MEDICAL OFFICER – MARMA – INDIAN SYSTEMS OF MEDICINE

PROVISIONAL ANSWER KEY
Question Paper Code: 12/2016/OL
Category Code: 513/2013
Exam: Dental Hygienist Gr II
Medium of Question: English
Date of Test 18-01-2016
Alphacode A
Question1:-Which of the following rivers of Kerala flows towards the east?
A:-Bharatapuzha
B:-Kabani
C:-Periyar
D:-Chaliyar
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question2:-Who is the author of “Mooshaka Vamsa Kavya”?
A:-Athulan
B:-Damodara Chakyar
C:-Sankaracharya
D:-Kulasekhara Varma
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question3:-Which of the following rulers of Kerala made the Temple Entry Proclamation of November 1936?
A:-Swathi Tirunal Rama Varma
B:-Chithira Tirunal Balarama Varma
C:-Gowri Lakshmibhai
D:-Uthram Tirunal Marthanda Varma
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question4:-Ajantha Caves, the famous Buddhist site, is located in which of the following states?
A:-Madhya Pradesh
B:-Rajastan
C:-Orissa
D:-Maharashtra
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question5:-Which one of the following rivers was part of the ancient “Saptasindhu”?
A:-Yamuna
B:-Ganga
C:-Sutlej
D:-Godavari
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question6:-Who among the following Prime Ministers played a major role in initiating the Planning Commission of India?
A:-Jawaharlal Nehru
B:-Indira Gandhi
C:-Lal Bahadur Shastri
D:-Gulzarilal Nanda
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question7:-The Government of India started the first Five Year Plan on the year ……
A:-1947
B:-1949
C:-1951
D:-1957
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question8:-Which is the highest Peak in India?
A:-Nanga Parbat
B:-Annapurna
C:-K2
D:-Nandadevi
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question9:-Who led the Revolt of 1857 at Kanpur?
A:-Nana Sahib
B:-Kunwar Singh
C:-Lakshmi Bhai
D:-Zeenat Mahal
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question10:-The Theosophical Movement grew in India as a result of the leadership given it to by ………..
A:-Sarojini Naidu
B:-Annie Besant
C:-Henry Vivian Derozio
D:-Surendranath Banerjee
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question11:-Indian National Congress was founded on the year …….
A:-1880
B:-1884
C:-1885
D:-1889
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question12:-Name the secret society organized by V.D Savarkar
A:-Bombay Presidency Association
B:-Young Bengal
C:-Indian Association
D:-Abhinava Bharat
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question13:-Who among the following started the publication of Swadeshabimani newspaper with Sri. Ramakrishna Pillai as
its editor?
A:-V.T. Bhattatiripad
B:-C. Krishnan
C:-A. Ayyappan
D:-Vakkom Moulavi
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question14:-Name the organization founded by Sri.K.P Karuppan for the upliftment of the lower caste people in Kerala
A:-Kochi Pulaya Maha Sabha
B:-Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham
C:-Sahodara Prasthanam
D:-Atma Vidya Sangham
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question15:-Who shared the Nobel Peace Prize with Malala Yousafzai in 2014?
A:-Kailash Sathyarthi
B:-Medha Patkar
C:-Mukul Sinha
D:-Swami Agnivesh
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question16:-Which of the following nations have joined together for an active role in the rapidly evolving international order
by the name “G5 Nations”?
A:-Argentina, France, Indonesia, Latvia, Namibia
B:-Brazil, China, India, Mexico, South Africa
C:-Austria, Belgium, Hungary, Kenya, Norway
D:-Britain, Canada, France, Germany, India
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question17:-To which Ministry, Nirmala Sitaram is associated currently?
A:-Ministry of Agriculture
B:-Ministry of Foreign Affairs
C:-Ministry of Corporate Affairs
D:-Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question18:-How many teams had participated in the 2015 World Cup Cricket?
A:-11
B:-12
C:-14
D:-15
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question19:-To which non-governmental organization, the Government of India has blocked funding, as it was affecting the
public and economic interests of the country?
A:-Maitri India
B:-Greenpeace
C:-Agewell Foundation
D:-Disha Foundation
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question20:-Who propounded the theory of “Economic Drain of India”?
A:-Karl Marx
B:-Percival Spear
C:-Mahatma Gandhi
D:-Dadabhai Naoroji
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question21:-Utility waxes are used for which purpose?
A:-Pressure indicating situations
B:-Altering and adapting impression trays
C:-Bite registration
D:-Direct waxing procedures
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question22:-Liquid catalyst is present with which type of impression material?
A:-Poly ether
B:-Poly sulfide
C:-Condensation silicone
D:-Addition silicone
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question23:-W:P Ratio of dental stone is
A:-0.50 – 0.75
B:-0.45 – 0.50
C:-0.28 – 0.30
D:-0.22 – 0.24
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question24:-Monophase technique uses
A:-Light body impression material
B:-Heavy body impression material
C:-Putty consistency
D:-Medium body impression material
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question25:-The best material to cement porcelain laminate veneer is
A:-Zinc oxide eugenol cement
B:-Glass ionomer cement
C:-Zinc phosphate cement
D:-Resin cement
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question26:-The stages of addition polymerization are all except
A:-Induction
B:-Free radical formation
C:-Chain transfer
D:-Termination
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question27:-The major constituent of reversible hydrocolloid impression material is
A:-Agar
B:-Sodium alginate
C:-Water
D:-Silica
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question28:-Cross linking agent in heat cured acrylic resin is
A:-Glycol dimethacrylate
B:-Benzoyl peroxide
C:-Dibutyl pthalate
D:-Methyl methacrylate
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question29:-Figure-eight stropping motion is used for mixing
A:-Reversible hydrocolloid
B:-Poly ether
C:-Irreversible hydrocolloid
D:-Poly sulfide
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question30:-Dental plaster is which type of gypsum product?
A:-Type I
B:-Type II
C:-Type III
D:-Type IV
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question31:-The most common malignant neoplasm of the oral mucosa
A:-Squamous cell carcinoma
B:-Basal cell carcinoma
C:-Keratoacanthoma
D:-Papilloma
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question32:-The premalignant lesion usually associated with dysplastic changes histologically
A:-Leukoplakia
B:-Erythroplakia
C:-Leukoedema
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question33:-Pathologic loss of both enamel and dentin caused by biomechanical loading forces
A:-Attrition
B:-Abrasion
C:-Abfraction
D:-Caries
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question34:-Dentin deposited around pulp chamber throughout life of the tooth due to ageing
A:-Secondary dentin
B:-Tertiary dentin
C:-Primary dentin
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question35:-Localized masses of calcified tissue in the pulp that resemble normal dentin
A:-True denticle
B:-Diffuse calcification
C:-False denticle
D:-cementicle
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question36:-Pink tooth of mummery is caused by
A:-Attrition
B:-Mercury poisoning
C:-Caries
D:-Internal resorption
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question37:-Cementicles are small foci of calcified tissue which lie in the
A:-Pulp
B:-Dentin
C:-Enamel
D:-Periodontal ligament
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question38:-Pain is more apt to be a feature of
A:-Acute caries
B:-Chronic caries
C:-Arrested caries
D:-None of above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question39:-Trench mouth disease is
A:-Necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis
B:-Desquamative gingivitis
C:-Pregnancy gingivitis
D:-Periodontitis
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question40:-Most common microbial disease affecting calcified tissues of the teeth
A:-Gingivitis
B:-Resorption
C:-Caries
D:-Attrition
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question41:-Life saving drug in anaphylaxis
A:-Nifidipin
B:-Pencillin
C:-Adrenalin
D:-Midazolam
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question42:-Whining type of behaviour means
A:-Shy behaviour
B:-Abused behaviour
C:-compliant type of behavour
D:-stubborn behaviour
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question43:-which is used for caries diagnosis
A:-embrace wetbond
B:-Wand
C:-papacarie
D:-mini-Dcarie
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question44:-stainless steel crown is
A:-permanent restoration
B:-semi permanent restoration
C:-temporary restoration
D:-self applied restoration
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question45:-which brushing trechnique is good for children
A:-Fone’s technique
B:-Bass method
C:-Modified stillman technique
D:-chatter method
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question46:-which is called as arch criminal
A:-sucrose
B:-fructose
C:-xylitol
D:-manitol
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question47:-ormocer is
A:-GIC
B:-poly carboxilyte
C:-pulpectomy medicament
D:-composite
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question48:-first clinically tested plantibody
A:-CARO Rx
B:-BRAX Rx
C:-CROME Rx
D:-GENE Rx
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question49:-most commonly affected system in down’s syndrome patient
A:-Respirotary system
B:-Renal system
C:-cardiac system
D:-endocrine system
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question50:-choking off phenomenon is seen in
A:-NaF
B:-SnF
C:-APF
D:-Amine fluoride
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question51:-X-rays are
A:-Particulate Radiation
B:-Beta Rays
C:-Photons
D:-Electrons
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question52:-Titanium di Oxide is used in intensifying screen as
A:-Reactive Layer
B:-Reflecting Layer
C:-Colourful Layer
D:-Protective Layer
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question53:-Trace amount of gold are sometimes added to silver halide crystals of X-ray films to improve their
A:-Image Quality
B:-Radiographic Density
C:-Film Contrast
D:-Sensitivity
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question54:-The technique based on Ciesensky’s rule of isometry is
A:-Bisecting Angle Technique
B:-Paralleling Technique
C:-Right Angle Technique
D:-Long Cone Technique
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question55:-In the X-ray tube, X-rays originate from:
A:-Filament
B:-Anode
C:-Cathode
D:-Focussing Cup
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question56:-The main cause of foreshortening of the bisecting angle technique
A:-Improper placement of film
B:-Improper horizontal angulation
C:-Vertical angulation of cone too flat or obtuse
D:-Vertical angulation too acute or sharp
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question57:-The embossed dot of the film packet should always be placed
A:-Towards the source
B:-Away from source
C:-It doesnot matter
D:-Away from source in mandible & towards the source in Maxilla
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question58:-The radiograph that shows the crowns of upper & lower teeth is called
A:-IOPA Radiograph
B:-Bitewing Radiograph
C:-True Occlusal Radiograph
D:-Topographic Occlusal Radiograph
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question59:-Placing the film in the fixer first result in
A:-Film with fixer stain
B:-Clear Film
C:-Mottled film
D:-No Change
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question60:-Function of film badge
A:-To protect from Radiation
B:-To absorb radiation
C:-To monitor radiation exposure
D:-To measure background radiation
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question61:-The term “gingival col” refers to
A:-free gingiva
B:-interdental gingiva
C:-marginal gingiva
D:-attached gingiva
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question62:-Fibroblast helps in
A:-formation of collagen
B:-destruction of collagen
C:-formation and destruction of collagen
D:-no specific function
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question63:-Stage 1 gingivitis is otherwise known as
A:-initial lesion
B:-early lesion
C:-clinical lesion
D:-advanced lesion
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question64:-Isolated area in which root is denuded of bone and covered by mucoperiosteum with intact marginal alveolar
bone is known as
A:-fenestration
B:-dehiscence
C:-lipping
D:-stillman’s cleft
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question65:-An example of anticalculus agent is
A:-chlorhexidine
B:-cetyl pyridium chloride
C:-povidine iodine
D:-pyrophosphate
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question66:-Acellular cementum covers
A:-the middle third of the root
B:-cervical one third to half of the root
C:-apical half of the root
D:-apical third of the root
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question67:-Sodium lauryl sulphate in dentifrice is used as
A:-abrasive
B:-detergent
C:-humectant
D:-flavouring agent
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question68:-Common type of cemento enamel junction is
A:-enamel overlapping cementum
B:-butt-joint
C:-cementum overlapping enamel
D:-cementum and enamel fail to meet
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question69:-Tripod effect is seen in
A:-palm and thumb grasp
B:-standard pen grasp
C:- modified pen grasp
D:-modified palm and thumb grasp
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question70:-Which of the following periodontal ligament fibre groups are not attached to alveolar bone?
A:-apical group
B:-horizontal group
C:-oblique group
D:-transeptal group
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question71:-Most effective method of sterilization in dental clinic is
A:-Cold Sterilization
B:-Hot air sterilization
C:-Autoclaving
D:-Boiling water sterilization
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question72:-For painless extraction of lower molar; the most suitable method of local anesthesia is
A:-Mental nerve block
B:-Inferior alveolar nerve block
C:-Local infiltration
D:-Inferior alveolar nerve block with buccal nerve block
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question73:-Syncope is
A:-A technique of local anesthesia
B:-Usual complication of local anesthesia
C:-Transient loss of consciousness
D:-A technique of sterilization
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question74:-Trismus is
A:-Swelling of cheek following dental extraction
B:-Difficulty in opening mouth
C:-Condition of excessive bleeding
D:-Nerve injury following extraction
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question75:-Ideal autoclaving temperature used in dental clinic is
A:-121 degree centigrade at 15lbs pressure for 15 minutes
B:-136 degree centigrade at 24lbs pressure for 15 minutes
C:-100 degree centigrade at 15lbs for 20 minutes
D:-100 degree centigrade at 24lbs for 20 minutes
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question76:-Most common impacted tooth in the dental arch is
A:-Maxillary canine
B:-Mandibular third molar
C:-Mandibular canine
D:-Maxillary third molar
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question77:-Which of the following is not a muscle of mastication
A:-Masseter
B:-Buccinator
C:-Temporalis
D:-Lateral pterygoid
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question78:-Majority of saliva is produced by
A:-Parotid salivary gland
B:-Sublingual salivary gland
C:-Submandibular salivary gland
D:-Minor salivary glands
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question79:-Amount of local anesthetic solution required for inferior alveolar nerve block anesthesia
A:-3ml
B:-3.5ml
C:-2.5ml
D:-2ml
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question80:-It is break time in your clinic and you are alone there. A patient who had undergone dental extraction 2hrs
earlier reported back in panic, complaining of bleeding. How will you logically handle the situation?
A:-Send back the patient telling that the doctor is not here
B:-Reassure the patient, prescribe some medication and send the patient back
C:-Reassure the patient, seat him comfortably, apply fresh cotton pressure pack and inform the doctor
D:-Call emergency medical service
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question81:-The typical inhibitor added to resin based composite is
A:-Camphorquinone
B:-Butylated hydroxy toluene
C:-Silicone dioxide
D:-Urethane di-methacrylate
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question82:-The following materials are used for tooth bleaching EXCEPT
A:-Hydrogen peroxide
B:-Sodium perborate
C:-Calcium hydroxide
D:-Carbamide peroxide
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question83:-Barbed broaches are used to
A:-Extirpate pulpal tissues
B:-Loosen the debris in necrotic canals
C:-Remove paper points or cotton from root canal
D:-All of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question84:-The area of the tooth that is most sensitive during cavity preparation is
A:-Dentino- enamel junction
B:-Dentine
C:-Enamel
D:-Cemento-enamel junction
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question85:-Treatment of acute apical abscess is
A:-Endodontic therapy or extraction
B:-Direct pulp capping
C:-Incision and drainage
D:-Indirect pulp capping
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question86:-Iatrogenically formed debris by the cutting of enamel, dentine or cementum is called
A:-Beilby layer
B:-Smear layer
C:-Sandwich layer
D:-Cut layer
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question87:-Atraumatic restorative treatment is done using
A:-Zinc phosphate cement
B:-Composite resin
C:-Silicate cement
D:-High viscosity glass ionomer cement
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question88:-Best method to sterilize paper points is
A:-Glass bead sterilizer
B:-Chemical sterilizer
C:-Ethanol flame
D:-Autoclave
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question89:-Which is the ideal luting cement for ceramic veneers
A:-Glass ionomer
B:-Zinc phosphate
C:-Zinc polycarboxylate
D:-Resin
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question90:-Delayed expansion of a zinc containing amalgam , when contaminated with moisture during condensation
usually starts after
A:-1 day
B:-3-5 days
C:-3-4 weeks
D:-2-3 months
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question91:-Retarder used in Alginate impression material is;
A:-Sodium alginate
B:-Calcium sulfate
C:-Trisodium phosphate
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question92:-Disinfection of alginate impressions can be done using;
A:-2% Gluteraldehyde
B:-10% Gluteraldehyde
C:-0.2% Gluteraldehyde
D:-20% Gluteraldehyde
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question93:-The structure that is primarily responsible for orthodontic tooth movement is;
A:-Alveolar bone
B:-Periodontal ligament
C:-Cementum
D:-Lamina Dura
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question94:-Removable orthodontic appliance generally bring about;
A:-Bodily movement
B:-Root movement
C:-long axis rotation of teeth
D:-Tipping of teeth
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question95:-which among the following is a myofunctional appliance;
A:-Twin block
B:-Hawley’s appliance
C:-Expansion appliance
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question96:-Prevention of white spot lesion on enamel surface can be best done by;
A:-Good oral hygiene maintenance
B:-using mouth washes
C:-periodic oral prophylaxis
D:-all of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question97:-Calcium sulphate hemihydrate is chemically;
A:-Acrylic
B:-Alginate
C:-Plaster of paris
D:-none of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question98:-Bacterial spores used to detect the extent of sterilization in autoclaving is;
A:-Lactobacillus acidophilus
B:-Streptococcus mutans
C:-Actino Bacillus
D:-Bacillus steriothermophilus
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question99:-Space maintainer is most often indicated in;
A:-Maxillary primary incisor area
B:-Mandibular primary incisor area
C:-Mandibular primary second molar area
D:-none of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question100:-Serial extraction procedure is;
A:-Preventive orthodontic procedure
B:-Interceptive orthodontic procedure
C:-Corrective orthodontic procedure
D:-all of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B