ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN ORAL MEDICINE ANA RADIOLOGY – MEDICAL EDUCATION

PROVISIONAL ANSWER KEY
Question Paper Code: 61/2018/OL
Category Code: 030/2018
Exam: Assistant Professor in Oral Medicine and Radiology
Medium of Question: English
Date of Test 05-12-2018
Department Medical Education
Alphacode A
Question1:-The study of structure of atmosphere and elements of weather and climates and climatic types and regions are
called
A:-Climatology
B:-Hydrology
C:-Geomorphology
D:-Soil geography
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question2:-‘Ezhuthachan Puraskaram’ is the highest literary award of which state ?
A:-Andhra Pradesh
B:-Tamilnadu
C:-Kerala
D:-Karnataka
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question3:-The golden ball award is given to which player in the FIFA World Cup 2018 ?
A:-Ronaldo
B:-Lionel Messi
C:-Embappe
D:-Luka Modric
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question4:-Which one of the following features can be termed as ‘Physical Feature’ ?
A:-Port
B:-Road
C:-Plain
D:-Water park
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question5:-Who was popularly known as “Frontier Gandhi” ?
A:-Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad
B:-Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
C:-Mahatma Gandhi
D:-Hasrat Mohani
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question6:-Who was known as Jhansi Rani of Travancore ?
A:-Accamma Cheriyan
B:-Anna Chandi
C:-K. R. Gowriyamma
D:-Fathima Beevi
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question7:-Which one of the following is the most important constituent of the atmosphere for human beings ?
A:-Water vapour
B:-Dust particle
C:-Nitrogen
D:-Oxygen
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question8:-Who was the first Indian leader elected to the Communist International ?
A:-Jawaharlal Nehru
B:-Sardar Vallabhai Patel
C:-P. C. Joshy
D:-M. N. Roy
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question9:-Who is the latest Dada Saheb Phalke award winner ?
A:-Amitab Bachan
B:-Adoor Gopalakrishnan
C:-Vinod Khanna
D:-Jayaraj
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question10:-The air that contains moisture to its full capacity
A:-Relative humidity
B:-Specific humidity
C:-Absolute humidity
D:-Saturated air
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question11:-Who is the first Indian women to win gold medal in world junior athletics ?
A:-P. T. Usha
B:-Hima Das
C:-M. D. Valsamma
D:-Marycom
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question12:-In which river Sabarigiri Hydroelectric Project located ?
A:-Periyar
B:-Neyyar
C:-Pamba
D:-Bhavani
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question13:-The session in which Mahatma Gandhi was elected as the President of Indian National Congress ?
A:-Bombay
B:-Calcutta
C:-Karachi
D:-Belgaum
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question14:-The year in which Partition of Bengal was cancelled by the British ?
A:-1911
B:-1905
C:-1909
D:-1907
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question15:-Who was the first Education Minister of Kerala ?
A:-V. R. Krishnayyar
B:-Joseph Mundassery
C:-C. Kesavan
D:-Sankara Narayanan
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question16:-The southern most fresh water lagoon in Kerala
A:-Akkulam
B:-Veli
C:-Vellayani
D:-Vembanad
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question17:-Who was the founder of Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham (SJPS) ?
A:-Pandit Karuppan
B:-Ayyankali
C:-Sree Narayana Guru
D:-Subbarayan
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question18:-The spiritual leader of Kerala who explained the meaning of ‘Chinmudra’ to Swami Vivekananda ?
A:-Bodheswara
B:-Vaikunda Swamikal
C:-Vaghbhatananda
D:-Chattambi Swamikal
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question19:-Kuriakose Elias Chavara was born at
A:-Mannanam
B:-Kainakary
C:-Kollam
D:-Pallippuram
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question20:-The movement started at Cherai was known as
A:-Sahodara Sangham
B:-Kallumala Samara
C:-Malayali Memmorial
D:-Ezhava Memmorial
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question21:-Inferior alveolar nerve is a branch of which nerve ?
A:-Mandibular nerve
B:-Maxillary nerve
C:-Ophthalmic nerve
D:-Infra orbital nerve
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question22:-Which bone does not take part in the formation of nasal septum ?
A:-Ethmoid bone
B:-Nasal bone
C:-Sphenoid bone
D:-Lacrimal bone
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question23:-Transverse facial artery is a branch of
A:-Superficial peroneal artery
B:-Facial artery
C:-Superficial temporal artery
D:-External carotid artery
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question24:-Name the nucleus lodged beneath the facial colliculus.
A:-Vestibular Nucleus
B:-Facial Nucleus
C:-Hypoglossal Nucleus
D:-Abducent Nucleus
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question25:-External Jugular vein drains into which of the following vein ?
A:-Facial vein
B:-Brachiocephalic vein
C:-Subclavian
D:-Internal Jugular vein
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question26:-Name the calmodulin – dependant kinase which phosphorelates myosin to bring about the contraction of
smooth muscle ?
A:-Calcineurin
B:-Calbindin
C:-Myosin light chain kinase
D:-Protein kinase C
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question27:-One of the following is a ligant gated channel.
A:-Aquaporins
B:-Acetyl choline receptor
C:-Sodium channel
D:-Potassium channel
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question28:-Connexons at gap junctions are channels made up of protein connexins which permit substances to pass
A:-Between cells
B:-From ECF to ICF
C:-Through water channels
D:-From cytoplasm to ECF
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question29:-The resting membrane potential of a nerve axon is
A:-+ 70 mv
B:– 90 mv
C:– 70 mv
D:– 60 mv
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question30:-The `Na^(+)` and `K^(+)` transport takes places through ___________ in the `Na^(+)` `K^(+)` AT Pase
anchored in the cytoskeleton.
A:-Antiport
B:-Beta subunit
C:-Epithelial `Na^(+)` channel
D:-Alpha subunit
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question31:-Which is true regarding apotosis ?
A:-Occurs in normal as well as diseased organs
B:-Involves enzymatic digestion and protein denaturation
C:-Initiated by tissue ischemia
D:-Is associated with inflammation
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question32:-Which of the following is not an inhibitor of coagulation ?
A:-Protein C
B:-Protein S
C:-F IX
D:-Antithrombin C
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question33:-Special stain used for demonstration of Amyloid
A:-Von kossa
B:-Reticulin
C:-Congo Red
D:-Giemsa
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question34:-An example of type IV hyper sensitivity reaction
A:-Anaphylaxis
B:-Tuberculin reaction
C:-Arthus reaction
D:-Acute serum sickness
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question35:-Tumor with parenchymal cells representing more than one germ cell layer is called
A:-Hamartoma
B:-Choristoma
C:-Adenoma
D:-Teratoma
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question36:-Zero order kinetics shown by
A:-Carbamazepine
B:-Metoprolol
C:-Phenytoin
D:-Metoclopramide
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question37:-Which of the following drug is an inhibitor of cytochrome P450 enzymes ?
A:-Ketoconazole
B:-Rifampicin
C:-Phenytoin
D:-Phenobarbitone
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question38:-Which of the following drug is a prodrug ?
A:-Levodopa
B:-Lignocaine
C:-Salbutamol
D:-Imimpramine
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question39:-Example for a drug producing Tachyphylaxis
A:-Sertraline
B:-Ephedrine
C:-Amlodipine
D:-Clozapine
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question40:-Chloramphenicol produces aplastic anaemia which is not related to dose; is an example for
A:-Drug allergy
B:-Intolerance
C:-Hypersensitivity
D:-Idiosyncrasy
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question41:-Normal serum bilirubin level is
A:-1-2 mg%
B:-0.1-0.7 mg%
C:-0.2-0.8 mg%
D:-0.4-1.2 mg%
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question42:-Which of the following is an essential amino acid ?
A:-Methionine
B:-Cysteine
C:-Tyrosine
D:-Aspartic acid
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question43:-Which of the following vitamin has antioxidant property ?
A:-Vitamin D
B:-Vitamin K
C:-Vitamin E
D:-Niacin
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question44:-Rotheras test is done to detect the presence of which compound is urine ?
A:-Glucose
B:-Ketone bodies
C:-Fructose
D:-Uric acid
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question45:-Phenylketonuria is due to the deficiency of which enzyme ?
A:-Aldolase
B:-Transaminase
C:-Tyrosinase
D:-Phenylalanine hydroxylase
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question46:-Which of the following are sterilized in an autoclave ?
A:-Surgical instruments
B:-Dressings
C:-Culture media
D:-All of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question47:-Vincent’s angina is caused by
A:-Streptococcus pyogenes
B:-Leptotrichia buccalis
C:-Treponema pallidum
D:-Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question48:-Contact dermatitis is an example of
A:-Type I hypersensitivity
B:-Type II hypersensitivity
C:-Type III hypersensitivity
D:-Type IV hypersensitivity
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question49:-Which of the following is a non suppurative complication of Streptococcus pyogenes ?
A:-Quinsy
B:-Otitis media
C:-Ludwig’s angina
D:-Acute glomerulonephritis
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question50:-All of the following regarding candida infection is true except
A:-Shows true hyphae on examination with potassium hydroxide
B:-Predisposing factors include diabetes mellitus, use of broad spectrum antibiotics
C:-Germ tube test is positive for Candida albicans
D:-Amphotericin B is used in disseminated candidosis
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question51:-Which of the following statement is incorrect ?
A:-Sound coalescence of development lobes results in grooves and faulty coalescence results in fissures
B:-The dentino enamel junction is a hypomineralized zone of about 10 µm thick
C:-Enamel spindles are odontoblastic processes which cross the DEJ into enamel
D:-Gnarled enamel is not subject to cleavage as is regular enamel
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question52:-The average diameter of dentinal tubules at DEJ
A:-0.5 to 0.9 µm
B:-2 to 3 µm
C:-10 to 14 µm
D:-0.005 to 0.01 µm
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question53:-Which of the following statement is correct ?
A:-Dentin is less mineralised than cementum or bone
B:-Hardness of dentin near pulp is about three times greater than near DEJ
C:-Tertiary dentin is formed by tertiary odontoblasts
D:-Tensile strength of dentin is 40 MPa
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question54:-The average pulp space volume in permanent adult human teeth is
A:-0.024 ml
B:-1.2 ml
C:-0.0012 ml
D:-2.4 ml
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question55:-Reparative dentin formation rate
A:-4 to 8 µm/day
B:-1.5 µm/day
C:-0.05 µm/day
D:-0.4 µm/day
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question56:-Porosity of silica containing investments is more in all of the following conditions except
A:-Heterogeneous size and shape of refractory silica particles
B:-Greater refractory silica percentage in the investment
C:-Higher water : powder ratio of the original investment mix
D:-Greater mold wall thickness
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question57:-The thickness of gold foil is
A:-0.01 to 0.07 mm
B:-0.001 to 0.007 mm
C:-1 to 4 mm
D:-5 to 75 µm
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question58:-Which of the following is not true regarding retention of posts ?
A:-Threaded posts are 6 to 8 times more retentive than smooth posts
B:-Parallel sided posts are 2-3 times more retentive than tapered ones
C:-Diameter of posts between 0.06 to 0.65″ drastically increases retention
D:-Greater the ratio between crown and root portion, the greater will be the retention
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question59:-Statements regarding creep in dental amalgam are all true except
A:-Increase with mercury excess
B:-Less the creep, better marginal integrity
C:-Can occur at mouth temperature
D:-Pronounced below equicohesive temperature
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question60:-Generalizations regarding organisms isolated from root canal are all of the following except
A:-Mixed infections are more common than single organism isolates
B:-Pulpal isolates are similar to oral flora, with gram positive cocci predominating
C:-Organisms associated with flare ups differ from asymptomatic canal isolates
D:-Approximately 25% of isolated orgranisms are anaerobes
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question61:-Only ectodermal component of tooth germ.
A:-Dental follicle
B:-Dental papilla
C:-Dental sac
D:-Enamel organ
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question62:-Formalin is a
A:-Fixative
B:-Stain
C:-Antiseptic
D:-Irrigant
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question63:-The physiologic wearing away of enamel is
A:-Abrasion
B:-Erosion
C:-Attrition
D:-Dental caries
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question64:-Actinomycosis is a
A:-Fungal infection
B:-Bacterial infection
C:-Viral infection
D:-Parasitic infection
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question65:-Stafne cyst is
A:-Developmental anomaly
B:-Inflammatory cyst
C:-Retension cyst
D:-Extravasation cyst
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question66:-Speech problem most commonly associated with irregular maxillary incisors are the difficulty in pronouncing
A:-/f/, /v/
B:-/t/, /d/
C:-/s/, /z/
D:-th, sh
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question67:-Condition termed X-occlusion is commonly associated with
A:-Angles class II div I malocclusion
B:-Class III in south pacific islanders
C:-Skeletal class II malocclusion
D:-Buccal crossbites in Australian aborigines
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question68:-Term Duchenne smile refers to
A:-Enjoyment smile
B:-Social smile
C:-Posed smile
D:-Static smile
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question69:-Philosophy of fixed appliance ideally indicated for patients with moderate to severe periodontal problem is
A:-Multi-banded therapy
B:-Pre adjusted edgewise with elastomeric rings
C:-Self ligating systems
D:-Lingula orthodontic appliances
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question70:-Surgical procedure that can be performed very early in life with larger range of movement is
A:-Orthognathic surgery
B:-Distraction osteogenesis
C:-Bioprogressive therapy
D:-Wilkodontics
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question71:-Which of the following methods of pulp vitality is an objective test
A:-Electric pulp test
B:-Heat test
C:-Cold test
D:-Pulse oximetry
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question72:-Making the child observe when dentist works on a cooperative child is
A:-Modeling
B:-Reinforcement
C:-Aversive conditioning
D:-HOME
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question73:-Radiograph of the cervical vertebrae can be used to assess
A:-Sexual age
B:-Skeletal age
C:-Chronological age
D:-Mental age
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question74:-Critical pH of saliva at which the hydroxyapatite of enamel starts to get dissolved is
A:-6
B:-6.5
C:-5.5
D:-4
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question75:-Twin block appliance is used primarily in the treatment of
A:-Mandibular deficiency
B:-Mandibular excess
C:-Maxillary deficiency
D:-Maxillary excess
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question76:-Topical antifungal agent used in Oral Candidiasis
A:-Acyclovir
B:-Clotrimazole
C:-Nevirapine
D:-Ketoconazole
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question77:-Natal teeth associated with
A:-Clouston syndrome
B:-Goltz-Gorlin syndrome
C:-Ellis-van Creveld syndrome
D:-Gorlin-Goltz syndrome
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question78:-Mulitple separate radiolucencies of jaws seen in the radiographic appearance
A:-Cemetoblastoma
B:-Fibrous Dysplasia
C:-Osteitis Deformans
D:-Multiple Myeloma
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question79:-X-rays were discovered by Roentgen in
A:-`8^(th)` November 1895
B:-`8^(th)` November 1896
C:-`8^(th)` November 1897
D:-`8^(th)` November 1898
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question80:-S.I. unit of dose equivalent
A:-Rad
B:-Sievert
C:-Rem
D:-Gray
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question81:-All are ethical principles except
A:-Beneficance
B:-Veracity
C:-Bogus diploma
D:-Non maleficience
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question82:-Consumer Protection Act came into force on
A:-`14^(th)` April 1986
B:-`14^(th)` May 1948
C:-`15^(th)` April 1987
D:-`15^(th)` May 1949
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question83:-Snowball sample is an example for which sampling method ?
A:-Quota sampling
B:-Purposive sampling
C:-Convenience sampling
D:-Systematic sampling
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question84:-Predominent immunoglobulin in saliva
A:-IG A
B:-IG M
C:-IG D
D:-IG G
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question85:-Safety tolerated dose of fluoride
A:-8-16 mg/kg
B:-8-16 gm/kg
C:-32-64 mg/kg
D:-32-64 gm/kg
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question86:-Principal cell type in gingival epithelium is
A:-Fibroblast
B:-Melanocyte
C:-Keratinocyte
D:-Merkel cell
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question87:-Which among the following is not a reconstructive periodontal surgical procedure ?
A:-Guided Tissue Regeneration
B:-Placement of Alloplast bone substitute
C:-LANAP
D:-Osteoplasty
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question88:-Ostell device is used to assess
A:-Tooth mobility
B:-Bony pattern at implant surgical site
C:-Mobility of implants
D:-Periodontal Disease activity
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question89:-Which among the following bacteria form star shaped colonies ?
A:-P Gingivalis
B:-Aggrigatibactor actinomycetum comitans
C:-T Denticola
D:-Actinomyces Viscosus
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question90:-Periostat is
A:-20 mg Tetracycline
B:-20 mg Doxycycline
C:-25 mg minocycline
D:-25 mg metronidazole
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question91:-Direction of application of first force in dental extraction using forceps is
A:-Buccal
B:-Lingual
C:-Apical
D:-Rotational
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question92:-Which of the following muscles has dual innervations ?
A:-Masseter
B:-Myolohyoid
C:-Omohyoid
D:-Digastric
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question93:-2% local anesthetic solution is
A:-0.2 mg/ml
B:-2 mg/ml
C:-20 mg/ml
D:-200 mg/ml
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question94:-Which of the clotting factors is not dependent on Vitamin K for synthesis ?
A:-Factor II
B:-Factor V
C:-Factor VII
D:-Factor IX
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question95:-Most common site of mandibular fracture is
A:-Condylar process
B:-Coronoid process
C:-Symphysis
D:-Parasymphysis
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question96:-‘Combination Syndrome’ coined by
A:-Heartwell
B:-Misch
C:-Kelly
D:-Stewart
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question97:-Choice of finish line for PJC
A:-Feather edge
B:-Shoulder
C:-Chanfer
D:-Bevel
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question98:-Instrument for post space creation
A:-Peeso reamer
B:-Excavator
C:-Spatula
D:-File
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question99:-Componer is
A:-Polyacid modified composite rein
B:-GIC
C:-Gutta percha
D:-Impression compound
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question100:-Density of poly (methyl methacry late)
A:-1.19 g/`cm^(3)` “
B:-1.25 g/`cm^(3)`
C:-2.2 g/`cm^(3)`
D:-3.2 g/`cm^(3)`
Correct Answer:- Option-A