BANS-184 · December 2024 · English
IGNOU BANS-184 December 2024 Previous Year Question Paper
Public Health And Epidemiology
Structured previous year question paper for BANS-184, December 2024 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 29 Jul 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS
(GENERAL/ HONOURS)
Term-End Examination
December, 2024
BANS-184 : PUBLIC HEALTH AND
EPIDEMIOLOGY
Time : 2 Hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note : Attempt five questions in all. Attempt at least
two questions from each Section. All
questions carry equal marks. The word limit
for 10 marks question is 300 words and for
5 marks question it is 150 words.
Section—A
Q1.Define public health. Briefly discuss its origin and development.
Q2.What is epidemiology ? Describe randomized studies.
Q3.Give an account of public health in India.
Q4.Write short notes on any two of the following :
(a) Epidemic and pandemic
(b) Chronic diseases
(c) Malaria
Section—B
Q5.Explain the role of NGOs in health sector in India.
Q6.Define environmental health. Briefly discuss the effects of biological, chemical and physical agents in air on human health.
Q7.What is your understanding of the importance of public health in controlling pandemic ?
Q8.Write short notes on any two of the following :
(a) Gender and Health
(9) t-test
(c) SPSS