EASY PSC | Treatment Organizer Grade II - (Idukki District) Answer Key

Question 1

The largest gland in the human body is:

A

Parotid gland

B

Liver

C

Pancreas

D

Thyroid gland

Question 2

Which organ has cardiac muscle in its wall?

A

Stomach

B

Uterus

C

Urinary bladder

D

Heart

Question 3

The membrane that covers the brain is called:

A

Meninges

B

Pleura

C

Pericardium

D

Peritoneum

Question 4

Spermatogenesis occurs in:

A

Testis

B

Vas deferens

C

Prostate gland

D

Kidney

Question 5

Growth hormone is secreted by:

A

Parathyroid gland

B

Pituitary gland

C

Pineal gland

D

Pancreas

Question 6

How many pairs of nerves arise from the spinal cord?

A

28

B

30

C

31

D

33

Question 7

The following are the parts of the alimentary canal except:

A

Pharynx

B

Trachea

C

Oesophagus

D

Duodenum

Question 8

Neuron is the structural unit of:

A

Kidney

B

Bone

C

Connective tissue

D

Nervous tissue

Question 9

From kidney, urine is carried to urinary bladder by:

A

Urethra

B

Fallopian tube

C

Ureter

D

Vas deferens

Question 10

Which is the smallest bone in the body?

A

Mandible

B

Incus

C

Stapes

D

Malleus

Question 11

Protein digestion in the stomach is initiated by:

A

Aminopeptidases

B

Trypsin

C

Carboxypeptidases

D

Pepsins

Question 12

Deficiency of thyroid hormones at birth results in:

A

Cryptorchidism

B

Cretinism

C

Myxedema

D

Grave's disease

Question 13

Pulse pressure is the:

A

Maximum pressure reached in the vascular system during ventricular systole

B

Average of systolic and diastolic blood pressures

C

Lowest pressure reached in the vascular system during ventricular diastole

D

Difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressures

Question 14

Glomerular filtration rate - normal value is:

A

180 l/day

B

120 l/day

C

240 l/day

D

300 l/day

Question 15

Xerophthalmia in man is due to deficiency of:

A

Vitamin D

B

Vitamin K

C

Vitamin E

D

Vitamin A

Question 16

In a 28 days menstrual cycle ovulation occurs at about the :

A

5th day

B

14th day

C

20th day

D

26th day

Question 17

Most of the carbondioxide transport in blood occurs in the form of:

A

Dissolved solution

B

Hydrated form

C

Bicarbonates

D

Carbamino compounds

Question 18

The receptor organ for hearing is:

A

Golgi tendon organ

B

Spiral ganglion

C

Organ of corti

D

Taste bud

Question 19

The part of the brain concerned with temperature regulation in man is:

A

Hypothalamus

B

Cerebellum

C

Basal Ganglia

D

Limbic system

Question 20

Cellular immunity is a function of:

A

Lymphocytes

B

Monocytes

C

Neutrophils

D

Basophils

Question 21

Which of the following condition is caused by the deficiency of Vitamin B ?

A

Osteomalacia

B

Rickets

C

Night blindness

D

Beriberi

Question 22

Excessive scaling of scalp skin is called:

A

Dermatitis

B

Dandruff

C

Pediculosis

D

Eczema

Question 23

The fatty substance which keeps the skin soft and lubricated and prevents skin drying is:

A

Sweat

B

Epidermis

C

Sebum

D

Dermis

Question 24

What is caused due to the deficiency of thyroid hormone?

A

Cretinism

B

Cushing Syndrome

C

Thyroid crisis

D

Hyperthyroidism

Question 25

What is the number of neurons in the brain?

A

1200 crores

B

1400 crores

C

1600 crores

D

1300 crores

Question 26

Deficiency of which element causes Pernicious Anaemia ?

A

Zinc

B

Sodium

C

Iron

D

Cobalt

Question 27

What is the respiratory organ of earthworm?

A

Skin

B

Blood vessel

C

Lungs

D

Mouth

Question 28

If the Body Mass Index of an adult is 15-16 kg/m², he belongs to the category:

A

Under weight

B

Normal weight

C

Obese

D

Over weight

Question 29

Who is the present minister of the Department of Social Justice in Govt. of Kerala ?

A

V. S. Sivakumar

B

P. K. Abdureb

C

M. K. Muneer

D

Adoor Prakash

Question 30

Which of the following is a principle of health education?

A

Surveillance

B

Prophylaxis

C

Screening

D

Participation

Question 31

What is ICDS?

A

Integrated Child Development Scheme

B

International Child Development Society

C

Indian Council for Disabled School Children

D

Indian Child Development Society

Question 32

Provision of initial care for an illness or injury, performed by a non-expert until definite medical treatment can be accessed is called:

A

Ambulance care

B

Palliative care

C

Hospice care

D

First aid

Question 33

According to WHO statistics for 2011, estimated incidence of Tuberculosis in India is:

A

2.2 million

B

3.3 million

C

4.2 million

D

8.3 million

Question 34

One teaspoon is equal to:

A

2.5 ml

B

15 ml

C

5 ml

D

10 ml

Question 35

Which of the following is the ideal method in disposal of human excreta ?

A

Bore hole latrine

B

Septic tank

C

Pail type latrine

D

Trench latrine

Question 36

The department of Social Welfare was established under Govt. of India in the year:

A

1965

B

1963

C

1964

D

1962

Question 37

Which of the following condition is caused by poor oral hygiene?

A

Sore throat

B

Dental caries

C

Leukoplakia

D

Cleft palate

Question 38

Which of the following drug is an example of antipyretic?

A

Penicillin

B

Voveran

C

Salbutamol

D

Paracetamol

Question 39

In 1500 BC Rigveda called the disease Tuberculosis as:

A

Yaksma

B

Balasa

C

Scrofula

D

Kaphalsa

Question 40

Who introduced the sterilization of surgical instruments into the hospital?

A

Calmette Guerin

B

Louis Pasteur

C

Joseph Lister

D

Robert Koch

Question 41

Most common organism causing Pneumonia is:

A

Legionella Pneumonia

B

Mycoplasma Pneumonia

C

Staphylococcus Aureus

D

Pneumococci

Question 42

World Health day is observed on:

A

December 1

B

April 7

C

May 31

D

June 5

Question 43

The average weight of adult Human lungs is about:

A

1200 g

B

2000 g

C

2750 g

D

400 g

Question 44

Hemoptysis (Coughing out blood) is commonly seen in:

A

Pneumonia

B

Tuberculosis

C

Bronchitis

D

Gastric ulcer

Question 45

The anti TB drug which causes orange discolouration of urine and other body secretions is:

A

Isoniazid

B

Pyrazinamide

C

Ethambutol

D

Rifampicin

Question 46

The first Indian state to ban smoking in public spaces is :

A

Maharashtra

B

Delhi

C

Kerala

D

West Bengal

Question 47

The average volume of air inspired or expired during a normal respiration (Tidal Volume) is:

A

750 ml

B

500 ml

C

300 ml

D

150 ml

Question 48

All are true about inhaled therapy except:

A

Lesser amounts of drugs are used

B

Side effects are less

C

Patients should be trained about its correct usage

D

Used only in severe conditions

Question 49

X-ray was discovered by:

A

Mary Curie

B

Henry Becquerel

C

Wilhelm Roentgen

D

Rutherford

Question 50

Obstructive sleep apnoea is characterised by:

A

Snoring

B

Seizures

C

Asthmatic symptoms

D

Sleeplessness

Question 51

The vaccination used to prevent Tuberculosis is:

A

DPT

B

BCG

C

MMR

D

TT

Question 52

The most common form of Extra pulmonary tuberculosis is :

A

Lymph node Tuberculosis

B

Tuberculous Meningitis

C

Renal Tuberculosis

D

Skeletal Tuberculosis

Question 53

The term 'DOT Plus' is referred for:

A

Treatment of TB patient in hospitals

B

Treatment of TB patients with DOTS and supplementary food

C

Treatment of TB patients with DOTS and surgery

D

Treatment of multi drug resistant TB

Question 54

The drug used for H1N1 Influenza infection is:

A

Sulfonamides

B

Amoxycillin

C

Oseltamivir

D

Ciprofloxacin

Question 55

The term XDR TB related to:

A

Extreme form of drug resistance

B

X-linked drug resistance

C

Adverse drug reactions to TB chemo therapy

D

Resistance to INH and Rifampicin

Question 56

Which test is used to visualize and examine the airways?

A

CT Thorax

B

Bronchoscopy

C

Spirometry

D

Thoracoscopy

Question 57

The risk of developing TB is highest in patients with:

A

Diabetes

B

Asthma

C

HIV infection

D

Hypertension

Question 58

Streptomycin was discovered by:

A

S. A. Walksman

B

Robert Koch

C

Ronald Rose

D

Ehrlich

Question 59

Most important tool for detection of pulmonary tuberculosis is:

A

Quantiferon Gold

B

Tuberculin test

C

Chest X ray

D

Sputum AFB examination

Question 60

The minimum duration of treatment in a case of Tuberculosis is:

A

4 months

B

9 months

C

6 months

D

12 months

Question 61

The genotype 44A + XXY is indicated by which of the following genetic disorder?

A

Down syndrome

B

Sickle cell anaemia

C

Kline felter's syndrome

D

Turner's syndrome

Question 62

Ovulation (Release of ovum) is induced by …………

A

LH

B

FSH

C

Oestrogen

D

Progesterone

Question 63

An insitu method (onsite) of biodiversity conservation is …………

A

Zoological park

B

National park

C

Botanical garden

D

Cryo preservation

Question 64

Tuberculosis (TB) is caused due to the infection of ………….

A

Protozoa

B

Virus

C

Fungus

D

Bacteria

Question 65

If a double stranded DNA has 30% of Gusnine, the percentage of Adenine in this DNA is …………..

A

20%

B

30%

C

15%

D

60%

Question 66

Which among the following animal group was the most species rich taxonomic group?

A

Mammals

B

Amphibians

C

Molluscs

D

Insects

Question 67

The most important enzyme essential for DNA replication is ……………

A

RNA polymerase

B

DNA polymerase

C

Isomerase

D

Transcriptase

Question 68

Of the following biochemical molecule, which one acts as an immunosuppressant?

A

Statin

B

Cyclosporin A

C

Penicillin

D

Streptokinase

Question 69

The process of copying genetic information from one strand of the DNA into RNA is termed as ………….

A

Replication

B

Translation

C

Recombination

D

Transcription

Question 70

Which hormone is popularly called pregnancy hormone?

A

Oestrogen

B

FSH

C

Progesterone

D

Oxytocin

Question 71

Which one among the following is a false fruit?

A

Mango

B

Apple

C

Guava

D

Coconut

Question 72

The ozone layer is present in:

A

Stratosphere

B

Thermosphere

C

Troposphere

D

Mesosphere

Question 73

The first trophic level in a food chain is:

A

Herbivore

B

Carnivore

C

Decomposer

D

Producer

Question 74

Ripening of fruit is caused by:

A

Ethylene

B

Auxin

C

Cytokinin

D

Gibberellins

Question 75

RQ value for fat is:

A

More than one

B

One

C

Less than one

D

None of these

Question 76

Chlorophyll contains:

A

Magnesium

B

Calcium

C

Iron

D

Zinc

Question 77

The enzyme used to join DNA fragments is:

A

Endonuclease

B

Polymerase

C

Ligase

D

Carboxylase

Question 78

Wind pollination is termed as:

A

Zoophily

B

Entomophily

C

Ornithophily

D

Anemophily

Question 79

Lichen is an example for:

A

Parasitism

B

Commensalism

C

Mutualism

D

Amensalism

Question 80

The Kreb cycle occur in :

A

Chloroplast

B

Mitochondria

C

Ribosome

D

Lysosome

Question 81

M. F. Hussan is a famous:

A

Journalist

B

Painter

C

Writer

D

Actor

Question 82

The best conductor of electricity:

A

Salt water

B

Pure water

C

Cold water

D

Distilled water

Question 83

For how long a person continues to be a minister in India without being a member of either House of Parliament ?

A

Three months

B

Six months

C

One year

D

One month

Question 84

The nearest planet to the sun :

A

Venus

B

Mars

C

Mercury

D

Jupiter

Question 85

The art of gardening is known as:

A

Agriculture

B

Horticulture

C

Sericulture

D

None of the above

Question 86

Who among the following is associated with operation flood?

A

A. S. Vaidhya

B

Raja Ramanna

C

M. S. Swaminathan

D

Vargheese Kurian

Question 87

The world Human Rights Day is celebrated on:

A

10th December

B

2nd October

C

8th December

D

5th September

Question 88

The first Malaylam actor who received Bharat Ratna award?

A

Prem Nazir

B

Satyan

C

P. J. Antony

D

Gopi

Question 89

Which of the following disease is caused by bacteria ?

A

Tuberculosis

B

Typhoid

C

Leprosy

D

Measles

Question 90

Eczema affects which part of Human body?

A

Skin

B

Liver

C

Lungs

D

Bones

Question 91

Which of the following disease is not a water borne disease?

A

Cholera

B

Typhoid

C

Asthma

D

Dysentry

Question 92

Which of the following persons resisted the power of Dutch?

A

Pazhassiraja

B

Marthanda Varma

C

Kunjali Marakkar

D

Velu Thampi

Question 93

The Renaissance leader of Mordern Kerala :

A

Chattampi Swamikal

B

Kumaranasan

C

Vakkom Moulavi

D

Sreenarayana Guru

Question 94

Who is known as Pulaya Raja ?

A

Ayyankali

B

K. Kelappan

C

Dr. Palppu

D

Sreenarayana Guru

Question 95

The Magnakarta of modern Travancore:

A

Malyalee Memorial

B

Ezhava Memorial

C

Punnappara Vayalar Strike

D

Temple entry proclamation

Question 96

Present Governor of Reserve Bank of India :

A

Ranga Rajan

B

Venkitta Rajan

C

Shaktikanta Das

D

P. Chithambaram

Question 97

Man of the tournament of 2014 Twenty-Twenty World Cup:

A

Rohit Sharma

B

Virat Kohli

C

Sangakkara

D

Malinga

Question 98

U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon belongs to:

A

South Africa

B

North Korea

C

South Korea

D

Ghana

Question 99

India moved to polling booth in 2014 for the ………… general election.

A

14th

B

15th

C

12th

D

16th

Question 100

Name the person who discovered the blood group?

A

Landsteiner

B

Hypolite Pikki

C

Jansen

D

Horace Short

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