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Below are the scanned copy of Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) Question Paper with answer keys of Exam Name 'Medical Social Wrker' And exam conducted in the year 2023. And Question paper code was '149/2023'. Medium of question paper was in Malayalam or English . Booklet Alphacode was 'A'. Answer keys are given at the bottom, but we suggest you to try answering the questions yourself and compare the key along wih to check your performance. Because we would like you to do and practice by yourself.
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Assertion : Tron deficiency can lead to anaemia, characterized by fatigue, weakness, and
shortness of breath.
Statement : Good dietary sources of iron include red meat, spinach, and lentils.
(A) Both the assertion and statement are true, and the statement is the correct
explanation of the assertion.
(B) Both the assertion and statement are true, but the statement is not the correct
explanation of the assertion.
(C) The assertion is true, but the statement is false.
(D)_ The assertion is false, but the statement is true.
Health is influenced by various factors. Which of the following represents a social
determinant of health?
(A) Genetic makeup (B)_ Access to healthcare services
(C) Personal hygiene habits (D) Environmental pollution
The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion identifies three basic strategies for improving
health. Which of the following is not one of those strategies?
(A) Strengthening community actions
(B) Building healthy public policies
(C) Enhancing individual genetics
(D) Creating supportive environments
Health indicators are measurements used to assess the health status of populations. Which
of the following indicators is used to measure the burden of disease in a population?
(A) Infant mortality rate
(2) Life expectancy at birth
(C) Disability-Adjusted Life Years(DALYs)
(D) Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
The Human Development Index (HDI) is a composite indicator that measures the overall
development of a country. Which of the following factors are included in the calculation of
HDI?
(A) Life expectancy at birth, education, and income per capita
(B) Access to healthcare facilities, literacy rate, and GDP
(C) Poverty rate, unemployment rate, and environmental sustainability
(D) Mortality rate, education expenditure, and gender equality index
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