme implementation and monitoring?

13. Which of the following is a key component of ‘Health Promotion’ activities under NPCDCS?

14. The National Programme for Palliative Care (NPPC) is strategically integrated with which programme for implementation?

15. What is the primary role of an ASHA worker in the NPCDCS programme at the community level?

16. Management of uncomplicated hypertension and diabetes is strengthened at which level of healthcare under NPCDCS?

17. Which test is commonly used for initial screening of Diabetes Mellitus at the sub-centre level?

18. The funding pattern for NPCDCS between the Centre and most States is:

19. What does the final ‘S’ in NPCDCS stand for?

20. Tertiary Cancer Centres (TCCs) are strengthened under NPCDCS to provide what kind of services?

21. Which IT application is used for managing patient data under the population-based screening component of NPCDCS?

22. Which of the following is NOT one of the four major modifiable risk factors targeted by NPCDCS?

23. What is the overarching goal of the NPCDCS programme?

24. Under NPCDCS, ‘opportunistic screening’ refers to:

25. The Cardiac Care Units (CCU) are established under NPCDCS at which level for management of cardiovascular emergencies?

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