DIETICIAN GRADE II

PROVISIONAL ANSWER KEY
Question Paper Code: 36/2017/OL
Category Code: 414/2015
Exam: Dietician Grade II
Medium of Question: English
Date of Test 02-05-2017
Department Medical Education
Alphacode A
Question1:-The person who has been appointed as UN women’s advocate for gender equality and Women’s Empowerment
in India
A:-Deepika Padukone
B:-Aiswarya Rai
C:-Aiswarya Rajinikanth
D:-Madhuri Dixit
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question2:-Mission Indradhanush launched by Union Ministry of India is a
A:-Army Equipment Programme
B:-Literary Mission
C:-Rainwater harvesting
D:-Immunisation programme
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question3:-The theme of ‘Swach Bharatha Special Campaign’ is being organised by the ministry of drinking water and
sanitation through out August 2016.
A:-Freedom from open defecation
B:-Liberation from open defecation
C:-Freedom from open excretion
D:-Liberation from open excretion
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question4:-The first state to introduce Online Lottery System
A:-Kerala
B:-Sikkim
C:-Gujarath
D:-Andhra pradesh
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question5:-Recently which Indian Cricketer has been conferred with honorary life member of the Merylebone Cricket Club
A:-Mahindra Dhoni
B:-Virendar Sehwag
C:-Zaheer Khan
D:-Rahul Dravid
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question6:-Which one of the following works belongs to Sree Narayana Guru?
A:-Abhinava Kerala
B:-Adwaita Panjaram
C:-Arul nul
D:-Atmopadesha Satakam
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question7:-‘Samatwa Samajam’ was founded by
A:-Vaikunda Swamikal
B:-Ayyankali
C:-K. Kelappan
D:-T.K. Madhavan
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question8:-Chattampi Swamikal was born at
A:-Patyam in Kannur
B:-Kollur in Trivandrum
C:-Venganore in Trivandrum
D:-Sasthamkovil in Kanyakumari
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question9:-The Arabic-Malayalam monthly Al-Islam was published by
A:-Vadakkeveettil Muhammed
B:-Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi
C:-K. Ramakrishna Pillai
D:-Gandhiji
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question10:-The Guruvayur Satyagraha was occured in
A:-1924-25
B:-1929-30
C:-1931-32
D:-1947-48
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question11:-The smallest bird sanctuary in Kerala
A:-Thattekad
B:-Mangalavanam
C:-Noornad
D:-Kumarakam
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question12:-The study of mountains are called
A:-Orology
B:-Otology
C:-Wimnology
D:-Onehology
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question13:-Father of Local self government in India
A:-Lord Curzon
B:-Lord Delhousie
C:-Lord Canning
D:-Lord Ripon
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question14:-Which atmospheric layer is most useful for human beings?
A:-Stratosphere
B:-Ionosphere
C:-Mesosphere
D:-Troposphere
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question15:-Which of the following countries has the highest sex ratio?
A:-China
B:-India
C:-Latvia
D:-USA
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question16:-Which one of the following clouds is an indicative of clear and dry weather?
A:-Altostratus
B:-Cirrus
C:-Cirros stratus
D:-Nimbo-Cumulus
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question17:-The famous archeological site pattanam is located in
A:-Ernakulam
B:-Kollam
C:-Makppuram
D:-Kannur
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question18:-The World Blood Donation Day
A:-June 14
B:-April 17
C:-July 14
D:-April 18
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question19:-The painting ‘Relief of Lucknow’ which gives a pictorial image of 1857 revolt belongs to
A:-Campbell
B:-Joseph Noel Patom
C:-Thomas Jones Barker
D:-Colonel Inglis
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question20:-The capital of Vijaya Nagar Empire
A:-Kanchi
B:-Madurai
C:-Bundhelkhand
D:-Hampi
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question21:-Fructose is a ___________.
A:-Aldopentose
B:-Ketohexose
C:-Aldohexose
D:-Ketopentose
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question22:-Furanose ring structure has
A:-5 members
B:-6 members
C:-8 members
D:-10 members
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question23:-The number of ATP produced by TCA cycle (Acetyl CoA to Oxaloacetate) as per modified calculation is
A:-25 ATP
B:-12.5 ATP
C:-10 ATP
D:-12 ATP
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question24:-The cardinal symptoms of Kwashiorkor are
A:-Growth retardation, oedema and mental changes
B:-Muscle wasting, flag sign and monkey face
C:-Old man’s face, wasting and oedema
D:-All of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question25:-Niacin is formed from
A:-Phenyl alanine
B:-Glycine
C:-Tyrosine
D:-Tryptophan
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question26:-The coenzyme in transamination reactions are derivatives of which vitamin?
A:-Vitamin A
B:-Vitamin B1
C:-Vitamin B6
D:-Niacin
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question27:-Which amino acid is considered semi essential?
A:-Histidine
B:-Phenyl alanine
C:-Valine
D:-Iso leucine
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question28:-The two essential fatty acids are
A:-Linoleic acid and docosahexanoic acid
B:-Linoleic acid and eicosapentanoic acid
C:-Linoleic acid and linolenic acid
D:-Docosahexanoic acid and eicosapentanoic acid
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question29:-Which of the following is not a fat soluble vitamin?
A:-Vitamin A
B:-Vitamin B
C:-Vitamin D
D:-Vitamin K
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question30:-Riboflavin is synthesised by
A:-Bone marrow
B:-Liver
C:-Spleen
D:-Intestinal bacterial flora
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question31:-Megaloblastic anemia is caused due to deficiency of
A:-Iron
B:-Folic acid
C:-Cobalamine
D:-Both (2) and (3)
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question32:-Which base is absent in RNA?
A:-Adenine
B:-Guanine
C:-Thymine
D:-Uracil
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question33:-Which of the following is not correctly matched?
A:-Pseudomonas – 20°C
B:-Psychrophiles – 15°C
C:-Thermophilic – 60° to 90°C
D:-Mesophiles – 37°C
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question34:-The phase preceding stationary phase in a bacterial growth curve is
A:-Lag phase
B:-Log phase
C:-Death phase
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question35:-Preservation of microorganisms in a freeze dried condition is known as
A:-Sterilization
B:-Sub culturing
C:-Lyophilisation
D:-Inoculation
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question36:-Media that are made suitable by addition of serum, blood or glucose is known as
A:-Nutrient media
B:-Enriched media
C:-Natural media
D:-Culture media
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question37:-The fungus known as bread mold is
A:-Mucor
B:-Penicillium
C:-Rhizopus
D:-Aspergillus
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question38:-Eggs are selected for storage by
A:-Waxing
B:-Oiling
C:-Candling
D:-None of them
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question39:-As a result of oxidation, meat fat and butter fat become
A:-Tallowy
B:-Discoloured
C:-Supple
D:-Dehydrated
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question40:-The powerhouse of a cell is
A:-Mitochondria
B:-Ribosomes
C:-Golgi complex
D:-Nucleus
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question41:-Muscle tissue is formed in the embryo from ____________.
A:-Ectoderm
B:-Mesoderm
C:-Endoderm
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question42:-Chyme is
A:-Food mixed with saliva
B:-Food mixed with gastric secretion
C:-Food mixed with pancreatic enzymes
D:-All of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question43:-Steatorrhea is seen in the impaired digestion and absorption of
A:-Carbohydrates
B:-Protein
C:-Vitamins
D:-Fat
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question44:-The life span of RBC in the blood is
A:-120 hours
B:-12 days
C:-120 days
D:-12 weeks
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question45:-The first clotting factor to be activated during intrinsic mechanism of blood coagulation is
A:-Factor X
B:-Factor II
C:-Factor IX
D:-Factor XII
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question46:-Cellular immunity is provided by activation of which of the following?
A:-T lymphocytes
B:-B lymphocytes
C:-Helper T cells
D:-Plasma cells
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question47:-The volume of air that enters and leaves the lungs at each natural resting breath is
A:-Inspiratory reserve volume
B:-Expiratory reserve volume
C:-Tidal volume
D:-Vital capacity
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question48:-Active reabsorption of glucose and 67 of sodium occurs in
A:-Proximal convoluted tubule
B:-Distal convoluted tubule
C:-Collecting duct
D:-Glomerulus
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question49:-Thirst centre of human body is located in
A:-Pituitary
B:-Hypothalamus
C:-Medulla
D:-Cerebrum
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question50:-Neurons which carry impulses from sense organs to brain and spinal cord is
A:-Efferent neurons
B:-Afferent neurons
C:-Inter neurons
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question51:-Cognition and co ordination of movements are controlled by which part of cerebrum?
A:-Frontal lobe
B:-Occipital lobe
C:-Parietal lobe
D:-Temporal lobe
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question52:-Milk let down is stimulated by which of the following hormones?
A:-Vassopressin
B:-TSH
C:-FSH
D:-Oxytocin
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question53:-Graves disease is a common form of
A:-Hyperthyroidism
B:-Hypothyroidism
C:-Glucagon deficiency
D:-Growth hormone deficiency
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question54:-The follicular phase of menstrual cycle is followed by
A:-Menstruation
B:-Ovulation
C:-Luteal phase
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question55:-Provision of nutrients by tube feeding is termed as
A:-Enteral nutrition
B:-Parenteral nutrition
C:-Total Parenteral nutrition
D:-Blenderised feeding
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question56:-Peyer’s patches are found in which condition?
A:-AIDS
B:-Tuberculosis
C:-Typhoid
D:-Dengue fever
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question57:-Which is regarded as the body weight regulatory hormone?
A:-Glucagon
B:-Follicular Stimulating Hormone
C:-ACTH
D:-Leptin
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question58:-High risk of cardiovascular diseases is associated with a total cholesterol level of
A:-200 mg/dl
B:-220 mg/dl
C:-240 mg/dl
D:-180 mg/dl
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question59:-The normal salt intake from mixed food sources per day for a normal person as per WHO is
A:-2 g
B:-3 g
C:-5 g
D:-6 g
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question60:-The hypocholesterolemic effect of betaglucans can be obtained from which of the following?
A:-Fish
B:-Garlic
C:-Oats
D:-Fenugreek seeds
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question61:-Helicobacter pylori mostly infects which part of the stomach?
A:-Duodenum
B:-Antrum
C:-Pylorus
D:-Corpus
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question62:-A type of irritable bowel syndrome is
A:-Celiac disease
B:-Tropical sprue
C:-Crohn’s diseae
D:-Lactose intolerance
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question63:-According to WHO, the fasting plasma blood glucose level in a diabetic would be
A:-80-120 mg%
B:->120 mg%
C:->140 mg%
D:->200 mg%
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question64:-The ratio of carbohydrate, protein and fat in a diabetic diet is
A:-60:20:20
B:-60:30:10
C:-70:10:20
D:-70:20:10
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question65:-Vitamin C increases absorption of
A:-Mg
B:-Mn
C:-Fe
D:-Cu
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question66:-A sodium restricted diet is recommended for
A:-Nephritis
B:-Nephrosis
C:-Cirrhosis
D:-All of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question67:-A low purine diet is prescribed for which of the following conditions?
A:-PEM
B:-Gout
C:-Cirrhosis
D:-Calculi
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question68:-A diastolic pressure of 105-119 mm Hg is termed as
A:-Mild hypertension
B:-Moderate hypertension
C:-Severe hypertension
D:-Intermediate hypertension
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question69:-Which of the following has the lowest glycemic index?
A:-Bread
B:-Idli
C:-Ice cream
D:-Groundnuts
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question70:-Abdominal obesity in men is defined as
A:->102 cm
B:->88 cm
C:->86 cm
D:->108 cm
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question71:-The food group at the base of food guide pyramid is
A:-Fruits
B:-Cereals
C:-Fats and sugars
D:-Vegetables
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question72:-The protein composition of breast milk is
A:-20 percent beta casein and 80 percent whey proteins
B:-80 percent beta casein and 20 percent whey proteins
C:-50 percent beta casein and 50 percent whey proteins
D:-90 percent beta casein and 10 percent whey proteins
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question73:-Softening and dissolution of cornea is termed as
A:-Keratomalacia
B:-Corneal xerosis
C:-Bitot’s spots
D:-Conjunctival xerosis
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question74:-The RDA for a pregnant woman as per ICMR (2010) is
A:-38 mg
B:-30 mg
C:-35 mg
D:-21 mg
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question75:-Each gram of protein yields _____________ kilocalories of energy.
A:-4 kcal
B:-9 kcal
C:-5 kcal
D:-6 kcal
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question76:-With increase age, the BMR __________.
A:-fluctuates
B:-increases
C:-decrease
D:-remain unchanged
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question77:-Thiamin deficiency manifests as
A:-Glossitis
B:-Cheilosis
C:-Scurvy
D:-Beriberi
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question78:-The first step in conducting Nutrition Education is
A:-Formulation
B:-Conceptualisation
C:-Implementation
D:-Trials for improved practices
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question79:-Consumption pattern of a specific nutrient can be best ascertained by
A:-24 hour recall
B:-Food frequency questionnaire
C:-Food list method
D:-Survey method
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question80:-Anganwadis are grass root level agencies under
A:-ICDS
B:-ICAR
C:-ANP
D:-MMP
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question81:-The word ‘cover’ in Food Service refers to
A:-Folded napkin
B:-Table cloth overlay
C:-Place mat for a guest
D:-Place setting for one guest
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question82:-A server in training is called
A:-Captain
B:-Apprentice
C:-Front waiter
D:-Maitre
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question83:-A menu of limited choice is called
A:-Table d’ hote
B:-A La Carte
C:-Nouvelle cuisine
D:-Buffet
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question84:-The simplest type of Food Service Organisation
A:-Staff organisation
B:-Line organisation
C:-Line and staff organisation
D:-Functional organisation
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question85:-___________ is known as Father of Scientific Management.
A:-Frederick W. Taylor
B:-Henry Fayol
C:-Robert Owen
D:-Andrew Ure
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question86:-Braising is a combination of
A:-Roasting and frying
B:-Frying and sautéing
C:-Roasting and stewing
D:-Frying and toasting
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question87:-Which is the principal component of internal recruitment?
A:-Employment exchange
B:-Intermediaries
C:-Promotion from lower to upper rank
D:-Contact through present employees
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question88:-Brainstorming sessions for acceptance of new idea comes under
A:-Verbal communication
B:-Written communication
C:-Audio visual communication
D:-Interactive communication
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question89:-The ideal leadership style is
A:-Authoritarian
B:-Authoritative
C:-Democratic
D:-Laissez faire
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question90:-Temperature for frozen storage is
A:-0 to -18°C
B:–16°C to 0°C
C:–20°C to 0°C
D:-0 to -15°C
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question91:-Cooking of cereals with dry heat is called
A:-Gelatinisation
B:-Dextrinisation
C:-Retrogradation
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question92:-The only permitted inorganic preservative is
A:-Benzoic acid
B:-Sulphur dioxide
C:-Salt
D:-Salicylic acid
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question93:-The time temperature combination for milk pasteurisation is
A:-62.8°C for 30 minutes
B:-71.7°C for 15 sec
C:-Both (1) and (2)
D:-Only (2)
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question94:-Maple Syrup Urine Disease is caused due to inability of body to metabolise
A:-Branched Chain Amino Acids
B:-Xylitol
C:-Glycogen
D:-Arginine and Histidine
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question95:-Conversion factor of beta carotene to Vitamin A is
A:-4:1
B:-8:1
C:-6:1
D:-5:1
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question96:-The antibiotic principle “allin” is found in which of the following?
A:-Cumin
B:-Coriander
C:-Ginger
D:-Garlic
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question97:-The antioxidants present in Tea are
A:-Polyphenols
B:-Tocopherols
C:-Anthocyanins
D:-Betalains
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question98:-Which of the following amino acids is deficient in cereals?
A:-Methionine
B:-Lysine
C:-Histidine
D:-Arginine
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question99:-The level of iodine in iodised salt is
A:-20 ppm
B:-30 ppm
C:-40 ppm
D:-50 ppm
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question100:-Inhibitory substances present in milk are
A:-Lactose and fats
B:-Renin and casein
C:-Lactoperoxidase and agglutinins
D:-None of them
Correct Answer:- Option-C