JUNIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE GR II – HEALTH SERVICES

FINAL ANSWER KEY
Question Paper Code: 24/2016/OL
Category Code: 253/2015
Exam: Junior Public Health Nurse Gr II
Medium of Question: English
Date of Test 19-02-2016
Alphacode A
Question1:-The electoral college that elect the Vice-President of India consists of
A:-Members of Rajya Sabha only
B:-Elected members of both Houses of Parliament
C:-Members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
D:-Members of Rajya Sabha and the Legislative Assemblies
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question2:-Which Article in the Fundamental Rights Prohibits Practice of Child Labour ?
A:-Article 24
B:-Article 21A
C:-Article 16
D:-Article 30
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question3:-In which year, the first socio-economic caste census started in India ?
A:-2012
B:-2011
C:-2013
D:-2014
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question4:-In which year Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act passed ?
A:-2004
B:-2003
C:-2005
D:-2007
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question5:-One of the recipients of Nobel Prize for chemistry was Paul Modric, he belong to which country ?
A:-Sweden
B:-Turkey
C:-Canada
D:-USA
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question6:-Venganoor was the centre of activities of a great social reformer in Kerala
A:-Vaikunda Swamikal
B:-Ayyankali
C:-Brahmananda Shivayogi
D:-Pandit Karuppan
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question7:-Who was the President of Indian National Congress, when annual session held at Calcutta is 1906 ?
A:-Dadabhai Naoroji
B:-Rasbbehan Ghosh
C:-Madan Mohan Malaviya
D:-Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question8:-The winner of Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2014 was
A:-Raja Mauli
B:-Adoor Gopalakrishnan
C:-Sasikapur
D:-Amitabh Bacchan
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question9:-In which country a statue of Mahatma Gandhi and his friend Herman Kallenbach is unveiled on
A:-Latvia
B:-Russia
C:-South Africa
D:-Lithuania
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question10:-Who is the present Chief Justice of India ?
A:-Justice Ashok Bhushan
B:-Justice H.L. Dattu
C:-Justice Amitava Roy
D:-Justice K.K. Venugopal
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question11:-Which missionary played an important role in the development of Malabar Christian College ?
A:-CMS
B:-LMS
C:-BEM
D:-CSI
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question12:-“Whatever be one’s religion, it is enough if the individual becomes good”. Who said ?
A:-Vaikunda Swamikal
B:-Ayyankali
C:-Vagbhatananda
D:-Sree Narayana Guru
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question13:-Who wrote the Tamil work Akilathirattu ?
A:-Vaikunda Swami
B:-Vagbhatananda
C:-Brahmananda Shivayogi
D:-Pandit Karuppan
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question14:-‘Ente Gurunathan’ the poem written by Vallathol Narayana Menon belong to which works ?
A:-Chithrayogam
B:-Sahitya Manjari
C:-Bathiravilapam
D:-Sishyanum Makanum
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question15:-The winner of US Open Tennis Men’s Title 2015
A:-Rojer Federer
B:-Liander Paes
C:-Rafel Nadal
D:-Novok Djokovic
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question16:-Who is recently appointed full time member of ‘NITI Aayog’ ?
A:-Aravind Panagari
B:-Monteguesingh Aluvalia
C:-Amarthya Sen
D:-Ramesh Chand
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question17:-In which date Velu Tampi issued his famous Kundara proclamation ?
A:-January 10, 1809
B:-January 9, 1809
C:-January 11, 1809
D:-January 20, 1809
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question18:-Which was the first month of National calender based on the Saka Era ?
A:-Magham
B:-Chaitram
C:-Falgunam
D:-Vaishagam
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question19:-The Right to Information Act, 2005 came into existence on
A:-October 12, 2005
B:-October 10, 2005
C:-October 14, 2005
D:-October 11, 2005
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question20:-Eminent historian Sumitsarkar calls the incident the ‘Black Hole of Pothanur’ which was the incident ?
A:-Wagon Tragedy
B:-Chouri Chaura Incident
C:-Jallian Walabagh Massacre
D:-Black Death
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question21:-One ml contains
A:-10 drops
B:-15 drops
C:-20 drops
D:-25 drops
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question22:-The International Nurses Day is celebrated on
A:-May `1^(st)`
B:-May `10^(th)`
C:-May `12^(th)`
D:-May `15^(th)`
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question23:-The term used to denote loss of appetite
A:-Anorexia
B:-Anaemia
C:-Dysphagia
D:-Anosmia
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question24:-Inflammation of the tongue is called
A:-Stomatitis
B:-Gingivitis
C:-Parotitis
D:-Glossitis
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question25:-The pigment responsible for skin colour
A:-Arginine
B:-Alanine
C:-Melanin
D:-Methionine
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question26:-Ulcerated or sloughed area of tissue subjected to pressure from lying on mattress for a prolonged period
resulting in death of tissue is termed as
A:-Aphthous ulcer
B:-Decubitus ulcer
C:-Cushing’s ulcer
D:-Kurling’s ulcer
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question27:-The transfer of heat directly through a substance from hot part to cold part by direct contact is termed as
A:-Conduction
B:-Convection
C:-Radiation
D:-Evaporation
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question28:-The clinical thermometer is disinfected using dettol at the strength of
A:-1 : 40 for 3 mts
B:-1 : 20 for 5 mts
C:-1 : 40 for 5 mts
D:-1 : 20 for 3 mts
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question29:-The sudden return of normal temperature from a very high temperature within a few hours or days
A:-Fastigium
B:-Defervescence
C:-Lysis
D:-Crisis
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question30:-A sudden severe attack of shivering in which the body temperature rises rapidly to a stage of hyper pyrexia
A:-Pyrexia
B:-Rigor
C:-Swinging fever
D:-Inverse fever
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question31:-The number of pulse beats in a minute
A:-Rhythm
B:-Volume
C:-Tension
D:-Rate
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question32:-Increased respiratory rate over 24 breaths per minute
A:-Tachypnoea
B:-Bradypnoea
C:-Apnoea
D:-Orthopnoea
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question33:-The lack of oxygen in the tissues is known as
A:-Anoxaemia
B:-Anoxia
C:-Dyspnoea
D:-Asphyxia
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question34:-Instrument used to measure blood pressure is
A:-Sphygmomanometer
B:-Barometer
C:-Tonometer
D:-Audiometer
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question35:-Convert `104^(@)F` to celsius
A:- `C = 37^(@)C `
B:-`C = 38^(@)C`
C:-`C = 40^(@)C`
D:-`C = 48^(@)C`
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question36:-Total cessation of breathing is termed as
A:-Eupnoea
B:-Hyperapnoea
C:-Bradypnoea
D:-Apnoea
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question37:-Largest gland in the body
A:-Thyroid
B:-Liver
C:-Pancreas
D:-Parotid gland
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question38:-Infancy is a period from
A:-0 – 1 year
B:-1 – 3 years
C:-3 – 6 years
D:-6 – 12 years
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question39:-Birth weight of a child doubles at
A:-3 months
B:-6 months
C:-9 months
D:-12 months
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question40:-The MMR vaccine is administered at the age
A:-6 months
B:-9 months
C:-12 months
D:-15 months
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question41:-The average length of umbilical cord
A:-45 cm
B:-46 cm
C:-48 cm
D:-50 cm
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question42:-The smallest unit of the body
A:-Cell
B:-Tissue
C:-DNA
D:-Muscle
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question43:-The solution used to detect sugar in urine
A:-Liquor Ammonia
B:-Nitric acid
C:-Benedict’s Reagent
D:-Sodium nitroprusside
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question44:-Which of the following is a permanent method of sterilization ?
A:-Lippies loop
B:-Copper T
C:-Tubectomy
D:-Condom
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question45:-The hormone responsible for the secondary sex characteristic in females.
A:-Oestrogen
B:-Progesterone
C:-Androgen
D:-Relaxin
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question46:-Permanent cessation of menstruation is termed as
A:-Menarche
B:-Telarche
C:-Menopause
D:-Amenorrhoea
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question47:-The name given to the endometrium during pregnancy
A:-Endoderm
B:-Mesoderm
C:-Ectoderm
D:-Decidua
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question48:-The fertilized ovum divides into a cluster of cells known as
A:-Blastocyst
B:-Morula
C:-Blastocele
D:-Inner cell mass
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question49:-Human chorionic gonadotrophin is produced from
A:-Amnion
B:-Syncitiotrophoblast
C:-Cytotrophoblast
D:-Yolk sac
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question50:-The umbilical cord contains
A:-One artery and one vein
B:-Two arteries and two veins
C:-One artery and two veins
D:-Two arteries and one vein
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question51:-Net maternal weight gain during pregnancy
A:-6 – 8 kg
B:-8 – 10 kg
C:-10 – 12 kg
D:-12 – 14 kg
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question52:-Bluish discolouration of vagina during pregnancy is called
A:-Osiander’s sign
B:-Palmer’s sign
C:-Hegar’s sign
D:-Chadwick’s sign
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question53:-The uterine fundus reaches xiphisternum at
A:-34 weeks
B:-36 weeks
C:-38 weeks
D:-40 weeks
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question54:-The widest transverse diameter of the fetal skull passes the pelvic brim is termed as
A:-Lie
B:-Presentation
C:-Engagement
D:-Position
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question55:-The expulsion of products of conception before 20 weeks of gestation
A:-Abortion
B:-Labour
C:-Preterm labour
D:-Intrauterine death
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question56:-The largest organ in our body
A:-Brain
B:-Skin
C:-Liver
D:-Large intestine
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question57:-The drug of choice of eclampsia
A:-Carboprost
B:-Nifedipine
C:-Ergometrine
D:-Magnesium sulphate
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question58:-A Rh negative mother with a Rh positive baby should receive Anti-D within
A:-24 hrs
B:-48 hrs
C:-72 hrs
D:-96 hrs
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question59:-The drug used to reduce fever
A:-Antipyretic
B:-Antispasmodic
C:-Analgesic
D:-Antiplatelet
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question60:-The placenta is completely formed and starts functioning after
A:-4 weeks
B:-8 weeks
C:-10 weeks
D:-12 weeks
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question61:-The amount of amniotic fluid at term
A:-1500 ml
B:-1200 ml
C:-1000 ml
D:-800 ml
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question62:-In which part of the fallopian tube fertilisation occurs ?
A:-Isthmus
B:-Ampulla
C:-Infundibulum
D:-Interstitial portion
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question63:-The pacemaker of heart is
A:-SA node
B:-AV node
C:-Bundle of His
D:-Purkinjee fibres
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question64:-The largest artery in the body
A:-Aorta
B:-Pulmonary artery
C:-Femoral artery
D:-Cerebral artery
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question65:-The outer covering of lungs
A:-Peritoneum
B:-Pericardium
C:-Pleura
D:-Meninges
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question66:-The total number of deciduous teeth in children
A:-14
B:-16
C:-18
D:-20
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question67:-Total number of bones in human body
A:-204
B:-206
C:-209
D:-212
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question68:-The weight of a non pregnant uterus
A:-40 gms
B:-60 gms
C:-70 gms
D:-80 gms
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question69:-The main vector in the transmission of dengue fever
A:-Aedes Aegypti
B:-Anopheles mosquito
C:-Culex mosquito
D:-Mansonia
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question70:-The test used to find out the amount of free residual chlorine in water after chlorination
A:-Hay’s test
B:-Rotheras test
C:-Benedict’s test
D:-Orthotolidine test
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question71:-In disinfection of well, the dosage of bleaching powder is
A:-1 gm/1000 litre
B:-1.5 gm/1000 litre
C:-2.5 gm/1000 litre
D:-5 gm/1000 litre
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question72:-The water testing apparatus used to find out the quantity of chlorine required to disinfect
100 gallons (455 litres) of water.
A:-Horrock’s Apparatus
B:-Berkefeld Apparatus
C:-Chloranome
D:-Hydrometer
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question73:-The recommended maximum noise level is
A:-75 decibels
B:-85 decibels
C:-130 decibels
D:-140 decibels
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question74:-Scabies is caused by
A:-Louse
B:-Itchmite
C:-Softtick
D:-Hardtick
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question75:-Body building foods are
A:-Carbohydrates
B:-Fats
C:-Proteins
D:-Vitamins
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question76:-Which of the following is a water soluble vitamin
A:-Vitamin A
B:-Vitamin B
C:-Vitamin D
D:-Vitamin K
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question77:-The cheapest source of Vitamin A is
A:-Fish liver oil
B:-Butter
C:-Egg
D:-Green leafy vegetables
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question78:-The nutritional blindness is caused by the deficiency of
A:-Vitamin D
B:-Vitamin B
C:-Vitamin A
D:-Vitamin K
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question79:-Foods rich in Vitamin D
A:-Fish
B:-Meat
C:-Leafy vegetables
D:-Ghee
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question80:-The ICDS programme was started in the year
A:-1961
B:-1965
C:-1970
D:-1975
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question81:-An outbreak of disease in a community in excess of a normal expectation and derived from a common or
propagated source.
A:-Endemic
B:-Pandemic
C:-Epidemic
D:-Sporadic
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question82:-The time interval between the entry of the disease agent into the body and appearance of the first sign or
symptom of a disease.
A:-Quarantine
B:-Incubation period
C:-Virulence
D:-Surveillance
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question83:-Which among the following is a live attenuated vaccine ?
A:-BCG vaccine
B:-Cholera vaccine
C:-Diphtheria vaccine
D:-Tetanus toxoid
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question84:-The most effective method of disinfection
A:-Boiling
B:-Burning
C:-Autoclaving
D:-Use of hot air
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question85:-Which of the following communicable disease is eradicated in our country ?
A:-Small pox
B:-Poliomyelitis
C:-Tuberculosis
D:-Filariasis
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question86:-The causative organism of whooping cough.
A:-Mycobacterium
B:-Clostridium tetani
C:-Coryne bacterium diphtheriae
D:-Bordetella Pertussis
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question87:-The confirmatory test for AIDS
A:-Elisa test
B:-Western blot test
C:-VDRL
D:-Shick test
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question88:-The Pulse Polio Immunization Programme was started on
A:-`9^(th)` December 1994
B:-`9^(th)` December 1995
C:-`9^(th)` December 1996
D:-`9^(th)` December 1997
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question89:-The mode of transmission of hepatitis B
A:-Parenteral route
B:-Direct contact
C:-Fecal oral route
D:-Droplet infection
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question90:-The parasite responsible for cerebral malaria
A:-Plasmodium vivax
B:-Plasmodium ovale
C:-Plasmodium quartan
D:-Plasmodium falciforum
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question91:-The first case of AIDS was reported in India, in the year
A:-1981
B:-1984
C:-1986
D:-1989
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question92:-The Multi Purpose Workers Scheme was launched in
A:-1974
B:-1975
C:-1976
D:-1978
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question93:-Diethyl carbamazine is used in the treatment of
A:-Dengue fever
B:-Chikungunya
C:-Malaria
D:-Filariasis
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question94:-The World’s AIDS Day is celebrated on
A:-December `1^(st)`
B:-December `10^(th)`
C:-December `14^(th)`
D:-December `31^(st)`
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question95:-The last menstrual period of a primi mother is `25^(th)` May 2014. Her EDC is on
A:-1-3-2015
B:-2-3-2015
C:-4-3-2015
D:-5-3-2015
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question96:-The denominator in a vertex presentation is
A:-Sacrum
B:-Occiput
C:-Mentum
D:-Acromion process
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question97:-The first fetal movement felt by the mother during pregnancy is termed as
A:-Lightening
B:-Quickening
C:-Braxton Hick’s contraction
D:-Funic Souffle
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question98:-Full dilatation cervix at term equates to about
A:-4 cm
B:-6 cm
C:-8 cm
D:-10 cm
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question99:-The drug used to induce labour
A:-Oxytocin
B:-Ergometrin
C:-Terbutaline
D:-Duvadilan
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question100:-Insulin is produced from
A:-Thyroid
B:-Liver
C:-Pancreas
D:-Spleen
Correct Answer:- Option-C

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