EASY PSC | Junior Health Inspector Gr.II - Health Services Answer Key

Question 1

The true nerve of hearing which is the portion of auditory nerve.

A

Abducens

B

Cochlear nerve

C

Vestibular nerve

D

Trochlear nerve

Question 2

The average life span of RBC

A

130 days

B

7 – 14 days

C

120 days

D

30 days

Question 3

The organ in which the grey matter can be seen in the form of letter ‘H’.

A

Spinal cord

B

Cerebrum

C

Medulla oblongata

D

Cerebellum

Question 4

The hormone that stimulates the formation of spermatozoa in testes of males.

A

Luteinising hormone

B

Prolactin

C

ACTH

D

FSH

Question 5

The pacemaker of heart

A

Chordae tendinae

B

S.A. Node

C

Bundle of His

D

Papillary muscles

Question 6

The specially altered sweat glands in the skin of ear

A

Brunner’s gland

B

Sebaceous gland

C

Meibomian gland

D

Ceruminous gland

Question 7

The volume of air that can be passed in and out of lungs by forcible inspiration and expiration.

A

Tidal air

B

Cardiac impulse

C

Vital capacity

D

Pulse pressure

Question 8

The area which receives images and impressions for interpretation in the occipital lobe of cerebrum

A

Motor area

B

Auditory area

C

Sensory area

D

Visual area

Question 9

The insensible water loss which is a simple diffusion of water through skin

A

Perspiration

B

Sweat

C

Sebum

D

None of these

Question 10

A person with blood group A can receive blood of the following blood groups.

A

B & AB

B

A & AB

C

B & O

D

A & O

Question 11

Which of the following statement is/are correct about Teeth-hygiene ?
(i) Periodontal disease is the commonest cause of tooth loss.
(ii) Enamel can repair by itself.
(iii) Dental plaque is protecting teeth from caries.
(iv) Halitosis is the term for bad breath.

A

Only (i) & (ii)

B

Only (i) & (iv)

C

Only (ii) & (iii)

D

Only (iii) & (iv)

Question 12

The following are ‘essential’ amino acids, except
(i) Phenylalanine
(ii) Threonine
(iii) Methionine
(iv) Valine

A

(i)

B

(ii)

C

(iii)

D

None of the above

Question 13

Which of the following statement is/are wrong about vitamins ?
(i) Vitamin B 1 (Thiamine) deficiency results in Beriberi.
(ii) Vitamin B 2 (Riboflavin) deficiency results in Pellagra.
(iii) Vitamin B 12 deficiency results in Pernicious Anemia.
(iv) Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) is essential for wound healing.

A

Only (i)

B

Only (ii)

C

Only (iii)

D

None of the above

Question 14

Which of the following tests are used to assess the quality of pasteurized milk ?
(i) Phosphatase test
(ii) Standard plate count
(iii) Shick test
(iv) Coliform count

A

Only (i), (ii) & (iv)

B

Only (ii), (iii) & (iv)

C

Only (i), (ii) & (iii)

D

All of the above

Question 15

Which of the following bacteria are gram negative ?
(i) Pneumococci
(ii) Gonococci
(iii) Meningococci
(iv) Streptococci

A

Only (i) & (ii)

B

Only (i) & (iv)

C

Only (ii) & (iii)

D

All of the above

Question 16

Which of the following methods of sterilization are working using the technique of dry heat ?
(i) Hot air oven
(ii) Autoclave
(iii) Incinerator
(iv) Hospital sterilizer

A

Only (i) & (iii)

B

Only (i) & (iv)

C

Only (ii) & (iv)

D

Only (ii) & (iii)

Question 17

Which of the following statement is/are correct about functions of Sterile Supplies Department (CSSD) in a hospital ?
(i) Supply of sterile linen for operation theatre
(ii) Supply of potable drinking water
(iii) Supply of oxygen gas for operation theatre
(iv) Disinfection of equipments such as ventilators

A

Only (i) & (ii)

B

Only (i) & (iii)

C

Only (ii) & (iii)

D

Only (i) & (iv)

Question 18

Which of the following statements are wrong about different types of infection ?
(i) First infection by a parasite is known as primary infection.
(ii) The infection caused by a parasite in a patient suffering from a disease caused by another parasite is known as cross infection.
(iii) Hospital Acquired infection is known as endogenous infection.
(iv) Infection in a particular organ is called focal infection.

A

Only (i) & (iv)

B

Only (ii) & (iv)

C

Only (ii) & (iii)

D

None of them

Question 19

Which of the following is not a zoonotic disease ?

A

Japanese Encephalitis

B

Kyasanur Forest Disease

C

Brucellosis

D

Dracunculiasis

Question 20

Which of the following drugs are used to treat Covid-19 ?
(i) Dexamethasone
(ii) Favipiravir
(iii) Remdesivir
(iv) Tocilizumab

A

All of them

B

Only (ii) & (iii)

C

Only (i) & (iii)

D

Only (i), (iii) & (iv)

Question 21

The state of semi unconsciousness in which casualty responds to external stimuli or loud noise.

A

Coma

B

Stupor

C

Fainting

D

Somnolent

Question 22

The condition in which the blood is coughed out mixed with air or sputum.

A

Epistaxis

B

Malena

C

Haemoptysis

D

Haemetemesis

Question 23

When fever is present only for several hours during the day, it can be termed

A

Continuous fever

B

Remittent fever

C

Moderate fever

D

Intermittent fever

Question 24

The first aid for fractures includes the following group :
(i) Avoid all unnecessary movements
(ii) Reduce the fracture and bring bones to normal position
(iii) Apply splints
(iv) Prevent infection

A

(i), (iii), (iv)

B

(ii), (iii), (iv)

C

(i), (ii), (iii)

D

(iii), (iv)

Question 25

Expand OCHA.

A

Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.

B

Office for Coordination of Health Affairs.

C

Organisation for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.

D

Organisation for Coordination of Health Affairs.

Question 26

A person who met a motor bike accident has a spinal fracture. He is unable to sit and stand following injury. This inability can be termed as.

A

Handicap

B

Disease

C

Disability

D

Impairment

Question 27

Rehabilitation in which restoration of capacity to earn livelihood is aimed.

A

Vocational Rehabilitation

B

Medical Rehabilitation

C

Social Rehabilitation

D

Psychological Rehabilitation

Question 28

The World Disaster Reduction Day is observed on

A

2nd Wednesday of December

B

2nd Wednesday of October

C

13th October

D

December 3rd

Question 29

A victim of drowning is rescued. In order to drain out water from the body, the following first aid measures should be taken, except

A

Force out water from stomach

B

Place the victim in prone position

C

Raise the middle part of body

D

Clear the airway and mouth

Question 30

When a flood is over, the instruction to be followed is

A

Can use all consumables

B

Can use canned foods

C

Wait until the water is declared safe before drinking

D

The people should return to home immediately

Question 31

Which is the right option regarding health problems associated with Obesity ?
I. Obesity can lead to gall bladder diseases and sleep apnea
II. It moderately increases the risk of osteoarthritis and gout
III. There is slightly increased risk of breast, endometrial and colon cancers in obese persons

A

I and II correct, III incorrect

B

II and III correct, I incorrect

C

I and III correct, II incorrect

D

I, II and III correct

Question 32

Read the statements and choose the correct option regarding accidents and injury prevention
I. Safety helmets reduce the risk of head injury by 30% and fatalities by 40%
II. There should be a basic reporting system of all accidents
III. Drugs such as barbiturates, amphetamines and cannabis can improve the driver's concentration ability

A

I and II correct, III incorrect

B

II and III correct, I incorrect

C

I and III correct, II incorrect

D

I, II and III correct

Question 33

Which is the correct option regarding causes of childhood blindness ?
I. Leading causes are Xerophthalmia, Congenital cataract, and Congenital glaucoma
II. Other causes include uncorrected refractive errors, optic atrophy and retinopathy due to prematurity

A

I correct, II incorrect

B

II correct, I incorrect

C

Both correct

D

Both incorrect

Question 34

Pick the right option after reading the statements on geriatrics
I. The 3 major ailments reported by elderly persons are visual impairment, locomotive disorders and neurological complaints
II. Biological age of an elderly person is identical with his chronological age

A

I is correct, II is incorrect

B

II is correct, I incorrect

C

Both incorrect

D

Both correct

Question 35

Read the following statements about non modifiable risk factors of Hypertension :
I. Blood pressure increases with age in both sexes.
II. Children of hypertensive parents have 45% chance of developing hypertension.
III. Population studies have shown that blood pressure is higher in white ethnic communities.

A

I and II are incorrect, III is correct

B

II and III are incorrect, I is correct

C

III is incorrect, I and II are correct

D

I and III are incorrect, II is correct

Question 36

Which is the right option related to maternal diabetes ?
I. Offsprings of diabetic pregnancies including gestational diabetes are often small babies
II. Offsprings of diabetic pregnancies including gestational diabetes often tend to develop obesity in childhood
III. Children born to mothers after they developed diabetes have a 3 fold higher risk of developing diabetes than those born before

A

I, II and III are correct

B

I incorrect, II and III correct

C

II incorrect, I and III correct

D

III incorrect, I and II correct

Question 37

Choose the correct option related to proper bio-medical waste management
I. Waste items in yellow bag are treated by autoclaving
II. Waste items in black bag are disposed in secured land fill

A

I is correct, II incorrect

B

I and II correct

C

I incorrect, II correct

D

I and II incorrect

Question 38

Regarding Stroke, which is correct ?
I. Transient Ischemic attacks (TIA) are episodes of irreversible focal and neurological deficit lasting for more than 24 hours
II. First priority in stroke prevention goes to control of arterial hypertension
III. Previously it was considered as an inevitable part of aging, focus is now on primary prevention through community activation

A

II and III are correct

B

I and III are correct

C

I and II are correct

D

All are correct

Question 39

Which is true considering tobacco use and cancers ?
I. Worldwide, cigarette smoking is responsible for more than one million premature deaths each year
II. Tobacco use leads to cancer of larynx, bladder, pancreas

A

I is true, II is false

B

II is true, I is false

C

I and II are true

D

I and II are false

Question 40

Which is the correct option ?
I. According to WHO a healthy person aged 18 to 64 years should try to achieve 50 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic physical activities every week
II. Physical activities also include leisure time activities like dancing, playing and gardening

A

I correct

B

II correct

C

Both correct

D

Both incorrect

Question 41

Public Health concept born in

A

Japan

B

England

C

America

D

China

Question 42

Which of the following disease is caused by Bacteria ?

A

Chicken pox

B

Measles

C

Mumps

D

TB

Question 43

The concept of Primary Health care came into lime light at a conference held at

A

Alma Ata

B

New Delhi

C

Rio de Janeiro

D

Vienna

Question 44

Identify the correct combination below providing primary health care services in India.
(i) Sub Centres
(ii) Primary Health Centres
(iii) Community Health Centres
(iv) Rural Hospitals

A

Only (i)

B

(i) & (ii) only

C

(i), (ii) & (iii) only

D

All of the above (i), (ii), (iii) & (iv)

Question 45

Vasectomized persons should be advised not to lift heavy objects or ride bicycles for _____ days after the operation.

A

5

B

15

C

25

D

35

Question 46

The day on which the World Health Organization came into force.

A

6 th March, 1947

B

7 th April, 1948

C

8 th May, 1949

D

9 th June, 1950

Question 47

The system of Registration of Births & Deaths in India is far from satisfactory due to – (Identify the right combination below)
(i) Lack of Uniformity
(ii) Lack of Completeness
(iii) Lack of Accuracy
(iv) Ignorance of People

A

Only (i)

B

Only (i) & (ii)

C

Only (i), (ii) & (iii)

D

(i), (ii), (iii) & (iv)

Question 48

Eligible Couple means –

A

Currently married couple where wife is in the age group of 15 to 50 years.

B

Currently married couple where wife is in the age group of 15 to 45 years.

C

Currently married couple where wife is in the age group of 18 to 50 years.

D

Currently married couple where wife is in the age group of 18 to 45 years.

Question 49

The Tag line of World Health Day 2020.

A

Support Health Workers

B

Support Health System

C

Support Nurses & Midwives

D

Support Doctors

Question 50

Dosage of TT1 for a woman in early pregnancy is

A

0.05 ml

B

0.01 ml

C

0.5 ml

D

1 ml

Question 51

In excreta disposal, Effluent forms in
(i) Septic Tank
(ii) Sewage treatment plant
(iii) Oxidation pond

A

Only (i) & (ii)

B

Only (ii) & (iii)

C

Only (i) & (iii)

D

(i), (ii) & (iii)

Question 52

Average amount of sewage which flows through the sewage system in 24 hours
(i) Average scum flow
(ii) Average sewage flow
(iii) Dry weather flow

A

Only (ii)

B

Only (i)

C

Only (iii)

D

(i), (ii), & (iii)

Question 53

Back washing process introduced with
(i) Slow sand filter
(ii) Rapid sand filter
(iii) Grit chamber

A

Only (i) & (ii)

B

Only (ii)

C

Only (i)

D

Only (iii)

Question 54

Heart of sewage treatment plant
(i) Sedimentation tank
(ii) Trickling filter
(iii) Aeration tank

A

Only (i) & (ii)

B

Only (ii)

C

Only (i)

D

Only (iii)

Question 55

Method for refuse disposal
(i) Dumping
(ii) Sanitary land fill
(iii) Manure pits

A

Only (iii) & (i)

B

Only (ii) & (i)

C

Only (i)

D

(i), (ii) & (iii)

Question 56

Estimated volume of water in one cubic metre of a well
(i) 1000 litres
(ii) 10000 litres
(iii) 100 litres

A

Only (i)

B

Only (ii)

C

Only (iii)

D

None of these

Question 57

Different name of oxidation pond
(i) Waste stabilization pond
(ii) Redox pond
(iii) Sewage lagoons

A

Only (ii)

B

Only (i)

C

Only (iii)

D

(i), (ii) and (iii)

Question 58

Commonly using larvicides for chemical control
(i) Mineral oils
(ii) Malathion
(iii) Lindane

A

Only (i) & (ii)

B

Only (ii)

C

Only (i)

D

Only (iii)

Question 59

Heart of the slow sand filter
(i) Vital layer
(ii) Zoogleal layer
(iii) Biological layer

A

Only (iii)

B

Only (i) & (ii)

C

Only (ii) & (iii)

D

(i), (ii) & (iii)

Question 60

The disease associated with rodents
(i) Salmonillosis
(ii) Plague
(iii) Leishmaniasis

A

Only (ii)

B

Only (i), (ii) & (iii)

C

Only (i) & (ii)

D

Only (ii) & (iii)

Question 61

In communication “Technical Know-how” is

A

Channel

B

Message

C

Source

D

Feed back

Question 62

Television is an example of

A

Audio aid

B

Video aid

C

Audio-video aid

D

All of the above

Question 63

Cognitive level of communication is based on

A

Attitude

B

Skill

C

Psychomotor

D

Knowledge

Question 64

Public Health Act is _____ approach in Health Education.

A

Educational

B

Regulatory

C

Service

D

None of these

Question 65

The concept of ‘Microteaching’ put forward by

A

W. Allen

B

Edgar Dale

C

Maslow

D

Piaget

Question 66

The process of ‘Sociometry’ was put forward by

A

Skinner

B

J.L Moreno

C

C.H. Coolle

D

Freud

Question 67

‘Individual Methods’ in health communication is

A

Workshop

B

Exhibition

C

Seminar

D

House visit

Question 68

_____ consist of series of meetings.

A

Seminar

B

Workshop

C

Role play

D

All of the above

Question 69

Expand DAVP

A

Department of Advertising and Visual Publicity

B

Department of Audio Visual Publicity

C

Directorate of Advertising and Visual Publicity

D

None of these

Question 70

In Communication “the Cone of Experience” theory put forward by

A

Sigmund Freud

B

Charles McIntyre

C

Skinner

D

Edgar Dale

Question 71

Expand ‘MBO’.

A

Management Behaviour Objectives

B

Management By Objectives

C

Model Behaviour Organization

D

Management Behaviour Organization

Question 72

In “POSDCORB”, ‘D’ means

A

Developing

B

Designing

C

Directing

D

Deviating

Question 73

“Determining what is to be done” is

A

Organizing

B

Co-ordinating

C

Monitoring

D

Planning

Question 74

PERT is a _____ technique.

A

Communication

B

Management

C

Budgeting

D

Organizing

Question 75

The Fourteen Principles of Management put forward by

A

Maslow

B

Pearson

C

Eric Erickson

D

Henry Fayol

Question 76

Panchayathi Raj Bill adopted by Parliament in 1992 by _____ amendment.

A

73 rd

B

70 th

C

72 nd

D

74 th

Question 77

Panchayathi Raj System initially introduced in

A

Kerala

B

Sikkim

C

Punjab

D

Rajasthan

Question 78

In Covid-19 Awareness Campaign “SMS” means

A

Safe Method Surveillance

B

Soap Mask Sanitizer

C

Soap Mask Social Distance

D

Safety Mask Service

Question 79

In India “The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act” enacted in

A

1961

B

1981

C

1971

D

1991

Question 80

The Epidemic Disease Act, 1897 amended on

A

April 2020

B

May 2020

C

June 2020

D

July 2020

Question 81

Name the Swiss Psychiatrist who divided personalities into two types extrovert and introvert.

A

Henry Dunant

B

Carl Jung

C

Rock Feller

D

James Braid

Question 82

Which of the following is obtained by dividing the mental age by chronological age and multiplying by 100 ?

A

Emotional Quotient

B

Spiritual Quotient

C

Physical Quotient

D

Intelligence Quotient

Question 83

Instead of accepting failure and correcting himself, the individual tries to make excuses and justifies his behaviour. What is it ?

A

Projection

B

Displacement

C

Regression

D

Rationalization

Question 84

To prepare couple for child birth and child rearing

A

Adulthood

B

Childhood

C

Parenthood

D

Elderly

Question 85

An individual is faced with problems, he employs certain ways to achieve health, happiness or success.

A

Habit formation

B

Learning

C

Defence mechanism

D

Listening

Question 86

The social group determined by geographical boundaries and/or common values and interests

A

Nation

B

Family

C

State

D

Community

Question 87

Condition in which the patient pre-occupied with fears of having serious disease

A

Hypochondriasis

B

Phobia

C

Generalised anxiety disorder

D

Dyspnoea

Question 88

The family consists of the married couple and their children

A

Three generation family

B

Joint family

C

Broken family

D

Nuclear family

Question 89

Mental Disease descend over from one generation to the other

A

Stress

B

Schizophrenia

C

Anorexia

D

Osteomalacia

Question 90

Name the fundamental right that explains the child labour is an offence

A

Right to Equality

B

Right to Liberty

C

Cultural and Educational Right

D

Right Against Exploitation

Question 91

Which is the correct statement ?
I. In Hookworm infection, reservoir is man and source of infection is contaminated soil.
II. In Tetanus, reservoir and source are the same that is, soil.

A

I correct and II incorrect

B

II correct and I incorrect

C

Both correct

D

Both incorrect

Question 92

Read the statements about types of vaccines:
I. Hepatitis A Vaccine is a killed type vaccine
II. Hepatitis B and HPV are Toxoid vaccines
III. BCG and Rotavirus vaccines are Live attenuated vaccines

A

I and II true, III false

B

II and III true, I is false

C

I and III true, II is false

D

All are true

Question 93

Regarding Fixed Dose combination, choose the right option:
I. In DOTS, medicines are now prepared in fixed dose combinations that reduces the number of tablets to be consumed
II. Instead of alternate day regimen, TB patients taking FDC are switched to a daily regimen

A

I is correct, II incorrect

B

II correct, I incorrect

C

Both incorrect

D

I and II correct

Question 94

Which is the correct statement regarding ORS ?
I. Composition of Trisodium citrate dehydrate in reduced osmolarity ORS is 4.5 g/L
II. At home it can be prepared by mixing 6 teaspoon of salt and one teaspoon of sugar in one litre of water
III. After each loose stool, children under 2 years of age should be given 50 to 100 ml of ORS

A

I and II correct

B

II and III correct

C

Only I correct

D

Only III correct

Question 95

During the first visit of a 9 month old infant, if her mother permits only one injection, which one should be given ?

A

DPT vaccine with OPV and vitamin A

B

BCG and OPV vaccine with vitamin A

C

Measles vaccine and OPV with vitamin A

D

Hepatitis B vaccine and OPV with vitamin A

Question 96

Pick the correct option associated with H1N1 Influenza infection
I. Inactivated vaccine is administered as a single dose intramuscular injection in the upper arm
II. Live attenuated vaccines are given via nasal spray
III. Category A patients are at high risk as they have the most severe respiratory symptoms

A

I and III correct

B

I and II correct

C

II and III correct

D

All are correct

Question 97

Choose the correct option
I. Syphilis is caused by Treponema pallidum
II. Whooping cough is caused by Haemophilus ducreyi
III. Lymphatic Filariasis is caused by Wuchereria bancrofti

A

I and II correct

B

II and III correct

C

I and III correct

D

All are correct

Question 98

Read and choose the correct option:
I. Herd immunity can protect the individual in case of Tetanus
II. Herd immunity is maintained and stepped up by immunization programme

A

I is true and II is false

B

I is false and II is true

C

Both are true

D

Both false

Question 99

Which is the correct statement about acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) and polio ?
I. Reporting of all cases of AFP in children under 5 years of age is mandatory
II. Polio vaccine should be stored at sub-zero temperature to prevent inactivation
III. Doses of OPV during PPI are extra doses which supplement and do not replace the doses received during routine immunization service

A

I and II correct

B

II and III correct

C

I and III correct

D

All are correct

Question 100

Which is the correct option related to IDSP ?

A

It was launched in November 2010

B

Cough more than 1 week comes under IDSP surveillance

C

Classification of surveillance in IDSP is as syndromic diagnosis, presumptive and confirmed diagnosis.

D

IDSP does not involve private hospitals and labs.

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