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HPPSC Pharmacist Exam - English

Duration: 120 · Questions: 170 · Max Marks: 170 · Language: 3

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Allopathy

1
Diaphragm is supplied by -
  1. A.Phrenic nerve
  2. B.C2, C3, C4 Roots
  3. C.Thoracodorsal nerve
  4. D.Long thoracic nerve
2
Which of the following is a traction epiphysis ?
  1. A.Distal Radius
  2. B.Mastoid process
  3. C.Tibial Condyles
  4. D.Coracoid Process
3
Respiratory bronchioles are formed from -
  1. A.Principal bronchus
  2. B.Terminal bronchioles
  3. C.Tertiary Bronchus
  4. D.Lobar bronchioles
4
Which of the following structures is related to the esophagus 22.5cm from the incisor teeth ?
  1. A.Arch of aorta
  2. B.Right principal broncus
  3. C.Thoracic Duct
  4. D.Azygous Vein
5
Which of the following are cusps of the aortic valves ?
  1. A.Left, right and Anterior
  2. B.Anterior, Right and Posterior
  3. C.Posterior , Left and Right
  4. D.Anterior , Posterior and Left
6
The tongue develops from all of the following except -
  1. A.Lingual swellings of the 1st Arch
  2. B.Occipital Myotomes
  3. C.Small dorsal part of hypobranchial eminence
  4. D.5th Pharyngeal arch
7
Midgut is supplied by -
  1. A.Renal Artery
  2. B.Celiac Trunk
  3. C.Arch of Aorta
  4. D.Superior mesenteric artery
8
All of the following is included in chest wall except ?
  1. A.Ribs
  2. B.Thoracic Vertebrae
  3. C.Sternum
  4. D.Lumbar vertebrae
9
Anterior Rectus Sheath just above public symphysis is formed by
  1. A.External Oblique Aponeurosis
  2. B.Aponeeurosis of three muscles including External Oblique, Internal Oblique and Transversus Abdominis
  3. C.Linea Alba
  4. D.Internal Oblique only
10
Superior gluteal nerver supplies all of the following except
  1. A.Gluteus medius
  2. B.Gluteus Maximus
  3. C.Gluteus Minimus
  4. D.Tensor Fascia Late
11
True about function of secretin 
  1. A.Antagonizes the action of CCK
  2. B.Stimulates gastrin secretion
  3. C.Delay gastric emptying
  4. D.All of the above
12
Nissl's granules are found in which part of nerve cell-
  1. A.Axon hillock
  2. B.Axons
  3. C.Node of Ranvier
  4. D.Body
13
Action potential in cardiac muscles is due to which ions -
  1. A.K+
  2. B.Na+
  3. C.Ca+2
  4. D.Cl-
14
Thick Ascending Limb of loop of Henele has which channels -
  1. A.Na + Cl - contransporter
  2. B.Na + -2Cl - - K + cotransporter
  3. C.ENaC channel
  4. D.Na + - aminoacidcotransporter
15
True about arginine vasopression -
  1. A.Major action on kidney is through V 1 recepter
  2. B.Causes vasoconstriction
  3. C.Causes release of v WF
  4. D.Causes vasodilation
16
True about high altitude acclimatization 
  1. A.Left shift of O2 - Hb curve
  2. B.Decreased RBC count   
  3. C.Hypoventilation
  4. D.Increased erythropoietin
17
True about Carboxyhemoglobin -
  1. A.Take up O2 very quickly
  2. B.Causes histotoxic hypoxia
  3. C.Causes left shift of Hb- O2 dissociation curve
  4. D.All are true
18
Which hormone acts through IP3 -DAG- 
  1. A.LH
  2. B.FSH
  3. C.ADH
  4. D.Oxytocin
19
True about protein kinase -
  1. A.Phosphorylates threonine residue
  2. B.Involved in IP3-DAG mechanism
  3. C.Activated by Ca2+
  4. D.All of the above
20
True about thyroxine are all except - 
  1. A.Increases BMR
  2. B.Increase oxygen consumption
  3. C.Decreases rate of respiration
  4. D.Causes lipolysis 
21
Resting membrane potential in nerve is - 
  1. A.+70mv
  2. B.-70 mv
  3. C.+90 mv
  4. D.- 90 mv 
22
Which cell in cerebellum produces feed-forward inhibition -
  1. A.Golgy cell
  2. B.Basket cell
  3. C.Granule cell
  4. D.Stellate cell 
23
The minimum distance for two point discrimination of fingertips - 
  1. A.2 mm
  2. B.5 mm
  3. C.7mm
  4. D.10 mm 
24
Maximum distance of two point discrimination is seen on which part of body -
  1. A.Finger
  2. B.Forearm
  3. C.Palm
  4. D.Back
25
Learned movements are executed through - 
  1. A.Midbrain
  2. B.Pons
  3. C.Medulla 
  4. D.Carebral Cortex
26
Best method of estimation of amount of proteinuria in a child with nephrotic syndrome is-
  1. A.
    Dipstick testing
  2. B.24 hr urine for protein and creatinine
  3. C.
    Spot urine sample for protein/creatinine ratio
  4. D.Microalbuminuria
27
Which of the following is false about kwashiorkor?
  1. A.
    Flaky paint dermatosis
  2. B.Atropic changes in liver on biopsy
  3. C.
    Can pull losse hair easily
  4. D.Serum albumin < 3 gm per 100 ml 
28
Child knows his sex by what age?
  1. A.
    12 months
  2. B.24 months
  3. C.
    36 months
  4. D.48 months
29
What is the treatment for sudden worsening of TOF?
  1. A.
    PGE 1 infusion
  2. B.O2 therapy
  3. C.
    Propranolol
  4. D.All of the above
30
All of the following are true about neuroblastoma except-
  1. A.
    Diarrhoea
  2. B.Bone pairs
  3. C.
    Café au lait spots
  4. D.Opsomyoclonus
31
40 yrs old diabetic patient presents with round lesions for 2 weeks on abdomen. HPE shows palsidating granuloma. What is the diagnosis?
  1. A.
    Granuloma annulare
  2. B.Pemphigus erythematosus
  3. C.
    Leprosy
  4. D.Tinea
32
True about cutaneous carcinoma is?
  1. A.
    Squamous cell carcinoma occurs in early age
  2. B.
    SCC & BCC comprise majority of non melanoma
  3. C.
    Punch biopsy is IOC in SCC
  4. D.Melanoma is the most common skin cancer
33
Appropriate exposure time for topical phototherapy after TMP application
  1. A.
    10-20 min
  2. B.30-40 min
  3. C.
    50-60 min
  4. D.1-2 hours 
34
A female presented with erythematosus lesions on face with intolerance due to spicy food is. Most likely diagnosis is
  1. A.
    Acne rosacea
  2. B.SLE
  3. C.
    Chloasma
  4. D.LPP  
35
Female with tense bullae over erythematosus base. Diagnosis is?
  1. A.
    Pemphigus erythematosus
  2. B.Bullous Pemphigoid
  3. C.
    Pemphigus vulgaris
  4. D.Pemphigus vegetans 
36
Which of the following is not included in neuro-axial anaesthesia?
  1. A.
    Spinal block
  2. B.Epidural block
  3. C.
    Bier’s block
  4. D.Caudal block
37
Pre-oxygenation is done to?
  1. A.
    Increase the oxygen content of FRC
  2. B.
    Decrease the nitrogen content of FRC
  3. C.Both
  4. D.None
38
Post operative vomiting is most common with which of the following agent?
  1. A.
    Propofol
  2. B.
    Etomidate
  3. C.
    Ketamine
  4. D.
    Thiopentone
39
Thiopentone dose for induction is?
  1. A.
    1-2 mg/kg
  2. B.
    3-5 mg/kg
  3. C.
    6-8 mg/kg
  4. D.
    8-10 mg/kg
40
In mechanical ventilation, peak pressure in inspiration denotes-
  1. A.
    Compliance of lung
  2. B.
    Capacity of inspiratory muscles
  3. C.
    Airway resistance
  4. D.All of the above
41
Most common complication of central venous line insertion is?
  1. A.
    Lung apex injury
  2. B.
    Infection at catheter site
  3. C.
    Cardiac tamponade
  4. D.
    Pneumothorax
42
Fastest acting inhalational anaesthetic agent is?
  1. A.
    Sevoflurane
  2. B.
    Isoflurane
  3. C.
    Ether
  4. D.
    Halothane
43
True about capnography is?
  1. A.
    It cannot detect esophageal intubation
  2. B.
    It cannot detect mechanical ventilation failure
  3. C.
    It is used to detect correct intubation in patients
  4. D.
    It cannot detect saddle embolism
44
Which of the following prevents aspiration?
  1. A.
    LMA
  2. B.
    airway
  3. C.
    Nasopharyngeal airway
  4. D.Proseal LMA 
45
Not true about CPR?
  1. A.
    Chest compressions at 100/min
  2. B.
    Ratio 30:2
  3. C.
    Chest compression > 6 inches
  4. D.
    Breathing rate 8-10 breaths/min 
46
Community medicine primarily focuses on :
  1. A.Individual patient care
  2. B.Preventive healthcare
  3. C.Specialized surgeries
  4. D.Emergency medicine
47
Which of the following is a core principle of community medicine ?
  1. A.Curative care
  2. B.Early diagnosis
  3. C.Health promotion and disease prevention
  4. D.Surgery and interventions
48
What is the main goal of primary healthcare ?
  1. A.Treating complex diseases
  2. B.Providing specialized surgeries
  3. C.Delivering essential healthcare to all individuals and families
  4. D.Managing chronic illnesses
49
Which level of healthcare focuses on specialized medical and surgical services ?
  1. A.Primary healthcare
  2. B.Secondary healthcare
  3. C.Tertiary healthcare
  4. D.Quaternary healthcare
50
The "Five A's" of healthcare delivery include all of the following except :
  1. A.Accessibility
  2. B.Affordability
  3. C.Accountability
  4. D.Acceptability
51
Which of the following is a major component of community diagnosis ?
  1. A.Individual diagnosis
  2. B.Family diagnosis
  3. C.Hospital diagnosis
  4. D.Disease diagnosis
52
The epidemiological triad includes all of the following elements except :
  1. A.Host
  2. B.Environment
  3. C.Agent
  4. D.Treatment
53
The concept of herd immunity is important in controlling :
  1. A.Chronic diseases
  2. B.Acute infections
  3. C.Genetic disorders
  4. D.Non-communicable diseases
54
The "Healthy People 2030" initiative aims to improve :
  1. A.Medical technology
  2. B.Hospital infrastructure
  3. C.Population health and well-being
  4. D.Specialty medical services
55
Which of the following is an example of a non-communicable disease ?
  1. A.Influenza
  2. B.Tuberculosis
  3. C.Diabetes
  4. D.Malaria
56
What does FMT stand for ?
  1. A.Fecal Microbial Therapy
  2. B.Fecal Microbiota Transplantation
  3. C.Fecal Microbiome Treatment
  4. D.Fecal Medical Transplant
57
FMT is primarily used to treat which of the following conditions ?
  1. A.Diabetes
  2. B.Hypertension
  3. C.Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  4. D.Migraine
58
In FMT, where is the donated fecal material typically sourced from ?
  1. A.Animals
  2. B.Synthetic sources
  3. C.The patient's own stool
  4. D.Healthy donors
59
What is the main purpose of FMT ?
  1. A.Treating bacterial infections
  2. B.Restoring gut microbial balance
  3. C.Boosting the immune system
  4. D.Replenishing blood cells
60
FMT has shown promise in treating which of the following infections ?
  1. A.Influenza
  2. B.Tuberculosis
  3. C.Clostridium difficile infection
  4. D.HIV
61
Which part of the body is primarily affected by FMT ?
  1. A.Heart
  2. B.Lungs
  3. C.Liver
  4. D.Intestines
62
FMT is most effective for which type of patients ?
  1. A.Patients with no underlying conditions
  2. B.Patients with severe allergies
  3. C.Patients with recurrent C. difficile infection
  4. D.Patients with broken bones
63
What is the main goal of FMT in treating C. difficile infection ?
  1. A.Killing the bacteria
  2. B.Replacing the gut lining
  3. C.Reintroducing healthy gut bacteria
  4. D.Reducing stomach acid
64
Which method is commonly used for administering FMT ?
  1. A.Injection
  2. B.Inhalation
  3. C.Oral capsule or enema
  4. D.Skin patch
65
FMT is being investigated for its potential benefits in treating disorders beyond the gut, such as :
  1. A.Heart disease
  2. B.Asthma
  3. C.Depression
  4. D.Blindness
66
Which of the following microorganisms is known for causing tuberculosis ?
  1. A.Escherichia coli
  2. B.Staphylococcus aureus
  3. C.Mycobacterium tuberculosis
  4. D.Streptococcus pyogenes
67
What is the primary mode of transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) ?
  1. A.Airborne transmission
  2. B.Vector - borne transmission
  3. C.Contact transmission
  4. D.Sexual transmission
68
Which microorganism is responsible for causing strep throat and other respiratory infections ?
  1. A.Haemophilus influenzae
  2. B.Streptococcus pyogenes
  3. C.Neisseria meningitidis
  4. D.Corynebacterium diphtheriae
69
Which of the following diseases is caused by the bacterium Clostridium tetani ?
  1. A.Tetanus
  2. B.Tuberculosis
  3. C.Typhoid fever
  4. D.Cholera
70
Which microorganism is responsible for causing food poisoning through the ingestion of contaminated food ?
  1. A.Salmonella
  2. B.Treponema pallidum
  3. C.Chlamydia trachomatis
  4. D.Helicobacter pylori
71
Which of the following is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection known for causing genital ulcers ?
  1. A.Chlamydia
  2. B.Gonorrhea
  3. C.Syphilis
  4. D.Trichomoniasis
72
Which microorganism is responsible for causing the common cold ?
  1. A.Influenza virus
  2. B.Coronavirus
  3. C.Rhinovirus
  4. D.Herpes simplex virus
73
Which of the following is a vaccine-preventable viral disease that leads to inflammation of the salivary glands ?
  1. A.Measles
  2. B.Mumps
  3. C.Rubella
  4. D.Varicella
74
Which microorganism is responsible for causing the disease known as "whooping cough" ?
  1. A.Streptococcus pneumoniae
  2. B.Bordetella pertussis
  3. C.Haemophilus influenzae
  4. D.Mycobacterium tuberculosis
75
Which of the following is a bacterial infection that primarily affects the urinary tract and can cause painful urination and frequent urge to urinate ?
  1. A.Candidiasis
  2. B.Chlamydia
  3. C.Gonorrhea
  4. D.Urinary tract infection (UTI)
76
Which of the following is not a characteristic feature of inflammation ?
  1. A.Redness
  2. B.Pain
  3. C.Decreased blood flow
  4. D.Swelling
77
Which cellular organelle is responsible for protein synthesis ?
  1. A.Mitochondria
  2. B.Golgi apparatus
  3. C.Endoplasmic reticulum
  4. D.Lysosome
78
Which type of tissue is responsible for transmitting electrical signals in the body ?
  1. A.Muscle tissue
  2. B.Nervous tissue
  3. C.Connective tissue
  4. D.Epithelial tissue
79
What is the most common type of skin cancer ?
  1. A.Melanoma
  2. B.Squamous cell carcinoma
  3. C.Basal cell carcinoma
  4. D.Adenocarcinoma
80
Which blood cell type is responsible for oxygen transport in the body ?
  1. A.Platelets
  2. B.Red blood cells
  3. C.White blood cells
  4. D.Plasma cells
81
Which of the following is a type of autoimmune disease affecting the thyroid gland ?
  1. A.Rheumatoid arthritis
  2. B.Crohn's disease
  3. C.Hashimoto's thyroiditis
  4. D.Lupus
82
What is the primary function of the lymphatic system ?
  1. A.Digestion of fats
  2. B.Regulation of blood sugar
  3. C.Filtration of blood
  4. D.Immune response and fluid balance
83
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction involves IgE antibodies and mast cells ?
  1. A.Type I
  2. B.Type II
  3. C.Type III
  4. D.Type IV
84
Which term refers to the abnormal growth and spread of cells in the body ?
  1. A.Inflammation
  2. B.Hyperplasia
  3. C.Neoplasia
  4. D.Dysplasia
85
What is the primary cause of peptic ulcers ?
  1. A.Bacterial infection
  2. B.Excessive alcohol consumption
  3. C.Viral infection
  4. D.Allergic reaction
86
What term describes the study of how drugs affect the body and how the body affects drugs ?
  1. A.Pathology
  2. B.Physiology
  3. C.Pharmacology
  4. D.Histology
87
Which phase of drug development involves testing a new drug on healthy volunteers to determine its safety and dosage range ?
  1. A.Phase I
  2. B.Phase II
  3. C.Phase III
  4. D.Phase IV
88
Which route of drug administration provides the fastest onset of action ?
  1. A.Oral
  2. B.Intravenous
  3. C.Subcutaneous
  4. D.Topical
89
When the combined effect of two drugs is greater than the sum of their individual effects, the interaction is called?
  1. A.Synergism
  2. B.Antagonism
  3. C.Additive action
  4. D.Indifference
90
Which organ is primarily responsible for drug metabolism ?
  1. A.Kidneys
  2. B.Liver
  3. C.Heart
  4. D.Lungs
91
What is meant by the generic name of a drug?
  1. A.Its nonproprietary name
  2. B.Its manufacturer's brand name
  3. C.Its complete chemical structural description
  4. D.The name of the disease it treats
92
Which class of drugs is commonly used to reduce fever and pain ?
  1. A.Antibiotics
  2. B.Antihypertensives
  3. C.Analgesics
  4. D.Anticoagulants
93
Which drug is commonly used to treat hypertension and heart failure by inhibiting the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II ?
  1. A.Amlodipine
  2. B.Lisinopril
  3. C.Metoprolol
  4. D.Furosemide
94
Which type of drug is used to reverse the effects of opioids and treat opioid overdose ?
  1. A.Benzodiazepines
  2. B.Antidepressants
  3. C.Beta - blockers
  4. D.Naloxone
95
Which drug class is commonly prescribed to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease ?
  1. A.Diuretics
  2. B.Anticoagulants
  3. C.Statins
  4. D.Beta - blockers
96
What is the primary purpose of radio diagnosis in medicine ?
  1. A.To provide treatment options
  2. B.To perform surgeries
  3. C.To diagnose medical conditions
  4. D.To administer medication
97
Which imaging technique uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of internal body structures ?
  1. A.X-ray
  2. B.Ultrasound
  3. C.MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
  4. D.CT scan (Computed Tomography
98
Which type of imaging uses ionizing radiation to create images of the body's internal structures ?
  1. A.Ultrasound
  2. B.MRI
  3. C.X - ray
  4. D.PET scan (Positron Emission Tomography)
99
Which imaging modality is most commonly used for evaluating bone fractures and lung conditions ?
  1. A.Ultrasound
  2. B.MRI
  3. C.X - ray
  4. D.CT scan
100
CT scan provides ______ images of the body than a standard X - ray
  1. A.Fewer detailed
  2. B.More detailed
  3. C.Similar
  4. D.No
101
Which of the following is NOT a common indication for surgery in a medical officer's practice
  1. A.Appendicitis
  2. B.Gallstones
  3. C.Hypertension
  4. D.Hernia
102
What term refers to the surgical removal of the gallbladder
  1. A.Gastrectomy
  2. B.Appendectomy
  3. C.Cholecystectomy
  4. D.Thyroidectomy
103
A patient presents with severe abdominal pain and tenderness localized in the right lower quadrant. What condition is most likely responsible for these symptoms
  1. A.Gastroenteritis
  2. B.Diverticulitis
  3. C.Cholecystitis
  4. D.Appendicitis
104
Which surgical procedure involves the removal of a portion of the stomach to treat conditions like gastric ulcers or stomach cancer
  1. A.Colectomy
  2. B.Nephrectomy
  3. C.Gastrectomy
  4. D.Splenectomy
105
What is a hernia
  1. A.A type of heart surgery
  2. B.An abnormal connection between blood vessels
  3. C.An opening or weakness in the abdominal wall through which organs may protrude
  4. D.The removal of a damaged joint
106
Which of the following is a macromolecule composed of amino acids ?
  1. A.Nucleic acid
  2. B.Lipid
  3. C.Carbohydrate
  4. D.Protein
107
​Which of the following is the primary energy currency of the cell ?
  1. A.ATP
  2. B.DNA
  3. C.RNA
  4. D.Glucose
108
Enzymes are examples of which type of biomolecule ?
  1. A.Carbohydrates
  2. B.Nucleic acids
  3. C.Proteins
  4. D.Lipids
109
What is the main function of DNA in cells ?
  1. A.Energy storage
  2. B.Enzyme synthesis
  3. C.Genetic information storage
  4. D.Cellular respiration
110
Which of the following is an example of a monosaccharide ?
  1. A.Glucose
  2. B.Sucrose
  3. C.Lactose
  4. D.Maltose
111
Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat hypertension ?
  1. A.Metformin
  2. B.Lisinopril
  3. C.Aspirin
  4. D.Omeprazole
112
What is the primary function of insulin in the body ?
  1. A.Control blood pressure
  2. B.Regulate blood sugar levels
  3. C.Stimulate digestion
  4. D.Increase heart rate
113
Which medication is used to relieve pain and reduce fever ?
  1. A.Propranolol
  2. B.Ibuprofen
  3. C.Metoprolol
  4. D.Itinerant
114
What is the primary purpose of antibiotics ?
  1. A.Lower blood sugar levels
  2. B.Treat fungal infections
  3. C.Treat bacterial infections
  4. D.Reduce cholesterol levels
115
Which medication is commonly prescribed for gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) ?
  1. A.Acetaminophen
  2. B.Prednisone
  3. C.Pantoprazole
  4. D.Dioxin
116
What is the normal duration of human pregnancy, commonly referred to as gestation ?
  1. A.6 months
  2. B.7 months
  3. C.9 months
  4. D.12 months
117
Which hormone is responsible for maintaining the uterine lining during pregnancy and preventing uterine contractions until labor begins ?
  1. A.Estrogen
  2. B.Progesterone
  3. C.Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
  4. D.Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
118
What is the term for the delivery of a baby through an incision made in the abdominal and uterine walls ?
  1. A.Vaginal delivery
  2. B.Breech delivery
  3. C.Cesarean section
  4. D.Vacuum extraction
119
Which presentation occurs when the baby's buttocks or feet are positioned to be delivered first instead of the head ?
  1. A.Vertex presentation
  2. B.Frank breech presentation
  3. C.Complete breech presentation
  4. D.Footling breech presentation
120
What is the term for the process of the fetus moving from the uterus into the birth canal prior to labor and delivery ?
  1. A.Effacement
  2. B.Engagement
  3. C.Flexion
  4. D.Descent

General Knowledge

1
Yojna a weekly journal
  1. A.Ministry of Finance        
  2. B.Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
  3. C.Ministry of Rural Development
  4. D.Planning Commission
2
Kurukshetra a journal on rural development is published by
  1. A.Ministry of Finance 
  2. B.Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
  3. C.Ministry of Rural Development
  4. D.Planning Commission
3
Devaluation of a currency means
  1. A.Fixing the value of the currency in conjuction with the movement in the value of a basket of predetermined currencies
  2. B.Reduction in the value of a currency vis-à-vis major internationally traded currencies
  3. C.Fixing the value of currency in multilateral consultaion with the IMF the World Bank and major trading partners
  4. D.Permitting the currency to seek its worth in the international market
4
In India rural incomes are generally lower than the urban incomes, which of the following reasons account for this
            1. a large number of farmers are illiterate and know little about scientific agriculture
            2. prices of primary products are lower than those of manufactured products
            3. Investments in agriculture has been low when compared to investment in industry
  1. A.1 and 3
  2. B.2 and 3
  3. C.1 and 2
  4. D.1,2 and 3
5
Which of the following programmes aims at the promotion of savings among rural women
  1. A.Rashtriya Mahila Kosh
  2. B.Indira Mahila Yojna
  3. C.Jawahar Rozgar Yojna
  4. D.Mahila Samridhi Yojna
6
Temperature can be expressed as derived quantity in terms of
  1. A.length and mass
  2. B.mass and time
  3. C.length, mass and time
  4. D.None of these
7
Electron volt is a unit of
  1. A.potential difference
  2. B.charge
  3. C.energy
  4. D.capacity
8
Which of the following is not a synthetic fibre:
  1. A.Anygora
  2. B.Rayon
  3. C.Nylon
  4. D.Polyster
9
Which of the following contain enzymes for cellular respiration ?
  1. A.Dictyosomes
  2. B.Endoplasmic reticulum
  3. C.lysosomes
  4. D.Mitochondria
10
Which one among the following nutrients is a strctural
  1. A.Cell membrane
  2. B.Plasma membrane
  3. C.Cell wall
  4. D.Nucleus
11
What was the growth rate of H.P. in economic sector in Fiscal Year 2012-13 ?
  1. A.5.7%
  2. B.5.9%
  3. C.6.1%
  4. D.6.0%
12
What was the annual growth rate in primary sector in H.P. in the year 2013-14 ?
  1. A.9.6%
  2. B.12.5%
  3. C.14.9%
  4. D.15.3%
13
As per Economic Survey of 2012-13, what was the contribution of ag culture sector in the revenue of H.P. ?
  1. A.8.32
  2. B.10.87%
  3. C.12.25
  4. D.14.42%
14
As per Economic Survey of the year 2015-16, what percentage downfall was recorded in primary sector in H.P. in comparison with 2014-15 ?
  1. A.-1.3%
  2. B.-1.7%
  3. C.-1.9%
  4. D.-2.3%
15
What was the estimated growth rate of H.P. in the year 2013-14 ?
  1. A.3.5%
  2. B.5.9%
  3. C.6.2%
  4. D.6.6%
16
What was per capita income (at current prices) of H.P. during 2012-13 ?
  1. A.Rs. 75185
  2. B.Rs. 78210
  3. C.Rs. 80370
  4. D.Rs. 83899
17
What was the economic growth rate of H.P. in the year 2013-14 ?
  1. A.5.5%
  2. B.5.9%
  3. C.6.7%
  4. D.6.2%
18
First State, 'nance Commission of H.P. was set up in
  1. A.1993
  2. B.1994
  3. C.1995
  4. D.1996
19
During the year 2012-13, in which sector of economy in H.P. highest growth was recorded in domestic product ?
  1. A.Primary Sector
  2. B.Scoial Service Sector
  3. C.Transport and Trade
  4. D.Finance & Real Estate
20
What was per capita income of H.P. in the year 2013-14 ?
  1. A.Rs. 55,472
  2. B.Rs. 75,380
  3. C.Rs. 85,792
  4. D.Rs. 95,582
21
Which city hosted the launch of Capital Radio in 1973?
  1. A.Manchester
  2. B.London
  3. C.Birmingham
  4. D.Glasgow
22
The brand "Flora," introduced in 1964, is associated with which product?
  1. A.Cheese
  2. B.Margarine
  3. C.Yogurt
  4. D.Bread
23
Which Caribbean country, where French is widely spoken, is considered the home of voodoo?
  1. A.Jamaica
  2. B.Haiti
  3. C.Martinique
  4. D.Guadeloupe
24
In the 1984 film "The Bounty," which character was portrayed by Anthony Hopkins?
  1. A.Fletcher Christian
  2. B.William Bligh
  3. C.James Cook
  4. D.Edward Edwards
25
Pre-eclampsia is a medical condition that typically develops after how many weeks of pregnancy?
  1. A.12 weeks
  2. B.20 weeks
  3. C.28 weeks
  4. D.36 weeks
26
Which future Labor prime minister served as mayor of Stepney in 1919?
  1. A.Harold Wilson
  2. B.Clement Attlee
  3. C.James Callaghan
  4. D.Ramsay MacDonald
27
Which acid reacts with sodium hydroxide to produce salt and water?
  1. A.Sulfuric acid
  2. B.Nitric acid
  3. C.Hydrochloric acid
  4. D.Acetic acid
28
Emma Watson is the ambassador for which Italian fashion house's perfume "Paradoxes’"?
  1. A.Gucci
  2. B.Prada
  3. C.Versace
  4. D.Dolce & Gabbana
29
"Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened" is a 2016 documentary about which Stephen Sondheim musical that was initially unsuccessful?
  1. A.Into the Woods
  2. B.Merrily We Roll Along
  3. C.Company
  4. D.Follies
30
Which country is the host of the biennial multinational air exercise INIOCHOS?
  1. A.France
  2. B.Greece
  3. C.Australia
  4. D.India

Logic

1
According to the passage, what is the main purpose of data protection laws ?
  1. A.To ensure that foreign countries invest in research for drugs to treat diseases like TB
  2. B.To attract Indian scientists back to the country
  3. C.To prevent misuse of research to make profit by competing companies
  4. D.To make clinical trials more acceptable to the public
  5. E.None of these
2
‘Gram’ is relatd to ‘Mass’ in the same way as ‘Centimetre’ is related to
  1. A.Area
  2. B.Volume
  3. C.Length
  4. D.Sound
  5. E.Energy
3
'Mustard' is related to 'Seed' in the same way as 'Carrot' is related to
  1. A.Fruit
  2. B.Stem
  3. C.Flower
  4. D.Root
  5. E.None of these
4
Which of the following pairs of words have the same relationship as Fan : Heat?
  1. A.Water        :           Drink
  2. B.Light         :        Night
  3. C.Teach       :      Student
  4. D.Air             :        Breathe
  5. E.Food         :        Hunger
5
'Radish' is related to 'Root', in the same way as 'Brinjal' is related to
  1. A.Fruit
  2. B.Stem
  3. C.Flower
  4. D.Root
  5. E.None of these

Social Science

1
Choose the industrial cities that grew rapidly in Britain in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries:
  1. A.Leeds and Manchester
  2. B.Bristol and Manchester
  3. C.Carlisle and Leeds
  4. D.Chester and Leeds
2
Which were the three Presidency cities of Colonial India in late eighteenth century?
  1. A.Calcutta, Bombay and Madras
  2. B.Calcutta, Bombay and Surat
  3. C.Bombay, Madras and Delhi
  4. D.None of these
3
What is Urbanization?
  1. A.Migration of population from rural to urban area
  2. B.Migration of people from urban to rural
  3. C.Migration of people from one country to another
  4. D.Migration of population from one state to another one
4
What is de urbanization in the colonial context?
  1. A.The process by which many old towns, trading centers and ports emerged due to emergence of new cities.
  2. B.The process by which many old towns, trading centers and ports declined due to emergence of new cities.
  3. C.a and b both
  4. D.None of these
5
Which of the following Indian cities which were de-urbanized during the nineteenth century?
i. Machlipatnam
ii. Surat
iii. Seringapatam
iv. Bombay
  1. A.i and ii
  2. B.i, iv and ii
  3. C.i, ii and iii
  4. D.i, ii, iii and iv

General English

1
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
  1. A.He was in the temper
  2. B.and refused
  3. C.discuss the matter again
  4. D.No error
2
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
  1. A.A flower makes no garland
  2. B.so we must do a thing together
  3. C.in a unit for a good result
  4. D.No error
3
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
  1. A.My friend is a software engineer
  2. B.and his wife is doctor
  3. C.so they don’t have enough time for each other
  4. D.No error
4
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
  1. A.I don’t have much time that
  2. B.I hear you in detail with verbosity
  3. C.tell everything in nutshell
  4. D.No error
5
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
  1. A.The atmosphere is changing
  2. B.so I have severe pain in my body
  3. C.if you have any painkiller, please give it to me
  4. D.No error

General Hindi

1
'ऋ' अर् में बदलता है -
  1. A. गुण संधि के अनुसार   
  2. B. यण संधि के अनुसार
  3. C. वृद्धि संधि के अनुसार  
  4. D. अयादि संधि के अनुसार 
2
निम्न में कौनसा नासिक्य व्यंजन है - 
  1. A. त्
  2. B. न् 
  3. C. द् 
  4. D. भ्
3
निम्न में से उत्क्षिप्त व्यंजन है -
  1. A. ल
  2. B. ष
  3. C. ड़
  4. D. न
4
निम्न में से अल्प प्राण नहीं है -
  1. A. ख
  2. B. ग
  3. C. च
  4. D. द
5
तालव्य व्यंजन है-
  1. A. ट ड द ढ
  2. B. च छ ज झ
  3. C. त थ द ध
  4. D. प फ ब भ
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