This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Desired parameter for control of HT - 
Select and explain. 
A. Cholesterol/HDL < 3.5, B. HDL / cholesterol ration < 3.5, C. LDL / cholesterol > 10 mg%, D. HDL < 30 mg%
A: Cholesterol/HDL < 3.5
Answer: A: Cholesterol/HDL < 3.5 
Explanation: Desired parameter for control of HT

Cholesterol / HDL ratio → A ratio of less than 3.5 has been recommended as a clinical goal for CHD prevention.
HDL should be more than 40 mg/dl. (It has been changed in 22nd /e of Park. Previously recommended level was more than 30 mg/dl).
Cholesterol level 220 mg/d1 or less.