SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER IN NEUROSURGERY – NCA – MEDICAL EDUCATION

PROVISIONAL ANSWER KEY
Question Paper Code: 87/2016/OL
Category Code: 121/2015
Exam: Senior Lecturer/Lecture in Medical Education
Medium of Question: English
Date of Test 30-12-2016
Alphacode A
Question1:-The book which contain reference about the Roman trade with Muziris of South India.
A:-The Natural History
B:-Geography
C:-Malabar Manual
D:-Silappatikaram
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question2:-Which is the largest river in Kerala ?
A:-Pampa
B:-Periyar
C:-Bharatapuzha
D:-Chaliyar
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question3:-In which year the Kolla varsham or the Malayalam Era was started ?
A:-845 AD
B:-825 AD
C:-855 AD
D:-835 AD
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question4:-Which foreign force were defeated by Marthanda Varma at Kolechal in 1741 ?
A:-English
B:-French
C:-Portuguese
D:-Dutch
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question5:-Who among the following was not a participant in the revolt of 1857 ?
A:-Nana Saheb
B:-Khan Bahadur Kahan
C:-Bhagat Singh
D:-Kunwar Singh
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question6:-Who was the founder of Ramakrishna Mission ?
A:-Rama Krishna Paramahamsa
B:-Mr. Annie Besant
C:-Swami Vivekananda
D:-Dayananda Saraswathy
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question7:-Indian National Congress, the first political party in India was founded by
A:-A.O. Hume
B:-BalaGangadhar Tilak
C:-Motilal Nehru
D:-Madan Mohan Malavya
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question8:-Who was the person wrote a book on the economic drain of India caused by the British rule ?
A:-Jawaharlal Nehru
B:-Subash ChandraBose
C:-Gopalakrishna Ghokale
D:-Dadabhai Naoroji
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question9:-Which Sathyagraha was Gandhiji’s first experiment in India ?
A:-Ahmedabad Mill Sathyagraha
B:-Champaran Satyagraha
C:-Kheda Sathyagraha
D:-Salt Satyagraha
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question10:-Who is the author of the book ‘The Other Side of Silence’, voice from the partition of India ?
A:-Khuswant Singh
B:-Yasmin Khan
C:-Siddhartha Mukherjee
D:-Urvashi Butalia
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question11:-Samatva Samajam, the famous social reform movement in Kerala was founded by
A:-Vaikunda Swamikal
B:-Sree Narayana Guru
C:-Chattampi Swamikal
D:-Ayyankali
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question12:-The social reformer who generally known as the Lincoln of Kerala ?
A:-Vakkom Abdul Khader Maulavi
B:-Pandit Karuppan
C:-K. Kelappan
D:-Vaikunda Swamikal
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question13:-The famous social reformer who organized the Kallumala Agitation in Kerala ?
A:-Vaghbhatanada
B:-Kuriakose Elias Chavara
C:-Ayyankali
D:-T.K. Madhavan
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question14:-Wagon Tragedy-A tragic episode of Malabar rebellion took place in the year of _______
A:-1941
B:-1931
C:-1921
D:-1911
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question15:-The Savarna Jatha was led by
A:-C.V. Kunjiraman
B:-K.K. Madhavan
C:-A.K. Gopalan
D:-Mannathu Padmanabhan
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question16:-Which cancer causing chemical has been banned by Union Government as food additive ?
A:-Pottasium Bromate
B:-Potassium Iodate
C:-Potassium Chlorate
D:-Potassium Permanganate
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question17:-The International day of Yoga is observed on
A:-June 20
B:-June 22
C:-June 19
D:-June 21
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question18:-Which of the following sate government has recently banned e-cigarettes ?
A:-Kerala
B:-Tamil Nadu
C:-Uttarpradesh
D:-Odisha
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question19:-India has successfully launched a record 20 satellites from which launch vehicle recently ?
A:-PSLV C39
B:-PSLV C34
C:-PSLV C37
D:-PSLV C41
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question20:-Who was won the 2016 women’s singles Wimbledon Championship ?
A:-Simona Halep
B:-Serena Williams
C:-Angelique Kerber
D:-Garbine Muguruza
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question21:-Human placenta is
A:-Haemoendothelial
B:-Haemochorial
C:-Endothelioendothelial
D:-Endotheliochorial
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question22:-The third ventricle communicates with the fourth ventricle through
A:-Foramen of luschka
B:-Foramen of magendie
C:-Cerebral aqueduct
D:-Interventricular foramen
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question23:-Anterior interosseous nerve supplies
A:-Flexor pollicis longus
B:-Abductor pollicis longus
C:-Flexor pollicis brevis
D:-Flexor carpi radialis
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question24:-Lymphatics from testis drain into
A:-Superficial inguinal lymph nodes
B:-Deep inguinal lymph nodes
C:-Internal iliac lymph nodes
D:-Preaortic lymph nodes
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question25:-Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE regarding cellulose ?
A:-Constituent of cotton
B:-Cannot be digested by human digestive system
C:-Starting material to produce plastics
D:-Made up of glucose units linked by
a1→6 glycosidic linkage
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question26:-The molecule important in the preparative steps of `beta` oxidation of fatty acids
A:-Biotin
B:-Carnitine
C:-Carnosine
D:-Choline
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question27:-MAO inhibitors produce mood elevation because they
A:-Block synthesis of dopamine
B:-Increase synthesis of serotonin
C:-Decrease breakdown of serotonin
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question28:-Following are examples of ‘one carbon’ groups EXCEPT
A:-Acetyl
B:-Formly
C:-Methyl
D:-Methenyl
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question29:-Chylomicrons are synthesized by
A:-Small intestine
B:-Large intestine
C:-Liver
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question30:-The lipoprotein which removes cholesterol from peripheral tissues and transport it to liver is
A:-HDL
B:-LDL
C:-VLDL
D:-IDL
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question31:-Vitamin A is mostly stored in which type of cells in the liver
A:-Hepatocyte
B:-Stellate/Ito cells
C:-Kupffer cells
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question32:-The major protein present in HDL is
A:-Apoprotein A1
B:-Apoprotein A2
C:-Apoprotein B
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question33:-The first external sign of decomposition is
A:-Discolouration of face
B:-Marbeling
C:-Greenish colour in right iliac fossa
D:-Postmortem Peeling of skin
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question34:-The commonest cause of impotence in male
A:-Diabetes
B:-Psychogenic
C:-Drugs
D:-Trauma
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question35:-The following are signs of maceration except
A:-Spalding sign
B:-Coppery red colour
C:-Falccid baby
D:-Caput succedaneum
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question36:-The following are defences for a doctor in a case of criminal negligence except
A:-Error of judgement
B:-Consent
C:-Act of god
D:-Contributory negligence
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question37:-The type of culture method employed in antibiotic sensitivity testing (disc diffusion method)
A:-Stroke culture
B:-Stab culture
C:-Lawn culture
D:-Streak culture
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question38:-Enrichment medium for vibrio cholerae
A:-Alkaline Peptone Water
B:-Cary Blair Medium
C:-Selenite Fbroth
D:-Stuart’s medium
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question39:-The bacteria that survine the holder method of pasteurisation of milk
A:-Salmonella typhimurium
B:-Coxiella burnetii
C:-Brucella melitensis
D:-Staphylococcus aureus
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question40:-Culture media sterilised by
A:-Autoclave
B:-Hot air oven
C:-Ethylene oxide
D:-Gluteraldehyde
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question41:-The following are examples of antioxidants except
A:-Vitamin E
B:-Vitamin D
C:-Vitamin A
D:-Vitamin C
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question42:-Bite cells are seen in
A:-Pyruvate Kinase deficiency
B:-Immune haemolysis
C:-G6PD deficiency
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question43:-Necralytic migratory erythema is characteristically seen in association with
A:-Somatostatinoma
B:-VIPoma
C:-Insulinoma
D:-Glucagonoma
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question44:-The effect of P53 is inhibited by
A:-MDM2
B:-BAX
C:-ATM
D:-ATR
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question45:-Which of the following tissue is most sensitive to blockade by Atropine ?
A:-Gastric glands
B:-Salivary glands
C:-Circular muscle of iris
D:-Urinary bladder
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question46:-Which among the following is an ester linked local anesthetic drug ?
A:-Bupivacaine
B:-Lignocaine
C:-Procaine
D:-Ropivacaine
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question47:-Which of the following is not a use of dexamethasone ?
A:-Cushing’s disease
B:-Addison’s disease
C:-Nephrotic syndrome
D:-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question48:-Which of the following is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor ?
A:-Acarbose
B:-Dapagliflozin
C:-Metformin
D:-Vildagliptin
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question49:-Oxidation pond is a method used for
A:-Solid waste disposal
B:-Sewage treatment
C:-Water purification
D:-Sullage disposal
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question50:-Administration of benzathine penicillin in patients with rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is an intervention aimed
at prevention at what level
A:-Primordial
B:-Primary
C:-Secondary
D:-Tertiary
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question51:-Which of the following sets of parameters are taken into account in Kuppuswamy’s socioeconomic status
classification ?
A:-Housing, Education and Occupation
B:-Housing, Occupation and Income
C:-Education, Occupation and Income
D:-Housing and Income
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question52:-Both temporary and permanent hardness can be removed by
A:-Nalgonda technique
B:-Addition of lime
C:-Boiling
D:-Permutit process
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question53:-“Horner – Trantas dots” are seen in
A:-Sympathetic Ophthalmitis
B:-Trachoma
C:-Vernal Conjunctivitis
D:-Vitamin A deficiency
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question54:-All are true about “Complicated Cataract” Except
A:-Posterior cortical
B:-Rosette shaped
C:-Polychromatic lustre
D:-Bread crumbs appearance
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question55:-________ is the most potent Mydriatic Cycloplegic drug.
A:-Atropine
B:-Homatropine
C:-Cyclopentolate
D:-Tropicamide
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question56:-Grade 3 Hypertensive Retinopathy is characterized by all Except
A:-Arteriovenous crossing changes
B:-Cotton wool spots
C:-Flame shaped haemorrhages
D:-Papilloedema
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question57:-The only abductor of vocal cords
A:-Lateral crico arytenoids
B:-Cricothyroid
C:-Posterior cricoarytenoid
D:-Thyroarytenoid
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question58:-Tullio phenomenon seen in
A:-Glomus tumor
B:-Menieres disease
C:-Acoustic tumor
D:-Glue ear
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question59:-B2 Transferrin is a specific test done in
A:-Lupus vulgaris
B:-Allergic rhinitis
C:-Rhinoscleroma
D:-CSF rhinorrhoea
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question60:-Tympanic neurectomy is the surgical treatment of
A:-Frey’s syndrome
B:-Acute suppurative otits media
C:-Non suppurative otitis media
D:-Labyrinthitis
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question61:-Adverse effects of thiazide include all of the following Except
A:-Metabolic alkalosis
B:-Cholecystitis
C:-Hypermagnesemia
D:-Hypocalcinuria
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question62:-Condition associated with autoimmune hepatitis
A:-Lymphadenopathy
B:-Ulcerative colitis
C:-Urticaria
D:-All of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question63:-Rheumatoid factor can be positive in
A:-Infective endocarditis
B:-Primary biliary cirrhosis
C:-All of the above
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question64:-Cranial nerves affected in cavernous sinus thrombosis
A:-Optic, Occulomotor, Trochlear
B:-Occulomotor, Trochlear, Abducens
C:-Trochlear, Abducens, Vestibulocochlear
D:-Optic, Occulomotor, Abducens
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question65:-IQ range of mild Intellectual Disability is
A:-50 – 70
B:-90 – 110
C:-70 – 90
D:-30 – 50
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question66:-Which of the following is atypical antipsychotic ?
A:-Chlorpromazine
B:-Olanzapine
C:-Haloperidol
D:-Thioridazine
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question67:-Pseudodementia is reported in
A:-Mania
B:-Schizophrenia
C:-Delusional Disorder
D:-Depression
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question68:-Ingredient responsible for psychoactive effect of Cannabis is
A:-Delta – 9 – tetrahydrocannabinol
B:-Delta – 9 – aminohydrocannabinol
C:-Delta – 9 – trihydrocannabinol
D:-Delta – 9 – dexoyhydrocannabinol
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question69:-IUGR can occur in all except
A:-Anaemia
B:-PIH
C:-Gestational diabetes
D:-Maternal heart disease
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question70:-The commonest cause of first trimester abortion is
A:-Chromosomal abnormalities
B:-Immunological causes
C:-Cervical incompetence
D:-Fibroid complicating pregnancy
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question71:-Clue cells are seen in
A:-Trichomonas vaginalis
B:-Gardnerella vaginosis
C:-Chlamydia trachomatis
D:-Canidiasis
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question72:-Meig’s syndrome is associated with
A:-Fibroid uterus
B:-Dermoid cyst
C:-Uterine sarcoma
D:-Fibroma ovary
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question73:-Auspitz sign is seen in
A:-Lichen planus
B:-Psoriasis
C:-Pityriasis rosea
D:-Pityriasis rubra pilaris
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question74:-Sign of groove is seen in
A:-Lymphogranuloma venereum
B:-Syphilis
C:-Vasculitis
D:-Granuloma inguinale
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question75:-Drugs used for treatment of leprosy are
A:-Dapsone, rifampicin
B:-Clofazamine and minocycline
C:-Dapsone, rifampicin and clofazamine
D:-Rifampicin and clofazamine
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question76:-Condyloma lata is seen in
A:-Tertiary syphilis
B:-Primary syphilis
C:-Secondary syphilis
D:-Congenital syphilis
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question77:-The following are characteristic features of Port-Wine stain EXCEPT
A:-They result from defective maturation of cutaneous sympathetic innervasion
B:-They are subcutaneous arteriovenus shunt
C:-This anomaly is associated with Sturge Weber syndrome
D:-It can be treated with pulse dye laser therapy
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question78:-Hadfield’s operation is indicated for
A:-Giant fibro adenoma of breast
B:-Duct Ectasia of breast
C:-Riedle’s thyroiditis
D:-Chronic parotitis
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question79:-The most common content of hernia-en glissade
A:-Sigmoid colon
B:-Omentum
C:-Caecum
D:-Urinary bladder
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question80:-Immediate intravenus solution of choice to treat a case of hypovolaemic shock is
A:-Low molecular weight dextran
B:-Isotonic saline
C:-Uncrossed O group blood
D:-Ringer lactate solution
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question81:-Most common site of adamantinoma is
A:-Thoracic spine
B:-Tibia
C:-Sacrum
D:-Pelvis
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question82:-Positive ‘Terry Thomas’ sign is seen in
A:-Scapholunate dissociation
B:-Fracture talus
C:-Lisfranc’s dislocation
D:-Avascular necrosis of scaphoid
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question83:-All are true about ‘Wartenberg syndrome’ EXCEPT
A:-Compressive neuropathy of superficial branch of radial nerve
B:-Also called cheiralgia paraesthetica
C:-Wartenberg’s sign is positive
D:-Only sensory manifestation’s present
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question84:-Which is not true about “Catterall’s head-at-risk” signs in Perthe’s disease ?
A:-Lateral subluxation of femoral head
B:-Gage sign
C:-Horizontal physis
D:-Epiphyseal cysts
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question85:-For a 42 year old Male driver with Right hemiplegic stroke, in ability to put on a dress is
A:-Impairment
B:-Participation
C:-Rehabilitation
D:-Activity limitation
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question86:-“Ischial Weight Bearing” socket is commonly related to
A:-Below Knee Amputee
B:-Write Dis Articulation
C:-Trans Femoral Amputee
D:-Foot Drop
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question87:-In stroke rehabilitation, one of the following rehabilitation measure does not use the principle of ‘Neuro
Plasticity’.
A:-Ankle Foot Orthosis
B:-Sensory Motor Integration
C:-EMG Biofeed Back
D:-Constrained Induced Movement Therapy
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question88:-Peripheral Vascular Occlusion is a contra indication for one of the following modality
A:-Ultrasound therapy
B:-Cryo therapy
C:-IFT
D:-TENS
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question89:-All of the following are ethological factors for development of cancer of oropharynx Except
A:-Tobacco use
B:-Sharp tooth
C:-Alcohol
D:-HPV
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question90:-The maximum life time cumulative dose of Adriamycin chemotherapy is
A:-150 mg/sq. meter
B:-300 mg/sq. meter
C:-400 mg/sq. meter
D:-550 mg/sq. meter
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question91:-The type of radiation emitted from Cobalt 60 radioactive isotope is
A:-beta rays
B:-alpha rays
C:-gamma rays
D:-X rays
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question92:-Mention the radioactive isotope which is not a pure beta Ray emitter
A:-iodine 131
B:-gold 198
C:-phosphorus 32
D:-yttrium 90
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question93:-The intravenous anaesthetic agent used for treating clinical depression is
A:-Ketamine
B:-Propofol
C:-Thiopentone sodium
D:-Diazepam
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question94:-The ultra short acting muscle relaxant is
A:-Cis-attracurium
B:-Gantacurium
C:-Mivacurium
D:-Suxamethonium
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question95:-Chest compression rate in CPCR according to 2015 guidelines is
A:-> 120/mt
B:-100 – 120/mt
C:-80 – 100/mt
D:-60 – 80/mt
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question96:-The lower end of spinal cord in a neonate end s at the level of
A:-S3 vertebra
B:-S1 vertebra
C:-L2 vertebra
D:-L3 vertebra
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question97:-Which of the following disorder is characterised by restricted repetitive and stereotyped behaviour ?
A:-Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
B:-Autism Spectrum Disorder
C:-Separation Anxiety Disorder
D:-Conduct Disorder
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question98:-Which is the most effective strategy for prevention of neonatal sepsis ?
A:-Barrier nursing
B:-Minimum handling
C:-Hand washing
D:-Isolation
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question99:-What is the commonest cause for neonatal mortality in India ?
A:-Congenitial anomalies
B:-Birth asphyxia
C:-Sepsis
D:-Prematurity
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question100:-What is the age at which “object permanence” is normally attained ?
A:-9 months
B:-15 months
C:-18 months
D:-24 months
Correct Answer:- Option-A