MEDICAL OFFICER -  NATURE CURE - INDIAN SYSTEMS OF MEDICINE | Exam held on : 04-01-2016 | Kerala PSC Previous Year Fully Solved Question Paper  | Year - 2016
1] The constitution of India adopted the idea of single citizenship from
[a] Australian Constitution
[b] British Constitution
[c] Canadian Constitution
[d] US Constitution
Answer : B
2] The words ''socialist'' and ''secular'' were added to the Indian Constitution in
[a] 1967
[b] 1970
[c] 1972
[d] 1976
Answer : D
3] Which part of the Indian Constitution consists of Articles on Emergency provisions?
[a] Part XVI
[b] Part XVII
[c] Part XVIII
[d] Part XIX
Answer : C
4] The Mother and child tracking system was launched by the Government of India on
[a] 1 December 2009
[b] 7 December 2009
[c] 10 December 2009
[d] 21 December 2009
Answer : A
5] The purpose of Rashtriya Mahila Kosh 1993 is
[a] To help young women become self-reliant
[b] To provide nutritional supplementation and education
[c] To provide life skills and vocational training
[d] To provide lower income women with access to loans to being small business
Answer : D
6] Who among the following published the first English-Malayalam dictionary in 1846?
[a] Claudius Buchanan
[b] Herman Gundart
[c] Benjamin Bailey
[d] Philipose Ramban
Answer : C
7] First President of the Nair Service Society
[a] Mannathu Padmanabhan
[b] Changanacherry Parameshwaran Pillai
[c] K. Kelappan
[d] Vaikom Ramakrishna Pillai
Answer : C
8] The first meeting of the Nambudiri Yogakshema Maha Sabha was presided over by
[a] Kurur Unni Nambudiripad
[b] Desamangalam Valia Sankaran Nambudiripad
[c] V.T. Bhattathiripad
[d] Muthiringottu Bhavatradan Nambudiripad
Answer : B
9] A.G. Velayudhan was the leader of
[a] Paliyam Satyagraha
[b] Kallumala Agitation
[c] Kutamkulam Satyagraha
[d] Electricity Agitation
Answer : A
10] First President of Kochi Pulaya Maha Jana Sabha
[a] Ayyankali
[b] Poykayil Yohannan
[c] Ayyathan Gopalan
[d] Pandit Karuppan
Answer : D
11] The leader of Malayalai Memorial in 1891
[a] Dr. Palpu
[b] G.P. Pillai
[c] C. Kesavan
[d] A.K. Gopalan
Answer : B
12] The founding editor of Bhashaposhgini
[a] K. Balakrishna Pillai
[b] Kndathil Varghese Mappillai
[c] Moorkothu Kumaran
[d] C. Kesavan
Answer : B
13] Who is known as the Father of the Library Movement in Kerala?
[a] N.V. Krishna Varier
[b] Joseph Mundassery
[c] P.N. Panicker
[d] Sardar K.M. Panicker
Answer : C
14] The woman leader who is popularly known as the Jhansi Rani of Travancore
[a] Anna Chandi
[b] Captain Lakshmi
[c] A.V. Kuttimalu Amma
[d] Accamma Cherian
Answer : D
15] Who among the following was the Divan of Travancore during the Vaikkom Satyagraha?
[a] P. Rajagopalachary
[b] T. Raghavaiah
[c] C.P. Ramaswami Iyer
[d] Muhammad Habibullah
Answer : B
16] Who is the author of the poem Vishwadarshanam?
[a] G. Sankara Kurup
[b] Changampuzha Krishna Pillai
[c] ONV Kurup
[d] P. Kunhiraman Nair
Answer : A
17] Swami Ananda Theerthar was a major disciple of
[a] Chattampi Swamikal
[b] Sree Narayana Guru
[c] Brahmananda Sivayogi
[d] Vagbhadananda
Answer : B
18] The headquarters of Kerala Sahitya Akademi
[a] Kozhikodu
[b] Kottayam
[c] Trissur
[d] Ernakulam
Answer : C
19] Who is the present Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India?
[a] H.L. Dattu
[b] R.M. Al Lodha
[c] T.S. Thakur
[d] S.H. Kapadia
Answer : C
20] The Nobel Prize in Literature 2015 was awarded to
[a] Svetlana Alexievich
[b] Arthur B. Mc Donald
[c] Tomas Lindhal
[d] William C. Campbell
Answer : A
21] Magnets made up of synthetic materials
[a] Ceramic magnets
[b] Electro magnets
[c] Natural magnets
[d] None of the above
Answer : A
22] Property of south pole of a magnet
[a] Heating
[b] Cooling
[c] Soothing
[d] None of the above
Answer : A
23] Laxative colour
[a] Yellow
[b] Blue
[c] Red
[d] Orange
Answer : A
24] Purple is combination of
[a] Red and yellow
[b] Red and blue
[c] Red and green
[d] None of the above
Answer : B
25] Gauss power of the strong magnets which are used for treatment of chronic disease
[a] 300 gauss power
[b] 1000 gauss power
[c] 3000 gauss power
[d] None of the above
Answer : C
26] Contra-indication of the sun bath
[a] Fever
[b] Lumbago
[c] Skin disease
[d] Sciatica
Answer : A
27] Lead Ist in Magneto therapy in used
[a] Bronchial asthma
[b] Osteo arthritis of knee
[c] Gastritis
[d] None of the above
Answer : A
28] Winging of scapula occurs in paralysis of
[a] Pectoralis major
[b] Pectoralis minor
[c] Latismus dorsi
[d] Serratus anterior
Answer : D
29] Porter's tip or policeman's tip deformity occurs due to
[a] Klumpke's paralysis
[b] Paralysis of medium nerve
[c] Paralysis of radial nerve
[d] Erb's paralysis
Answer : D
30] Which spinal nerve is affected in thoracic inlet syndrome?
[a] Eighth cervical
[b] Seventh cervical
[c] First thoracic
[d] Second thoracic
Answer : C
31] Which of the following structure is single at the root of each lung?
[a] Pulmonary vein
[b] Pulmonary artery
[c] Bronchus
[d] Bronchial artery
Answer : B
32] Right coronary artery arises from which sinus?
[a] Anterior aortic sinus
[b] Right post. aortic sinus
[c] Left post. aortic sinus
[d] From ant. and post. aortic sinus
Answer : A
33] The loss of impairment of speech due to brain damage is called as
[a] Aphasia
[b] Atelectia
[c] Asphyxia
[d] A phobia
Answer : A
34] The opacity or cloudiness in the natural lens of the eye is called as
[a] Glucoma
[b] Cataract
[c] Cancer
[d] Bitot's spot
Answer : B
35] The other name for hammer
[a] Malleus
[b] Incus
[c] Stapes
[d] Tymphani
Answer : A
36] Decrease taste sensation is called as
[a] Dysgeuria
[b] Hypogeuria
[c] Ageuria
[d] Taste blindness
Answer : B
37] Which gland is secreting glucogon hormone?
[a] Adrenal
[b] Thyroid
[c] Pancreas
[d] Parathyroid
Answer : C
38] Immediately after cardiac arrest the pupil reaction will be
[a] contracted
[b] dilated
[c] unequal size
[d] no reaction
Answer : B
39] Following conditions require the first aider's higher priority attention except
[a] severe bleeding
[b] open chest wound
[c] multiple fractures
[d] burns involving respiratory tract
Answer : C
40] Indication for TENS is
[a] cardiac pace makers
[b] pregnancy
[c] post operative pain
[d] hemorrhagic conditions
Answer : C
41] Micro-wave-diathermy duration for acute condition is
[a] 10-15 min
[b] 15-30 min
[c] 3-5 min
[d] 5-10 min
Answer : D
42] Joint range can be maintained in spastic paralysis by
[a] Active movement
[b] Passive movement
[c] Accessory movement
[d] Reflex movement
Answer : D
43] Which needle is used in skin diseases?
[a] Filliform needle
[b] Triangular needle
[c] Press needle
[d] Seven-star-needle
Answer : D
44] Which are the points used in acute emergencies?
[a] Alarm points
[b] Jing-well points
[c] Back shu points
[d] Leuo-connecting points
Answer : B
45] In fever, the effective points given, except
[a] Du-14
[b] LI-11
[c] K-3
[d] LI-4
Answer : C
46] Which element is large intestine meridian?
[a] Fire
[b] Earth
[c] Metal
[d] Water
Answer : C
47] Direction of needling in scalp area
[a] perpendicular
[b] oblique
[c] horizontal
[d] all the above
Answer : C
48] In case of Bronchial asthma, the point is effective
[a] Ren-17
[b] Ren-6
[c] TW-5
[d] P-6
Answer : A
49] Yang represents
[a] Female
[b] Male
[c] Moon
[d] Earth
Answer : B
50] In case of plantar fascitis, treatment given is
[a] SWD
[b] Ultra-sound therapy
[c] Both the above
[d] None of the above
Answer : C
51] Massage is contra-indicated in these conditions except
[a] wounds
[b] burns
[c] acne
[d] obesity
Answer : D
52] Which movement is followed after each deep movements in massage?
[a] Touch
[b] Friction
[c] Stroking
[d] Spatting
Answer : B
53] Wringing movements are executed by
[a] face
[b] abdomen
[c] hands and legs
[d] chest
Answer : C
54] Which massage movement is avoided in case of hyperaesthesia?
[a] Percussion and vibration
[b] Deep kneeding
[c] Stroking
[d] Friction
Answer : A
55] Which Immunoglobulin can cross the placenta?
[a] Ig G
[b] Ig A
[c] Ig D
[d] Ig E
Answer : A
56] What is the other name for Koch disease?
[a] Leprosy
[b] Syphilis
[c] Tuberculosis
[d] Actinomycosis
Answer : C
57] As per Indian classification average IQ level of the person is between
[a] 75-90
[b] 90-110
[c] 110-125
[d] 125-140
Answer : B
58] Maslow's theory is concerned with
[a] emotion
[b] thinking
[c] motivation
[d] aptitude
Answer : C
59] The psora was adapted by which author?
[a] Adolf Just
[b] Hahnemann
[c] Henry Lindhalar
[d] Maneuol
Answer : A
60] How many types of Siddhis are there in Yoga?
[a] Eight
[b] Six
[c] Ten
[d] Nine
Answer : A
61] What is the other name for having control over things?
[a] Vashitra
[b] Prapthi
[c] Prakamya
[d] Mahima
Answer : A
62] Which prana is gives balancing power?
[a] Samana
[b] Udana
[c] Vyana
[d] Apana
Answer : A
63] The most common hospital acquired infection is
[a] Bacteremia
[b] Tetanus
[c] UTI
[d] Pneumonia
Answer : C
64] What are the disease comes under eating disorders?
[a] Bulmia nervosa
[b] Anorexia nervosa
[c] Checkesia
[d] Noxalatesia
Answer : A
65] Normal body mass index is
[a] 18-20
[b] 20-25
[c] 26-30
[d] 30-40
Answer : A
66] A collection of pus in the anterior chamber of the eye showing through the transparent cornea
[a] Pyemia
[b] Hypopyon
[c] Corneal opacities
[d] Keratomalasia
Answer : B
67] What is the other name for the waist rotating pose?
[a] Chakrasana
[b] Katichakrasana
[c] Tadasana
[d] Sedubandhasana
Answer : B
68] Which Pranayama is contra-indicated for heart problem?
[a] Kaphalabhathi
[b] Seethali
[c] Nadishudhi
[d] Nauli
Answer : A
69] How many types are there in lock mudras?
[a] 3
[b] 2
[c] 4
[d] 5
Answer : C
70] The type of necrosis is seen in Tuberculosis
[a] Coagulative necrosis
[b] Caseous necrosis
[c] Fat necrosis
[d] Liquifactive necrosis
Answer : B
71] Wegner's granulomatosis generally produces lesions in the following tissues except
[a] Nose
[b] Ears
[c] Lungs
[d] Kidneys
Answer : B
72] Which vitamin is essential for normal reproduction in man?
[a] Vit-A
[b] Vit-D
[c] Vit-E
[d] Vit-K
Answer : C
73] Which pigment is water soluble?
[a] Anthocyanin
[b] Phytochemical
[c] β-carotene
[d] Flavinoids
Answer : A
74] According to Yoga, human body is composed of how many sheets?
[a] 3
[b] 6
[c] 5
[d] 4
Answer : C
75] Total number of Patanjali yoga sutras
[a] 189
[b] 169
[c] 196
[d] 206
Answer : C
76] Meaning of Manipura chakras
[a] root petals
[b] third eye
[c] city of jewels
[d] own abode
Answer : C
77] The word meaning of MSRT
[a] Mind stress relieving technique
[b] Mind sound resonance technique
[c] Mind stress resolution treatment
[d] Mind sound resolution technique
Answer : B
78] Which of the following asanas is not recommended for back ailments?
[a] Garudasana
[b] Bhujangasana
[c] Ardha chakrasana
[d] Shalabhasana
Answer : A
79] Seethali and Seetkari pranayamas are
[a] vitalising
[b] tranquilising
[c] balancing
[d] cooling
Answer : D
80] I am the supreme consciousness of the universe is known as
[a] Jnana yoga
[b] Anandapoya
[c] Shampavopaya
[d] Anupaya
Answer : A
81] What is beeja mantra for anahata chakra?
[a] Lam
[b] Vam
[c] Ram
[d] Yam
Answer : D
82] Which one is upa pranas?
[a] Dakshina
[b] Danda
[c] Dhananjaya
[d] Kevaladama
Answer : C
83] Which bath is recommended for high blood pressure?
[a] Hip bath
[b] Steam bath
[c] Spinal bath
[d] Hot foot bath
Answer : C
84] In case of Amoebiasis which type of enema is recommended?
[a] Luke warm water
[b] Neem water
[c] Cold water
[d] None of the above
Answer : B
85] Dystrophic calcification is most closely associated with
[a] Hyper calcemia
[b] Necrosis
[c] Chronic irritation
[d] Diminished blood flow
Answer : B
86] Which of the following is reversible change?
[a] Karyorrhexis
[b] Pyknosis
[c] Karyolysis
[d] Swelling of endoplasmic reticulum
Answer : D
87] A young man of 20, got a lacerated wound on his left arm, stitched - 1 week later sutures were
remained-healing continued, but the site become disfigured, by prominent raised irregular nodular scar, in next 2 months which of the following best describes the process?
[a] Organization
[b] Dehiscence
[c] Resolution
[d] Keloid formation
Answer : D
88] Which of the following terms refer to a malignant tumor of mesenchymal origin?
[a] Carcinoma
[b] Hepatoma
[c] Hematoma
[d] Sarcoma
Answer : D
89] Diabetic foot is an example of
[a] Dry gangrene
[b] Wet gangrene
[c] Gas gangrene
[d] Inflammation
Answer : B
90] In the case of SARS in humanbeings the mode of infection is
[a] Mosquito
[b] Person to person
[c] Poultry birds
[d] Domestic dogs
Answer : C
91] Chickengunya is transmitted to human by
[a] Aades
[b] Anophlex
[c] Cutex
[d] Tick
Answer : A
92] What is meant by Abinivesahah?
[a] Space
[b] Faculty of yoga
[c] Fear of death
[d] All the above
Answer : C
93] Preparing oneself to the highest form of raja yoga is
[a] Kundalini
[b] Samadhi
[c] Meditation
[d] Pranayama
Answer : B
94] Krikara is responsible for
[a] Lunger
[b] Blinking
[c] Belching
[d] Hiccupps
Answer : A
95] Contra indication of Nauli
[a] Constipation
[b] Hernia
[c] Acidity
[d] Diarrhoea
Answer : B
96] Bihar school of yoga was founded by whom?
[a] Swami Niranjanandha
[b] Swami Swatmarama
[c] Swami Sathyanandha
[d] Sivananda Saraswathi
Answer : C
97] Which of the following is RNA virus?
[a] Human Papilloma Virus
[b] Human-T-cell-Leukamia Virus
[c] Hepatitis B Virus
[d] Epstein Barr-Virus
Answer : B
98] In malaria the form of plasmodium transmitted to man from mosquito is
[a] Sporozoites
[b] Gametocytes
[c] Merozoites
[d] Trophozoites
Answer : B
99] Which of the following are most frequent site of venous thrombosis?
[a] Veins of lower extremity
[b] Pelvic veins
[c] Portal veins
[d] Pulmonary veins
Answer : A
100] Which of the following is not a malignant tumour?
[a] Glioma
[b] Lymphoma
[c] Melanoma
[d] Leiomyoma
Answer : D