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51. The mode of transmission of Japanese encephalitis is
A) Droplet Infection
B) Bite of infected mosquitoes
C) Bite of an infected animal
D) Consumption of contaminated water
Correct Answer: B
52. The open vial policy is applied to all vaccines except
A) Measles vaccine
B) DPT vaccine
C) Hepatitis B vaccine
D) TT vaccine
Correct Answer: A
53. The classic triad of congenital rubella syndrome
includes except
A) Deafness
B) Cardiac malformations
C) Cataract
D) Polydactyly
Correct Answer: D
54. The number of new cases occurring in a defined
population during a specified period of time is
A) Prevalence
B) Epidemic
C) Incidence
D) Pandemic
Correct Answer: C
55. The natural family planning methods include except
A) Menstrual regulation method
B) Billings ovulation method
C) Basal body temperature method
D) Symptothermic method
Correct Answer: A
56. Visual inspection with 5% acetic acid (VIA) is a
screening test for
A) Breast cancer
B) Oral cancer
C) Cervical cancer
D) Stomach cancer
Correct Answer: C
57. The continuous scrutiny of the factors that determine
the occurrence and distribution of disease is
A) Eradication
B) Surveillance
C) Elimination
D) Evaluation
Correct Answer: B
58. Haemorrhagic diseases in new borns is prevented by the
administration of
A) Vitamin K
B) Vitamin A
C) Vitamin D
D) Vitamin B2
Correct Answer: A
59. The Body Mass Index is measured by
A) Weight Kg/Height cm square
B) Height msquare/ Weight Kg
C) Height cm square/Weight Kg
D) Weight Kg/ Height m square
Correct Answer: D
60. Egg contains all the nutrients except
A) Zinc
B) Iron
C) Vitamin B6
D) Vitamin C
Correct Answer: D
61. The clinical types of protein energy malnutrition
according to Wellcome trust classification is
A) Underweight, Kwashiorkor, Marasmus, Marasmic kwashiorkor
B) Mild malnutrition, Moderate malnutrition, Severe
malnutrition
C) Wasting, Stunting, Underweight
D) Grade I, Grade II, Grade III, Grade IV
Correct Answer: A
62. Progressive non-bilious vomiting, after feeding in the
neonatal period is a classical finding in
A) Malrotation of the gut
B) Meckel’s diverticulum
C) Biliary atresia
D) Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis
Correct Answer: D
63. The major complication that may develop during the acute
phase of Glomerulonephritis
A) Chronic renal failure
B) Hypertensive encephalopathy
C) Cardiac failure
D) Hepatic failure
Correct Answer: B
64. A congenital heart defect in which, the blood pressure
in the legs is much lower than the blood pressure in the right arm
A) Aortic stenosis
B) Coarctation of aorta
C) Truncus arteriosus
D) Pulmonary stenosis
Correct Answer: B
65. If a child with sickle cell disease present with
reticulocytopenia, the first consideration should be given to, infection with
A) Human parvo virus B – 19
B) Parainfluenza virus – 3
C) Respiratory syncytial virus
D) Human papilloma virus
Correct Answer: A
66. According to Jean Piaget, the cognitive developmental
stage of a pre-schooler is
A) Pre-operational
B) Formal operational
C) Concrete operational
D) Pre-conventional
Correct Answer: A
67. The blood studies of a child with maple syrup urine
disease shows
A) Elevated level of galactose
B) Reduced level of galactose
C) Elevated level of valine
D) Reduced level of valine
Correct Answer: C
68. Scoliosis is a condition characterized by
A) Outward curvature of spine
B) Lateral curvature of spine
C) Inward curvature of spine
D) Fracture of spine
Correct Answer: B
69. A disorder in which there is problem with reading
despite normal intelligence is
A) Dysarthria
B) Dysgraphia
C) Dyscalculia
D) Dyslexia
Correct Answer: D
70. Which of the following statements is/are correct about
Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative?
i. Hospital should have a written breast feeding policy.
ii. Initiate breast feeding within four hours of birth.
iii. Encourage breast feeding on demand.
A) Only ii and iii
B) Only i and iii
C) Only i and ii
D) All the above i, ii and iii
Correct Answer: B
71. Presence of gas in the foetal large vessels is known as
A) Robert’s sign
B) Spalding’s sign
C) Ball sign
D) Palmersign
Correct Answer: A
72. Which of the following foetal factor is a cause for
Oligohydramnios ?
A) Oesophageal atresia
B) Anencephaly
C) Renal agenesis
D) Gastroschisis
Correct Answer: C
73. Which of the Antituberculous drug is contraindicated in
pregnancy?
A) Ethambutol
B) Streptomycin
C) Pyrazinamide
D) Rifampicin
Correct Answer: B
74. In pelvic organ prolapse laxity of lower third of
anterior vaginal wall results in
A) Urethrocele
B) Cystocele
C) Rectocele
D) Enterocele
Correct Answer: A
75. In Assisted Reproductive Technology, which drug is used
for ovulation induction?
A) Cyclophosphamide
B) Methotrexate
C) Clomiphine citrate
D) Mesoprosol
Correct Answer: C
Kerala PSC secretariat assistant solved paper 2018
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