Describe the Lab Network in NTEP and the broad functions handled at each level.

Discuss the general concepts involved in the natural history of TB and TB infection.

Discuss broadly what is included under the concept of pathogenesis of TB.

Explain the droplet - airborne mode of transmission of TB.

Discuss in general the concept of burden of TB and how it is measured.

Mention what a risk factor for TB disease is and enumerate the most important ones.

Describe the main types of Epidemiological indicators (Person Time Rate, Ratio, proportion)

Mention the various epidemiological terms used in TB and give a short description. 

Incidence, Notification, Tb Deaths, Prevalence, Prevalence of TB infection and TB disease.

Causative agent for TB

Microbiological characteristics of M.TB

Describe the acid fastness of M.TB

Discuss the National Strategic plan and its strategic pillars and the important indicators on its results framework.

Describe the critical stages in the evolution of the TB control program in India from the pre-NTP era, to RNTCP, and NTEP.

Mention critical progress made in the transition.