1. When was the Bill to amend the Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences Act introduced?
A) October 13, 2023
B) January 14, 2022
C) November 14, 2024
D) 1986
Answer: C) November 14, 2024
2. Who introduced the amendment Bill?
A) Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao
B) Satya Kumar Yadav
C) NHRC Chairman
D) University Chancellor
Answer: B) Satya Kumar Yadav
3. Which bacteria causes leprosy?
A) Mycobacterium tuberculosis
B) Mycobacterium leprae
C) Mycobacterium bovis
D) Mycobacterium avium
Answer: B) Mycobacterium leprae
4. How many discriminatory laws did NHRC identify in Andhra Pradesh?
A) 97
B) 41
C) 20
D) 14
Answer: C) 20
5. When did NHRC issue the advisory on eliminating discrimination against leprosy-affected individuals?
A) November 14, 2024
B) January 14, 2022
C) October 13, 2023
D) 1986
Answer: B) January 14, 2022
6. Which sections of the Act are being amended?
A) Sections 41(1)(a) and 42(2)
B) Sections 40(1) and 41(2)
C) Sections 42(1) and 43(2)
D) Sections 39(1) and 40(2)
Answer: A) Sections 41(1)(a) and 42(2)
7. In which year was the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act enacted?
A) 1986
B) 2022
C) 2016
D) 2024
Answer: C) 2016
8. When was Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences established?
A) 2016
B) 1996
C) 1976
D) 1986
Answer: D) 1986
9. When did the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment highlight the need for change?
A) January 14, 2022
B) November 14, 2024
C) October 13, 2023
D) 1986
Answer: C) October 13, 2023
10. How many total laws did NHRC identify as needing amendment?
A) 20
B) 97
C) 41
D) 14
Answer: B) 97
11. What does MDT stand for in the context of leprosy treatment?
A) Modern Drug Treatment
B) Multiple Disease Therapy
C) Multi-drug Therapy
D) Medical Drug Treatment
Answer: C) Multi-drug Therapy
12. After how many doses does MDT make leprosy non-contagious?
A) Three doses
B) Two doses
C) Five doses
D) First dose
Answer: D) First dose
13. Which parts of the body does leprosy primarily affect?
A) Skin and bones
B) Skin, nerves, and mucous membranes
C) Lungs and throat
D) Heart and liver
Answer: B) Skin, nerves, and mucous membranes
14. What is the nature of NHRC?
A) Private organization
B) Autonomous public body
C) Government department
D) NGO
Answer: B) Autonomous public body
15. Who was Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao?
A) Scientist
B) Doctor
C) Actor and politician
D) Social worker
Answer: C) Actor and politician
16. What terms are being removed from the Act?
A) “Blind and deaf”
B) “Deaf-mute or suffering from leprosy”
C) “Physically challenged”
D) “Mentally disabled”
Answer: B) “Deaf-mute or suffering from leprosy”
17. What is one characteristic of Mycobacterium leprae?
A) Fast-growing bacteria
B) Slow-growing bacteria
C) Virus
D) Fungus
Answer: B) Slow-growing bacteria
18. What is the primary aim of the amendment?
A) To change university name
B) To eliminate discrimination
C) To modify course structure
D) To change admission criteria
Answer: B) To eliminate discrimination
19. What kind of institution is Dr. NTR University?
A) Engineering University
B) Arts University
C) Health Sciences University
D) Law University
Answer: C) Health Sciences University
20. Who initiated the need for statutory changes regarding persons with disabilities?
A) Health Minister
B) NHRC
C) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
D) University Administration
Answer: C) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
21. What is a notable characteristic of leprosy’s incubation period?
A) Very short
B) Can last several years
C) Only few days
D) One month
Answer: B) Can last several years
22. What is the current status of leprosy as a disease?
A) Incurable
B) Partially curable
C) Curable
D) Fatal
Answer: C) Curable
23. What power does NHRC possess?
A) Make laws
B) Investigate) Provide medical treatment
D) Award degrees
Answer: B) Investigate human rights violations
24. What type of therapy is used to treat leprosy?
A) Single drug therapy
B) Radiation therapy
C) Multi-drug therapy
D) Gene therapy
Answer: C) Multi-drug therapy
25. Which act mandates the removal of discrimination against persons with disabilities?
A) Dr. NTR University Act
B) NHRC Act
C) Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act
D) Medical Council Act
Answer: C) Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act