EASY PSC | 015/2015/OL - Treatment Organiser Grade II Answer Key.

Question 1

The seasonal period of South-West Monsoon in India

A

March - May

B

June - September

C

October - November

D

December - February

Question 2

The eastern most point in India is situated in

A

Assam

B

Nagaland

C

Mizoram

D

Arunachal Pradesh

Question 3

River Kosi is a tributary of

A

The Sindhu

B

The Ganga

C

The Brahmaputra

D

The Mahanadi

Question 4

The smallest state of India

A

Sikkim

B

Tripura

C

Goa

D

Nagaland

Question 5

Who declared Purna Swaraj in December 1929 by hoisting the Tri-coloured flag on the banks of the river Ravi?

A

Jawaharalal Nehru

B

Mahatma Gandhi

C

Subash Chandra Bose

D

Bipin Chandra Pal

Question 6

The Viceroy who passed the notorious Vernacular Press Act (Act IX), an Act of the better control of publications in Oriental Languages, in 1878.

A

Lord Canning

B

Lord Curzon

C

Lord Rippon

D

Lord Lytton

Question 7

First President of the Indian National Congress

A

W.C. Bannerjee

B

A.O. Hume

C

Dadabhai Naoroji

D

Badarudeen Tiyabji

Question 8

Founder of the Suddhi Movement

A

Rajaram Mohan Roy

B

Dayananda Saraswathy

C

Swami Vivekananda

D

Kesab Chandra Sen

Question 9

Who wrote Gitarahasya ?

A

Bala Ganghadhara Tilak

B

Rabindra Natha Tagore

C

Swami Sradhananda

D

Aurobinda Ghosh

Question 10

Who is known as Modern Gandhi ?

A

Martin Luther King

B

Ibrahim Ruheva

C

Dr. Rajendra Prasad

D

Baba Aamde

Question 11

The district having least coastal belt in Kerala

A

Thiruvananthapuram

B

Kollam

C

Alapuzha

D

Ernakulam

Question 12

Willington Island is situated in

A

Vembanad Lake

B

Astamudi Lake

C

Kodungallur Lake

D

Kadalundi Lake

Question 13

Longest River in Kerala

A

Bharathapuzha

B

Pamba

C

Periyar

D

Chaliyar

Question 14

The Nair Service Society was founded in the year

A

1904

B

1908

C

1914

D

1918

Question 15

The Leader of the Samuhya Parishkara Jatha from Kanjirangad to Chempazhanthy in 1965

A

A.K. Gopalan

B

Mannath Padmanadhan

C

V.T. Bhattathiripad

D

K. Kelappan

Question 16

Which among the following is a work of Chattampi Swamikal ?

A

Darshanamala

B

Sivasatakam

C

Jivakarunya Nirupanam

D

Jivakarunya Panchakam

Question 17

Who among the following reformers started a primary school at Venganoor in 1904?

A

Ayyankali

B

Sree Narayana Guru

C

K.P. Vallon

D

Pandit Karuppan

Question 18

The newspaper Swadeshabhimani was started in 1905 by

A

K. Ramakrishna Pillai

B

K. Balakrishnan

C

T.K. Madhavan

D

Vakkam Maulavi

Question 19

The Social Reformer who is populary known as Kumaragurudevan

A

Brahmananda Sivayogi

B

Vagbhatananda

C

Poikayil Yohannan

D

Ayya Vaikundar

Question 20

What is the expansion of MOM

A

Mars Operation Mission

B

Mars Orbiter Mission

C

Mars Orientation Mission

D

Mars Organization Mission

Question 21

Pulmonary veins open into

A

Left atrium

B

Right atrium

C

Left ventricle

D

Right ventricle

Question 22

Epithelium lining the alveoli of lung is

A

Simple cuboidal

B

Simple columnar

C

Ciliated columnar

D

Simple squamous

Question 23

Trachea bifurcates at the level of

A

First costal cartilage

B

Second costal cartilage

C

Third costal cartilage

D

Fourth costal cartilage

Question 24

Liver derives its nutrition from

A

Portal vein only

B

Hepatic artery only

C

Both portal vein and hepatic artery

D

None of the above

Question 25

Motor nerve supply to diaphragm is provided by

A

Vagus nerve

B

Intercostal nerves

C

Splanchnic nerves

D

Phrenic nerve

Question 26

Left subclavian artery is a branch of

A

Ascending aorta

B

Arch of aorta

C

Common carotid artery

D

Brachiocephalic trunk

Question 27

The thin membrane which closely invests the brain surface is

A

Ependyma

B

Arachnoid mater

C

Piamater

D

Duramater

Question 28

Respiratory centre is located in

A

Medulla oblongata

B

Pons

C

Midbrain

D

Cerebellum

Question 29

Total number of lumbar vertebrae in human body is

A

Seven

B

Four

C

Six

D

Five

Question 30

Caecum and vermiform appendix are located in

A

Right hypochondrium

B

Umbilical region

C

Right iliac fossa

D

Left lumbar region

Question 31

Luteotrophic hormone is also called

A

ADH

B

Oxytocin

C

Prolactin

D

TSH

Question 32

Which is the first hormone discovered

A

Insulin

B

Secretin

C

Somatostatin

D

Vasopressin

Question 33

Which of the following hormone is secreted by Neurohypophysis

A

ADH

B

ACTH

C

MSH

D

TSH

Question 34

Outermost layer of meninges is called

A

Arachnoid matter

B

Dura matter

C

Peritoneum

D

Pia matter

Question 35

Rods and Cones are present in

A

Blind spot

B

Choroid

C

Retina

D

Sclera

Question 36

Organ of Corti is made up of

A

Basilar membrane

B

Reissner's membrane

C

Sensory hair cells

D

Tectorial membrane

Question 37

Opsin and Retinal are the split product of

A

Vit A

B

Retinol

C

Retinal

D

Rhodopsin

Question 38

Functional unit of Kidney

A

Neuron

B

Nephron

C

Axon

D

Ureter

Question 39

Respiratory centre is located in

A

Medulla

B

Hypothalamus

C

Cerebral cortex

D

Spinal cord

Question 40

Night blindness is due to

A

Vit. A

B

Vit. B

C

Vit. C

D

Vit. D

Question 41

Which among the following is a group health education method?

A

Panel discussion

B

Home visit

C

Folk method

D

Printed materials

Question 42

The rate of energy supply of fat is

A

9 k cal/gm

B

4 k cal/gm

C

9 cal/gm

D

4 cal/gm

Question 43

Listening to the sounds within the body with the help of a stethoscope is

A

Percussion

B

Auscultation

C

Palpation

D

Manipulation

Question 44

Freedom from infection is termed as

A

Asepsis

B

Antisepsis

C

Quarantine

D

Isolation

Question 45

The most reliable and cost effective method of identifying infectious case of TB is

A

Mantoux test

B

Sputum examination

C

Chest X-ray

D

Ultrasonography

Question 46

A physiological barrier of communication is

A

Noise

B

Hearing difficulty

C

Illiteracy

D

Language

Question 47

Which among the following is not a fat soluble vitamin?

A

Vitamin A

B

Vitamin C

C

Vitamin D

D

Vitamin E

Question 48

One of the most important communication skill is

A

Inactive listening

B

Empathetic listening

C

Active listening

D

Specific listening

Question 49

Pulse rate less than 60 bpm is called

A

Tachypnoea

B

Tachycardia

C

Bradypnoea

D

Bradycardia

Question 50

The most important procedure for the prevention of infection is

A

Wearing gloves and gowns

B

Proper disposal of used linen

C

Effective hand washing

D

Wearing protective eye wear

Question 51

The most appropriate position for a patient with breathing difficulty is

A

Knee chest position

B

Sim's position

C

Prone position

D

Fowler's position

Question 52

The basic unit of society is

A

Individual

B

Family

C

Self help group

D

Neighbourhood

Question 53

Immunity against Tuberculosis is provided by the vaccine

A

DPT

B

MMR

C

OPV

D

BCG

Question 54

Which among the following is not a therapeutic effect of hot application?

A

Controls bleeding

B

Relieves pain

C

Promotes healing

D

Decreases muscle tone

Question 55

RNTCP was introduced in the year

A

1972

B

1962

C

1992

D

1982

Question 56

Vitamin that promotes the absorption of calcium is

A

Vitamin A

B

Vitamin C

C

Vitamin D

D

Vitamin E

Question 57

Which among the following is a food borne disease?

A

Hepatitis A

B

Hepatitis B

C

Rubella

D

measles

Question 58

Presence of blood in the sputum is called

A

Hemoptysis

B

Hemetemesis

C

Haemothorax

D

Haematuria

Question 59

Which of the following is the best method for the disposing hospital wastes?

A

Composting

B

Controlled tipping

C

Dumping

D

Incineration

Question 60

The drug used for the treatment of TB is

A

Pencillin

B

Dapsone

C

Isodryl

D

Isoniazid

Question 61

What type of diet should a TB patient have?

A

Carbohydrate rich food

B

Fat rich food

C

Protein rich food

D

High fiber diet

Question 62

The specific strategy for the treatment of MDR TB is

A

DOTS

B

DRS

C

DOTS-plus

D

VCTC

Question 63

Which among the following should be avoided for a good communication?

A

Use of same language by the sender and receiver

B

Use of technical words and abbreviations that are not in use

C

Paying attention to nonverbal messages

D

Getting and giving feedback

Question 64

Severe deficiency of thiamin causes

A

Beriberi

B

Scurvy

C

Rickets

D

Keratomalacia

Question 65

Normal blood pressure for an adult is

A

100/80 mm of Hg

B

140/90 mm of Hg

C

120/80 mm of Hg

D

130/90 mm of Hg

Question 66

Inflammation of mucous membrane of mouth is called

A

Glossitis

B

Gingivitis

C

Stomatitis

D

Gastritis

Question 67

Invasion of micro organisms to a susceptible host is

A

Infarction

B

Infection

C

Contamination

D

Inflammation

Question 68

World TB day is observed on

A

March 14

B

November 24

C

November 14

D

March 24

Question 69

In case of animal bite affected area should be washed with

A

Spirit

B

Saline

C

Warm water

D

Soap and water

Question 70

World health day theme for 2015 is

A

Road safety

B

Food safety

C

Vector borne diseases

D

Focus on high blood pressure

Question 71

As per the RNTCP(Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme),nationwide coverage of DOTS was achieved in the year

A

1992

B

2000

C

2006

D

2010

Question 72

Along with political and administrative commitment,all are components of DOTS except

A

Good quality diagnosis

B

Directly observed treatment

C

Good quality drugs

D

Random monitoring and reporting

Question 73

Stop TB strategy published by WHO in 2006 recommends

A

Core programme as DOTS

B

TB/HIV & MDR TB management as additional components

C

Enabling and promoting research

D

All of the above

Question 74

If 10-99 AFB are seen per 100 oil immersion fields, then the smear result is

A

1+

B

2+

C

3+

D

scanty

Question 75

Under RNTCP,the term "DMC" means

A

Drug managing centre

B

Designated microscopy centre

C

Direct medication centre

D

DOTS medicine centre

Question 76

Which among the following categories were withdrawn from the RNTCP

A

CAT-I

B

CAT-II

C

CAT-III

D

CAT-IV

Question 77

Intensive phase recommended for Category II on a routine basis is

A

2 months

B

3 months

C

4 months

D

6 months

Question 78

Before starting anti TB medications for a suspected smear negative TB patient,the number of sputum smear examinations recommended by the RNTCP is

A

2 smears as in positive cases

B

3 smears as it was done earlier

C

2 smears, followed by antibiotics and then 2 more smears

D

Only Chest X-ray PA is required, sputum examinations not necessary

Question 79

All are true regarding DOT provider except

A

Preferably a close relative or family member

B

Should be acceptable to the patient

C

Should be easily accessible

D

Should be accountable to the programme

Question 80

Joint pain and high blood levels of uric acid are the features of toxicity related to the following anti TB drug

A

Pyrazinamide

B

Ethambutol

C

Streptomycin

D

Isoniazid

Question 81

Continuation Phase in anti TB chemotherapy is meant for

A

Rapid killing of bacilli

B

Preventing emergence of resistant strains

C

Preventing rapid community spread

D

Preventing relapse and failure

Question 82

Mycobacteria classified in to different populations according to their growth pattern was done by

A

Wallace Fox

B

D A Mitchison

C

Robert Koch

D

Roentgen

Question 83

Estimated daily deaths due to Tuberculosis is

A

500

B

1000

C

1500

D

2000

Question 84

To make a diagnosis of multidrug resistant tuberculosis, the mycobacteria should be resistant at least to

A

INH and Ethambutol

B

INH and Rifampicin

C

INH and Pyrazinamide

D

Streptomycin and Rifampicin

Question 85

Single sample sputum culture is recommended for

A

Follow up monitoring of MDR/XDR TB patients under DOTS Plus regime

B

Making a diagnosis of MDR TB

C

Making a diagnosis of Total drug resistance

D

All of the above

Question 86

As per current policy, true statement regarding notification of TB is

A

All cases should be notified to District Nodal officer

B

Only smear positive cases need be reported

C

Only cases diagnosed from public health sector need be notified

D

Only MDR and XDR TB need be notified

Question 87

NIKSHAY, a project of RNTCP deals with

A

TB & HIV co infection management strategies

B

Financial help for all TB patients

C

Electronic notification of cases

D

Integrated counseling and treatment of all TB patients

Question 88

The fastest method for diagnosing MDR TB among the following is

A

Gene Xpert

B

Quantiferon Gold assay

C

T spot assay

D

Liquid culture method

Question 89

The minimum treatment duration for MDR TB as per the PMDT (programmatic management of Drug resistant tuberculosis)

A

12 months

B

18 months

C

24 months

D

30 months

Question 90

Robert Koch discovered mycobacteria in the year

A

1862

B

1872

C

1882

D

1892

Question 91

Which among the following is an Acid Fast staining technique?

A

Ziehl-Neelsen Technique

B

Kinyoun method

C

Auramine- Rhodamine Flurochrome staining

D

All of the above

Question 92

The acid component of TB bacilli is

A

Hydrochloric acid

B

Lactic acid

C

Sulphuric acid

D

Mycolic acid

Question 93

The number of sputum samples collected for the diagnosis of Pulmonary tuberculosis as per the current RNTCP guideline is

A

3 samples ( spot-morning-spot)

B

2 samples (morning-spot)

C

2 samples (morning -morning)

D

2 samples ( spot-morning)

Question 94

The theme for the World TB day for the year 2015 is

A

DOTS cured me -it will cure you too!

B

Stop TB in my life time

C

I am stopping TB

D

Reach , treat, cure everyone

Question 95

The anti TB medication associated with orange coloured urine is

A

Rifampicin

B

Pyrazinamide

C

Ethambutol

D

Streptomycin

Question 96

Pott's disease is the tuberculosis affecting

A

Lymph nodes

B

Spine

C

Pleura

D

Pericardium

Question 97

Length and width of the rod shaped mycobacterium causing tuberculosis in human beings is

A

2-4 microns in length,0.2-0.5 microns in width

B

20-40 microns in length and 2-5 microns in width

C

10- 20 nanometer in length, 1-2 nanometer in width

D

20 -40 nanometer in length, 2-4 nanometer in width

Question 98

Which of the following anti TB medication is available as granules

A

Isoniazid

B

Para amino salicylic acid

C

Thiacetazone

D

Pyrazinamide

Question 99

The standard duration of short course chemotherapy is

A

3 months

B

6 months

C

9 months

D

less than 12 months

Question 100

All the following instructions are given to a smear positive TB patient on DOTS except

A

Take nutritious food

B

Observe good cough habits

C

Remain in an isolated closed room till intensive phase is over

D

Do not panic if you see that you are passing high coloured urine after taking medication