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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