Continuing to our MCQ series, we have compiled numerous questions on the topic of mental health in the form of MCQ on mental health. These questions can be and have been, asked in various upcoming teaching exams such as KVS, NVS, DSSSB, and others.
In our demanding daily lives, not only adults but also children are experiencing a decline in mental well-being. Before attempting these MCQs, I recommend reading our comprehensive article on “Mental health in schools in India.” It will provide in-depth knowledge on this crucial topic, which will be advantageous for your upcoming exam.
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MCQ on Mental Health
1. The Indian Mental Health Act was amended in which year?
- 1987.
- 1986.
- 1985.
- 1984.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(1) 1987.
2. What does ECMH Stands for?
- Early communication for mental health
- Early childhood mental health.
- Educational communication for mental health.
- Educational collaboration for mental health.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(2) Early childhood mental health.
3. What was the statement endorsed by the WHO European Ministerial Conference on Mental Health in 2005?
- “Mental health is a luxury.”
- “No health without mental health.”
- “Physical health over mental health.”
- “Mental health is secondary”.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(2) “No health without mental health.”
4. Which statement about mental illness is true?
- Mental illness is a matter of individual nonconformity with societal norms.
- Mental illness is present when individual irrational and illogical behavior occurs.
- Mental illness changes with culture, time in history, political systems, and the groups defining it.
- Mental illness is evaluated solely by considering individual control over behavior and appraisal of reality.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(3) Mental illness changes with culture, time in history, political systems, and the groups defining it.
5. Which goal emphasizes the importance of addressing risk factors associated with mental health problems in schools?
- To improve physical fitness programs.
- To reduce the prevalence and impact of risk factors associated with mental health problems of students in school.
- To enhance academic performance.
- To promote extracurricular activities.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(2) To reduce the prevalence and impact of risk factors associated with mental health problems of students in school.
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6. Improving the utilization of mental health promotion and care in schools primarily aims to:
- Increase academic competition.
- Ensure students have access to mental health resources and support.
- Decrease attention to mental health issues.
- Limit discussions about mental health.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(2) Ensure students have access to mental health resources and support.
7. When an individual’s stress response is sustained over a long period of time, the endocrine system involved results in:
- Decreased resistance to diseases.
- Increased cortisol production.
- Enhanced immune function.
- Activation of the parasympathetic nervous system.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(2) Increased cortisol production.
8. What is the most common mental health disorder in India?
- Bipolar Disorder.
- Schizophrenia.
- Anxiety Disorders.
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(3) Anxiety Disorders.
9. Which of the following goals focuses on addressing negative perceptions about mental health among students?
- To reduce stigma associated with mental health problems of students in school.
- To increase academic challenges.
- To prioritize physical health education.
- To promote competitive sports.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(1) To reduce stigma associated with mental health problems of students in school.
10. Which lifestyle change is often recommended to help improve mental health?
- Increased social isolation.
- Regular physical exercise.
- Consuming more alcohol.
- Skipping meals.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(2) Regular physical exercise.
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11. Which of the following is a symptom of depression?
- Increased energy.
- Excessive worry.
- Persistent sadness.
- Hallucinations.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(3) Persistent sadness.
12. Which of the following is NOT a goal mentioned in the context of promoting mental health in schools?
- To promote mental health, prevent mental illness, and enable recovery from mental illness of students.
- To gain an understanding of the perception of school students on different aspects of mental health and well-being.
- To increase academic pressure to enhance performance.
- Nurturing a mental health-promoting school environment.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(3) To increase academic pressure to enhance performance.
13. Why is it important to understand the perception of school students on different aspects of mental health and well-being?
- To reduce academic workload.
- To gain insights into their mental health needs and address them effectively.
- To prepare students for sports competitions.
- To enhance physical health education.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(2) To gain insights into their mental health needs and address them effectively.
14. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
- Excessive worry about various topics.
- Difficulty controlling the worry.
- Frequent panic attacks.
- Restlessness or feeling on edge.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(3) Frequent panic attacks.
15. Which mental health disorder is characterized by persistent, intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors?
- Panic Disorder.
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).
- Social Anxiety Disorder.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(2) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
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16. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is primarily used to treat:
- Mild anxiety.
- Severe depression.
- ADHD.
- Borderline personality disorder.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(2) Severe depression.
17. What is the primary goal of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?
- To change negative thought patterns.
- To prescribe medication.
- To use hypnosis to uncover past trauma.
- To improve physical fitness.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(1) To change negative thought patterns.
18. In the context of mental health, what does the acronym ADHD stand for?
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
- Anxiety-Depression Hyper Disorder.
- Acute Developmental Hyper Disorder.
- Autism-Dependent Hyperactivity Disorder.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(1) Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
19. Schizophrenia typically includes which of the following symptoms?
- Mood swings.
- Dissociative episodes.
- Delusions and hallucinations.
- Excessive energy.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(3) Delusions and hallucinations.
20. What type of therapy is commonly used to treat PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)?
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT).
- Hypnotherapy.
- Biofeedback.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(1) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
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21. Which of the following is a common side effect of many antidepressant medications?
- Increased appetite.
- Hallucinations.
- Dry mouth.
- Seizures.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(3) Dry mouth.
22. Why is it important to understand the perception of school students on different aspects of mental health and well-being?
- To reduce academic workload.
- To gain insights into their mental health needs and address them effectively.
- To prepare students for sports competitions.
- To enhance physical health education.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(2) To gain insights into their mental health needs and address them effectively.
23. Which of the following behaviors might indicate a potential mental health issue in a student?
- Extreme silence and shift towards anti-socialization.
- Active participation in group activities.
- Consistent positive mood.
- Regular attendance and engagement in class.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(1) Extreme silence and shift towards anti-socialization.
24. Which of the following is a physical symptom that might be related to mental health issues in students?
- Hyperactive behavior.
- Frequent stomach aches and headaches.
- Increased focus and attention.
- Excessive happiness.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(2) Frequent stomach aches and headaches.
25. Easily irritated behavior in students might suggest:
- High levels of contentment.
- Underlying mental health problems.
- Effective stress management.
- Good interpersonal relationships.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(2) Underlying mental health problems.
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26. Why is training teachers important in the context of school mental health?
- To ensure they can increase academic workload.
- To help them understand and recognize mental health problems in students.
- To train them in advanced physical education techniques.
- To prepare them for administrative roles.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(2) To help them understand and recognize mental health problems in students.
27. What role do schools play in addressing mental health challenges faced by students?
- Increasing academic stress.
- Ignoring mental health issues.
- Providing early identification and support for mental health problems.
- Limiting student access to mental health professionals.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(3) Providing early identification and support for mental health problems.
28. Why is it essential for schools to have a mental health curriculum?
- To replace physical education.
- To educate students about mental health and reduce stigma.
- To focus only on academic subjects.
- To promote competition among students.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(2) To educate students about mental health and reduce stigma.
29. What is a potential benefit of region-specific infrastructure for mental health in schools?
- Standardizing the approach across all regions.
- Ignoring the unique needs of different regions.
- Addressing the specific mental health needs of students in different areas.
- Limiting the resources available to students.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(3) Addressing the specific mental health needs of students in different areas.
30. Which technique involves teachers helping students break down their goals into smaller and more manageable steps?
- Cognitive Restructuring.
- Defense Mechanism.
- Cope-up Strategies.
- Stress and Time Management Techniques.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(3) Cope-up Strategies.
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31. Which technique is employed by teachers to help students identify and challenge their unhelpful thinking patterns?
- Cognitive Therapy.
- Cognitive Restructuring.
- Stress and Time Management Techniques.
- Cope-up Strategies.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(2) Cognitive Restructuring.
32. What is the purpose of employing defense mechanisms in a school setting?
- To change negative thoughts and beliefs.
- To protect students from anxiety, stress, or unpleasant feelings.
- To provide group support and education.
- To manage time and prioritize tasks.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(2) To protect students from anxiety, stress, or unpleasant feelings.
33. Which therapy focuses on identifying and changing negative or distorted thoughts, beliefs, and emotions?
- Cognitive Therapy.
- REBT Therapy.
- Group Therapy.
- Behavior Therapy.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(1) Cognitive Therapy.
34. Which of the following techniques is used by school counselors to help students identify and change irrational beliefs and thoughts that cause emotional distress and unhealthy behaviors?
- Cognitive Restructuring.
- Cognitive Therapy.
- REBT Therapy.
- Group Therapy.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(3) REBT Therapy.
35. Match the following from List I to List II:
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| 1. Recognize and change irrational emotional distress. | (i) Group Therapy |
| 2. Techniques include denial, repression, projection, displacement. | (ii) Behavior Therapy |
| 3. Encourage positive thoughts. | (iii) Cognitive Therapy |
| 4. Skills to individuals with shared experiences. | (iv) Defense Mechanisms |
| 5. Techniques include exposure, reinforcement, and modeling. | (v) Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) |
- 1(v), 2(iv), 3(iii), 4(i), 5(ii).
- 1(iv), 2(ii), 3(iii), 4(i), 5(v).
- 1(v), 2(i), 3(ii), 4(iv), 5(ii).
- 1(iv), 2(v), 3(iii), 4(ii), 5(i).
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(1) 1(v), 2(iv), 3(iii), 4(i), 5(ii).
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36. Assertion (A): Prioritizing mental health in schools is essential for the holistic development of students.
Reason (R): Schools can equip students with the tools they need to navigate life’s challenges and succeed both academically and personally.
- True, because mental health impacts overall well-being and academic performance.
- False, as mental health is not directly related to academic success.
- Partially true, but schools should focus more on academic achievement.
- Not enough information to determine.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(1) True, because mental health impacts overall well-being and academic performance.
37. Find out the Assertion and Reason:
Assertion A: School administrators play a key role in organizing behavior management plans.
Reason R: Implementing an anti-bullying policy is part of their responsibility to ensure student well-being.
- Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
- A is true, but R is false.
- A is false, but R is true.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(1) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
38. Find out the Assertion and Reason:
Assertion A: Special educators and counselors should collaborate with teachers to devise a complete education program.
Reason R: This collaboration does not ensure that individualized education plans are effectively coordinated.
- Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
- A is true, but R is false.
- A is false, but R is true.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(3) A is true, but R is false.
39. Who comprises the School Management Committee responsible for fostering positive mental health among students?
- Teachers and parents.
- Community members and administrators.
- Special educators and school counselors.
- All of the above.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(4) All of the above.
40. Which program was initiated by the Ministry of Education on 21st July 2020 as part of Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan?
- National Mental Health Programme 1982.
- Manodarpan.
- Paricharcha.
- Sahyog live interactive sessions.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(2) Manodarpan.
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41. What is the focus of the “Sahyog live interactive sessions” held every day for students of classes 6 to 12 on the PM E-vidya Channel?
- Enhancing academic performance.
- Promoting mental health among students.
- Providing sports training.
- Offering career guidance.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(2) Promoting mental health among students.
42. What is the purpose of the guidelines for NEP 2020 and Safe Schools?
- To enhance teacher training.
- To promote mental health support.
- To improve infrastructure.
- To increase student enrollment.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(2) To promote mental health support.
43. Which legal provisions are relevant for government and government-aided schools in terms of accountability for safety?
- Constitutional provisions.
- Central legislation.
- State-specific provisions.
- All of the above.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(4) All of the above.
44. What is the purpose of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline?
- To provide mental health counseling.
- To prevent accidents in schools.
- To address cyberbullying.
- To promote physical fitness.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(1) To provide mental health counseling.
45. What is the purpose of the handbook and training module released by the Ministry of Education?
- To provide guidelines for online education.
- To assist in early identification and intervention for mental health problems in school-going children and adolescents.
- To offer financial support to schools.
- To improve sports facilities in schools.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(2) To assist in early identification and intervention for mental health problems in school-going children and adolescents.
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46. What is the primary focus of the Illness-Wellness Continuum in school?
- Identifying mental disorders.
- Promoting mental well-being.
- Diagnosing severe illnesses.
- Assessing physical health.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(2) Promoting mental well-being.
47. What is the key idea behind the Illness-Wellness Continuum?
- Mental health is binary (either healthy or ill).
- Mental health is a dynamic and continuous spectrum.
- Mental health is solely determined by genetics.
- Mental health is unrelated to physical health.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(2) Mental health is a dynamic and continuous spectrum.
48. According to Freud’s psychoanalytic theory, Which of the following is not a part of the mind?
- the Superego.
- the sub-ego.
- the id.
- the ego.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(2) the Sub-ego.
49. Which of the following is not a characteristic of borderline personality disorder?
- Mood swings.
- Hallucination.
- Impulsivity.
- Identity problems.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(2) Hallucination.
50. The most common method of assessment of mentally ill students in school is?
- Doing neurological examination.
- Taking case history.
- Electro encepholography.
- Mental status examination.
Answer: MCQ on Mental Health
(4) Mental status examination.
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