SFH MCQ’s

Model paper - 1
1. arises when a person is continuously thwarted in his attempts to reach a goal.
a. Fear
b. Anxiety
c. Depression
d. Frustration

2. Therapy is used for different types of addiction.

a. Rational emotive
b. Cognitive behavior
c. Contingency management
d. All of these

3. Which are intimately related.

a. Disease and health
b. Body and health
c. Body and mind
d. All of these

4. Negative characteristic of friendship include all of these except.

a. Oppressive
b. Criticize in joking manner
c. Solve problems together
d. Unsupportive

5. Body language and facial expressions are related to,

a. Object communication
b. Written communication
c. Oral communication
d. Non-verbal communication

6. Basic instinct of life,

a. Self-preservation
b. Sexual
c. Social
d. All of these

7. Our dress code is an example of

a. Verbal
b. Non-verbal
c. Written
d. Spoken

8. In which age group drug addiction is a major problem?

a. Childhood
b. Adolescent
c. Adulthood
d. Old age
9. Exercising regularly should be a not a short-term activity.
a. Life style
b. Choice
c. Obligation
d. Compulsion

10. What is defined to be a condition in which a person develops intense cravings for the use of substance
and the inability to control their behavior with regards to obtaining and using it?
a. Tolerance
b. Abuse
c. Addiction
d. Dependence

11. According to WHO health is,

a. A state of body and mind in a balanced condition
b. The reflection of smiling face
c. The symbol of economic property
d. A state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing not merely absence of disease

12. Psychosis is characterized by

a. Loss of touch with reality
b. Prolonged emotional reaction to a given stress
c. Anxiety, Fear, Sadness, Vague aches and pains
d. All of these

13. Which year did the world health organization first express the right to health as a fundamental human
right? a. 1946
b. 1952
c. 1987
d. 2000

14. Whish of these things in health psychology concerned with?

a. What causes illness
b. Who is responsible for illness?
c. How should illness be treated
d. All of these

15. Which of these is not an example of health behavior?

a. Regular exercise
b. Eating health food
c. Going to gym
d. Smoking

16. The benefits in eating a balanced diet

a. Good health
b. Good memory and energy
c. Improved health and reduced illness
d. All of these
17. Mental health hazards include
a. Anxiety
b. Depression
c. Mental disorder due to substance use
d. All of these

18. In healthy diet as per WHO the amount of salt to be consumed by a person per day is
a. Less than 5g
b. Less than 7g
c. Less than 10g
d. Less than 25g

19. BMI stands for

a. Body Material Index
b. Body Mental Index
c. Body Mass Index
d. Body Moving Index

20. Anorexia nervosa indicates?

a. Nervous disorder
b. Sleeping disorder
c. Eating disorder
d. Physical disorder

21. What is a virus pandemic?

a. A sharp and rapid epidemic involving more than one country
b. An outbreak which recurs again and again
c. A rapid global outbreak starting from a single focus
d. A characteristic of common cold virus and HIV

22. Of the following factors, which are the most important factors for virus spread and infection?
a. Age
b. Sex
c. Genetic factor
d. Travel

23. What does the reproductive number of a virus tell us?

a. How virulent the infection will be?
b. How many people will die
c. How many contacts will be infected from one case
d. How long the incubation period will be

24. The feature common to both anorexia and bulimia nervosa is

a. Fear of gaining weight
b. Refusal to maintain normal body weight
c. Purging to prevent weight gain
d. None of these
25. The _ test is used most often to test cardiovascular endurance
a. Hooper run
b. Cooper run
c. Carter run
d. Dalton run

26. The ability to make maximum turn or twist on the joint is

a. Flexibility
b. Speed
c. Strength
d. Coordination

27. The ability of the heart, blood vessels and the respiratory system to supply oxygen necessary fuel to
muscles during exercise is called
a. Health related fitness
b. Skill related fitness
c. Physical fitness
d. Cardiovascular fitness

28. Ability of muscle to exert force one time is called

a. Muscular endurance
b. Muscular strength
c. Power
d. Reaction time

29. An infected person is less likely to encounter a susceptible person mean a large proportion of the member
of the group are immune
a. Active immunity
b. Herd immunity
c. Passive immunity
d. Specific immunity

30. Body language plays an important role in _.

a. Communication
b. Judgement
c. Both (a) and (b)
d. None of these

31. Examples of environmental stresses are

a. Weather
b. Traffic
c. Finance
d. Both (a) and (b)

32. Which of the following are major nutrients in our food

a. Carbohydrates
b. Proteins
c. Vitamins and Minerals
d. All of these
33. communication includes tone of voice, body language and facial expression
a. Non-verbal
b. Verbal
c. Letter
d. None of these

34. Anxiety, Depression, Tiredness and loss of self esteem are sign of illness.
a. Mental
b. Physical
c. Social
d. All of these

35. Which among the following are examples of pathogen?

a. Bacteria
b. Fungi
c. Virus
d. All of these

36. When international day against drug abuse is celebrated?

a. 26th June
b. 12th March
c. 14th September
d. 1st December

37. contain a small piece of genetic code and a coat of protein and a fat molecule to protect them.
a. Bacillus
b. Corona
c. Mucar Saccharomyces
d. None of the above

38. Infections like gastritis, eye irritation, tuberculosis and pneumonia are caused by
a. Bacteria
b. Fungi
c. Virus
d. None of these

39. While talking to friends you do not pay attention to the skills of communication.
a. Written
b. Oral
c. Audio
d. Visual

40. Which of the following is a bad communication in relationship?

a. Becoming defensive in heated discussion
b. They do not pay share personal life with each other
c. They never argue about important things
d. They try to spend quality time with each other
41. Which of the following food items provides dietary fiber?
a. Pulses
b. Whole grain
c. Fruits and vegetables
d. All of these

42. Which of the following are the characteristics of stress?

a. Racing heart
b. Sweaty palms
c. Flushed cheeks
d. All of these

43. The formula used to calculate BMI is

a. Kg/m
b. g/cm
c. Kg/m2
d. g/m2

44. The height of a person is 182cm and weight 80Kg. What is the BMI of the
person? a. 23.152
b. 24.152
c. 28.1
d. 32.1

45. Common health consequences of over weight and body obesity are
a. Cardiovascular disease
b. Diabetes
c. Musculoskeletal disorder
d. All of these

46. Which of the following is not included in the general physical fitness?
a. Strength
b. Endurance
c. Flexibility
d. Intelligence

47. Consumption of total fat should not exceed of total energy.

a. 20.5%
b. 30%
c. 25%
d. 35%

48. Prashanth is showing physical, emotional and psychological exhaustion in his daily routine he is in the
state of
a. Stress
b. Coping
c. Burnout
d. Resistance
49. Dileep gets satisfaction only when he gets appreciation and does everything perfectly. This is an instance of

a. Social pressure
b. Internal Pressure
c. Conflict
d. Social stress

50. The following are the characteristics of positive stress

a. It improves performance
b. It feels exciting
c. It motivates
d. All of these
 SFH MCQ’s
Model paper - 2

1. Communication is a
a. Art of transmitting information ideas and attitudes from one person
b. Tool for controlling and motivating people
c. We can’t influence others without communication
d. Both (a) and (b)

2. Communication strengthens and relationship in an organization

a. Employee and employer
b. Employee and father
c. Father and mother
d. Friends and colleagues

3. Our dress code is an example of

a. Verbal
b. Non-verbal
c. Written
d. Spoken

4. From the following identify the skills promoted by communication

i. Reading and listening
ii. Listening and helping
iii. Helping and speaking
iv. Speaking and writing
a. (i) and (ii) only
b. (ii) and (iii) only
c. (i) and (iv) only
d. (iii) and (iv) only

5. Which of the following is not a barrier of effective listening?

a. Engaging inside conversation
b. Mentally preparing what you will say next
c. Being present in the moment
d. Making judgement about the speaker

6. Body language and facial expressions are related to

a. Object communication
b. Written communication
c. Oral communication
d. Non-verbal communication

7. Negative characteristics of friendships include all of the following except

a. Unsupportive
b. Oppressive
c. Criticizing in a joking manner
d. Solve problems together
8. Basic instincts of human life
a. Self-preservation
b. Sexual
c. Social
d. All of these

9. What are the steps to increase the vocal clarity?

a. Keep your language simple
b. Slow down during conversation
c. Feedback
d. Both (a) and (b)

10. What is the goal of social engineering?

a. Sabotage a person’s social media
b. To gain vital personal information
c. To catfish someone
d. To build trust

11. How are infectious diseases such as colds and influenza most commonly spread
a. Breathing viruses in
b. Hand-to-face contact
c. Drinking infected water
d. Eating contaminated food

12. Which of the most important hygiene habit to teach young children?
a. Use a tissue to cover a sneeze
b. Don’t share a glass or eating utensil
c. Wash hands frequently
d. Take a bath daily

13. Chronic stress has been linked to which of these health problems?
a. Headaches
b. Constipation
c. Depression
d. All of these

14. Which of the following increases you risk for type 2 diabetes?
a. Not getting enough exercise
b. Eating too much sugar
c. Being over weight
d. (a) and (c)

15. According to CDC when should infants start vaccines against serious diseases?
a. Birth
b. 2 months old
c. 6 weeks old
d. 6 months old
16. Modes of horizontal transmission of disease, except
a. Contact
b. Vector
c. Common vehicle
d. Genetic

17. An infected person is less likely to encounter a susceptible person when a large proportion of the
members of the group are immune.
a. Active immunity
b. Passive immunity
c. Herd immunity
d. Specific immunity

18. Occurrence in the community of a number of cases of disease that is usually large or unexpected
a. Endemic
b. Epidemic
c. Pandemic
d. Infection

19. Leading cause of diarrheal disease

a. Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli
b. Salmonella (non – typhoid)
c. Rotavirus
d. Campylobacter jejuni

20. Mammography should be done annually in women of what age?

a. 50 years old and above
b. 60 years old and above
c. 45 years old and above
d. 30 years old and above

21. Alcohol abuse and smoke share a window of vulnerability especially during
a. Adolescence
b. Adulthood
c. Middle age
d. Old age

22. Adolescents involved in risky behaviors often have

a. High self esteem
b. A large peer groups
c. Poor self-control
d. A tolerant attitude

23. Chemical dependence is generally known to start between the ages of

a. 42 and 51
b. 22 and 31
c. 12 and 21
d. 32 and 41
24. Alcoholics anonymous maintains that alcoholism is
a. A disease that can be cured
b. A disease that can be managed but never cured
c. A problem only if a person starts experiencing its synergistic effects
d. A serious problem only for binge drinkers

25. Which of the following is true of the synergistic effects of smoking?

a. It helps to reduce stress and maintain a lower body weight
b. It increases a person’s likelihood of engaging in physical exercises
c. It enhances the detrimental effects of other risk factors
d. It reduces the chances of early mortality

26. The interaction between weight and smoking can increase one’s
a. Mortality
b. Self-control
c. Deviant behavior
d. Fertility

27. Which of the following is not a characteristic of addiction?

a. Habitual behavior
b. Loss of control
c. Negative consequence
d. Denial

28. Addiction involves an excessive

a. Tolerance for alcohol or drugs
b. Amount of debt or financial problems
c. Preoccupation with the addictive behavior
d. Risk of losing one’s job or failing out of school

29. Temporary physical and psychological symptoms that occur when use of an addictive substance
is discontinued is
a. Relapse
b. Compulsion
c. Withdrawal
d. Addiction

30. Transdermal drug administration means that drug is

a. Placed under the tongue
b. Injected into a vein
c. Absorbed through the skin
d. Inhaled

31. Which of the following components are major nutrients in our food?
a. Carbohydrates
b. Lipids and proteins
c. Vitamins and minerals
d. All of these
32. The benefits in eating a balanced diet
a. Good health
b. Good mood and energy
c. Improved health and reduced illness
d. All of these

33. Nutritional means

a. Tastes really good
b. Tastes really bad
c. Containing necessary substances for the body to grow and stay healthy
d. Is mostly green

34. In a health diet as per WHO the amount of salt to be consumed by a person per day is
a. Less than 5g
b. Less than 5mg
c. Less than 50mg
d. Less than 0.5g

35. BMI stand for

a. Body material index
b. Body mass index
c. Body mass indicator
d. None of these

36. What is anorexia nervosa?

a. Nervous system blockage
b. Sleeping disorder
c. Eating disorder
d. Physical disability

37. Which of the following food items provides dietary fiber?

a. Pulses
b. Wholegrain
c. Fruits and vegetables
d. All of these

38. Which are intimately related?

a. Diseases and health
b. Body and health
c. Body and mind
d. Body and spiritual values

39. Exercise is often described as training and should include

a. Exertion of the heart
b. Exertion of the lungs
c. Exertion of the muscles
d. All of these
40. Exercising regularly should be a _ not a short-term activity. So, think of your progress as part of
a long-term plan to line better.
a. Lifestyle
b. Choice
c. Obligation
d. None of these

41. According to WHO, health is

a. A state of body and mind in a balanced condition
b. The reflection of a smiling face
c. The symbol of economic prosperity
d. A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease
or infirmity

42. Psychosis is characterized by

a. Loss of touch with reality
b. Prolonged emotional reaction to a given stress
c. Anxiety, fear, sadness, vague aches and pains
d. All the above

43. Which one of the following factors affects the development of child?
a. Endocrinal glands
b. Nutritious diet
c. Diseases and injuries
d. All of these

44. Which year did the WHO first express the right to health as a Fundamental Human
Right? a. 1946
b. 1952
c. 1987
d. 2000

45. Which of these things is health psychology concerned with?

a. What causes illness?
b. Who is responsible for illness?
c. How should illness be treated?
d. All of these

46. Which of these is not an example of a health behavior?

a. Smoking
b. Talking regular exercise
c. Eating healthy food
d. Going to the gym

47. Which statement is wrong in the context of personality?

a. Personality is unique and specific
b. Personality is a joint product of heredity and environment
c. Personality spreads over the subconscious and unconscious behavior of the person
d. Personality is limited only to the appearance of a person
48. Who proposed the biopsychological model?
a. Freud
b. Sontag
c. Engel
d. None of these

49. Which of these is not a benefit of mindfulness?

a. Reduced anxiety and stress
b. Decreasing depression
c. Decreased emotional regulation
d. Better memory

50. Mental health hazards includes

a. Anxiety
b. Depression
c. Organic mental disorders due to substance use
d. All of the above
 SFH MCQ’s
Model paper – 3
1. Breathing rate in human beings is
a. 36/min
b. 12 to 20 per minute
c. 72/min
d. 20 to 30 per minute

2. Which of the following is not a hereditary disease?

a. Hemophilia
b. Hypertrichosis
c. Encephalitis
d. Thalassemia

3. Osteoporosis is caused by deficiency of

a. Vitamin A
b. Vitamin B
c. Vitamin C
d. Vitamin D

4. Hepatitis is caused due to

a. Infected blood transfusion
b. Use of contaminated water
c. Addiction of drug
d. Dialysis

5. Widal test is performed

a. To identify the typhoid fever
b. To identify AIDS
c. To identify causes of diarrhea
d. To identify the causes of dysentery

6. Antibiotics are used or administered for the purpose

a. To reduce pain
b. To reduce edema
c. To prevent infection
d. To relieve fever

7. Percentage of water in the average adult human body

is a. 80%
b. 60%
c. 40%
d. 90%

8. What does ‘Morality’ refer to?

a. Death
b. Illness
c. Health
d. Morbidity
9. Which of the following is a viral disease?
a. Diphtheria
b. Filariasis
c. Leprosy
d. Influenza

10. Communication barriers involves

a. Jumping into the conclusion
b. Arguing a debating
c. Fear of offending
d. All of the above

11. Body language plays an important role in

a. Communication
b. Judgement
c. Both (a) and (b)
d. None of these

12. Both _ consumption are legally restricted to particular circumstances and age groups
a. Smoking and alcohol
b. Drug and smoke
c. None
d. Both (a) and (b)

13. Which law relates to a person’s right to choose whether they want treatment or not?
a. The misuse of drugs act 1971
b. The health and safety at work act 1974
c. Mental capacity act 2005
d. Medicines act 1968

14. Which of the following diseases has been eradicated?

a. Smallpox
b. Rinderpest
c. Polio
d. All of the above

15. Carcinoma arises from the

a. Epithelial cells
b. Bone marrow
c. Pigment containing cells
d. None of the above

16. What is nuclear family?

a. Guardians and pets
b. Grandparents and no kids
c. Parents and their children
d. Animals and siblings
17. Skills that allow you to be effective at saying no to drugs or alcohol offers
a. Being awesome
b. Refusal skills
c. Affective refusal
d. Nagging

18. What is a sign of toxic friendship?

a. Lack of empathy
b. Laughing and giving hugs
c. Being supportive
d. Pushing you hard to be a better person

19. Important roles of health are

a. Fighting diseases
b. Feeling happy
c. Enjoy life
d. All of the above

20. Other factors affecting health

a. Social exclusion, Housing, Education
b. Social exclusion only
c. Housing only
d. Education only

21. As per WHO health is defined as a state of complete

a. Physical wellbeing
b. Mental wellbeing
c. Social wellbeing
d. All of the above

22. Risk factors that increase a person’s illness or injury is due to

a. Smoking
b. Extreme physical activity
c. Alcohol drinking
d. All of the above

23. Physical health includes

a. Adequate rest
b. Balanced diet
c. Both (a) and (b)
d. None of the above

24. Psychological disorders are

a. Anxiety, Depression, Stress
b. Stress, Anxiety
c. Depression, Anxiety
d. None of the above
25. What is HIA?
a. Health Impact Assessment
b. Health Impact Assignment
c. Health Index Assessment
d. None of the above

26. Advantages of being healthy.

a. Fighting diseases
b. Decreases brain health
c. Decreases performances
d. None of these

27. Spiritual health refers to

a. Meditation
b. Exercising
c. Body composition
d. All of the above

28. Sign of mental illness are

a. Abnormal changes in thinking, perception and judgement
b. Abnormal changes in feeling a memory
c. Both (a) and (b)
d. Abnormal changes in behavior towards others

29. Psychosis is characterized by

a. Loss of touch with reality
b. Prolonged emotional reaction to a given stress
c. Anxiety, fear, sadness, vague aches and pains
d. All of the above

30. Types of addictive behavior

a. Alcoholism
b. Drugs opium
c. Video gaming
d. All of the above

31. How is substance use disorder treated?

a. Multiple types of treatment
b. Recognition of problem
c. Alcohol drinking
d. Both (a) and (b)

32. Hyper obesity value in terms of

BMI a. >25
b. <25
c. ≥40
d. None of these
33. Definition of over weight
a. BMI > 25Kg/m2
b. BMI = 25Kg/m2
c. BMI is 25 to < 29.9Kg/m2
d. BMI is 18.5 < 25Kg/m2

34. Obesity increases the risk of developing?

a. Type-2 diabetes
b. Cancer
c. Cardiovascular diseases
d. None of these

35. Communication is a part of _ _ skills

a. Soft
b. Hard
c. Rough
d. Short

36. What are the steps to improve vocal clarity?

a. Keep your language simple
b. Slow down during conversation
c. Feedback
d. Both (a) and (b)

37. Way to improve communication skills are

a. Active listening skills
b. Passive listening skills
c. Both (a) and (b)
d. None of these

38. WHO principles includes

a. Development of child
b. Health fundamental right
c. Promotion and protection of health
d. All of the above

39. Is addiction a
a. Mental disorder
b. Physical disorder
c. Both (a) and (b)
d. None of the above

40. WHO stands for

a. World Health Organization
b. World Honest Organization
c. World Happy Organization
d. World Hockey Organization
41. What causes tunnel vision?
a. Smoking
b. Alcohol
c. Barbiturates
d. Vitamin A deficiency

42. After drinking alcohol, consumption of this leads to death

a. Morphine
b. Opium
c. Barbiturates
d. All of these

43. This causes maximum accumulation of fat in the liver

a. Meat and egg
b. Alcohol
c. Saturated fat
d. Starch

44. Wellness dimensions are

a. 4
b. 2
c. 6
d. 8

45. Emotional wellbeing includes

a. Stress situation management
b. Smoking
c. Drinking alcohol
d. None of these

46. Deficiency of vitamin B complex causes

a. Dermatitis
b. Pellagra
c. Rickets
d. Scurvy

47. In hypermetropia, distinct image of the object forms

a. Behind the retina
b. In front of retina
c. No image is formed
d. Depends on age of person

48. Pelvis consists of _ number of bones

a. 3
b. 4
c. 5
d. 6
49. Which food has maximum biological value for proteins?
a. Soya bean
b. Egg
c. Meat
d. Fish

50. Which part of an eye can be transplanted?

a. Retina
b. Cornea
c. Optic nerves
d. Complete eye