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NHM Assam Medical Officer Exam - English

Duration: 120 Β· Questions: 100 Β· Max Marks: 100 Β· Language: 3

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Mental Ability

1
How many such pairs of letters are there in the word ‘CLEANLINESS’ each of the which has as many letters between them in the word as they have in the English alphabet, in the same sequence?
  1. A.Two
  2. B.Three
  3. C.Five
  4. D.Four
  5. E.None of these
2
Team A has scored more goals than Team B
Team C has scored fewer goals than Team B
Team A has scored fewer goals than Team C .
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
  1. A.True
  2. B.False
  3. C.Uncertain
  4. D.None
3
If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the second, the third, the sixth and the eight letters of the word FRAGMENT using each only once, which of the following will be the third letter of that word ? If no such word can be formed, give ‘X’ as the answer and if more than one such word can be formed, give ‘Y’ as the answer.
  1. A.A
  2. B.E
  3. C.T
  4. D.X
  5. E.Y
4
How many such letters are there in the word ORIENTAL each of which is as far away from the beginning of the word as when they are arranged alphabetically?
  1. A.None            
  2. B.One         
  3. C.Two       
  4. D.Three        
  5. E.More than three
5
How many such pairs of letters in the word CREDIT each of which has as many letters between them in the word as in the English alphabet?
  1. A.None
  2. B.One
  3. C.Two
  4. D.Three
  5. E.More than three
6
How many meaningful words can be made from the letters ‘LMEA’ using each letter only once in each word?
  1. A.None
  2. B.One
  3. C.Two
  4. D.Three
  5. E.More than three
7
If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the first, the second, the seventh and the eighth letters of the word TEMPORAL, which of the following will be the first letter of that word? If more than one such word can be made, give ‘Y’ as the answer and if no such word can be made, give ‘X’ as the answer.
  1. A.T
  2. B.L
  3. C.E
  4. D.Y
  5. E.X
8
If the letters of the word HANDOVER are arranged alphabetically from left to right how many letters will remain at the same position?
  1. A.None
  2. B.One
  3. C.Two
  4. D.Three
  5. E.More than three
9
How many such pairs of letters are there in the word EXCURSION, each of which has as many letters between them in the word as they have in the English alphabet?
  1. A.None
  2. B.One
  3. C.Two
  4. D.Three
  5. E.More than three
10
If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the first, the second, the third, the sixth and the eighth letters of the word DEVIATION first letter of that word is your answer? If more than one such word can be made formed your answer is ‘A’  and if no such word can be formed your answer is ‘B’.
  1. A.V
  2. B.T
  3. C.E
  4. D.A
  5. E.B
11
If each alternate letter beginning with the first in the word WORKING is replaced by the next letter in the English alphabet and each of the remaining letters is replaced by the previous letter in the English alphabet, which of the following will be the fourth from the right and after the replacement ?
  1. A.N
  2. B.Q
  3. C.J
  4. D.M
  5. E.None of these
12
How many pairs of letters are there in the word ‘SHIFTED’ each of which has as many letters between its two letters as there are between in the English alphabet?
  1. A.None
  2. B.One
  3. C.Two
  4. D.Three
  5. E.None of these
13
Statement: Is common currency a necessary ingredient for Europe’s growth ?
Arguments :
I. Yes, A common currency will enable entire Europe to market itself as one .
II. No, Similar experiments by Latin America countries have not affected their economies .
  1. A.The only argument I is strong
  2. B.Only argument II is strong
  3. C.Either I or II is strong
  4. D.Neither I nor II is strong
14
If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the first, the fifth, the sixth, the tenth and the eleventh letters of the word EXCEPTIONAL using each letter only once, first letter of that word is your answer. If no such word can be made formed your answer is ‘X’  and if more than one such word can be formed your answer is ‘Y’.
  1. A.P
  2. B.L
  3. C.T
  4. D.X
  5. E.Y
15
How many meaningful English words can be formed with the letters RAE using each letter only once in each word?
  1. A.None
  2. B.One
  3. C.Two
  4. D.Three
  5. E.More than three
16
How many such pairs of letters are there in the word WONDERS, each of which has as many letters between its two letters as there are between them in the English alphabet?
  1. A.One
  2. B.Two
  3. C.Three
  4. D.Four
  5. E.More than four
17
If it is possible to make only one meaningful English word from the second, the fifth, the seventh and the eighth letters of the word PHYSICAL, using each letter only once, second letter of that word is your answer. If more than one such word can  be formed your answer is M. if no such word can be formed your answer is N.
  1. A.I
  2. B.A
  3. C.L
  4. D.M
  5. E.N
18
How many such pairs of letters are there in the word JUSTIFY, each of which have as many letters between them in the word as they have between them in the English alphabet?
  1. A.None
  2. B.One
  3. C.Two
  4. D.Three
  5. E.More than three
19
If the alphabets are assigned values as A=3, D=6, G=8, I=2, L=4 and T=5 then what is the sum of values of all the alphabets in the word DIGITAL?
  1. A.26
  2. B.28
  3. C.30
  4. D.32
  5. E.None of these
20
How many such pairs of letters are there in the word EDUCATION, each of which has as many letters between them in the word as they have in the English alphabet?
  1. A.None
  2. B.One
  3. C.Two
  4. D.Three
  5. E.More than three
21
How many such pairs of letters are there in the word MEASURE each of which has as many letters between them in the word as in the English alphabet?
  1. A.None
  2. B.One
  3. C.Two
  4. D.Three
  5. E.More than three
22
How many meaningful English words can be formed with the letters LMAE using each letter only once in each word?
  1. A.None
  2. B.One
  3. C.Two
  4. D.Three
  5. E.More than three
23
If each consonant in the word EXPLORATION is replaced by previous the alphabet and each vowel replaced by alphabet  following it in the English alphabetic series, and then the order of the alphabets thus formed is reversed, which of the following from the right?
  1. A.P                 
  2. B.Q            
  3. C.B              
  4. D.K              
  5. E.None of these
24
If the letters in the word AMONGST are arranged in the English alphabetical order, the position of how many letters will remain unchanged?
  1. A.None
  2. B.One
  3. C.Three
  4. D.Four
  5. E.More than Four
25
How many meaningful English words can be formed with the letters ACRS using each letter only once in each word?
  1. A.None
  2. B.One
  3. C.Two
  4. D.Three
  5. E.More than three

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
What is Net National Product
  1. A.the money value of final goods and services produced annually in the economy
  2. B.the money value of annual service generation in the economy
  3. C.the money value of tangible goods produced annually in the economy
  4. D.The money value of tangible goods available in the economy
7
National income is the 
  1. A.net national product at market price
  2. B.net national product at factor cost
  3. C.net domestic product at market price
  4. D.net domestic product at factor cost
8
Chelliah Committee of 1992 deals with the overhauling of our
  1. A.financial system            
  2. B.tax system
  3. C.patents and copyrights  
  4. D.Public sector undertakings
9
During which Five Year Plan was the annual growth rate of National Income the lowest
  1. A.2nd plan
  2. B.3rd plan
  3. C.5th plan
  4. D.6th plan
10
Which of the following taxes is a progressive tax
  1. A.sales tax           
  2. B.custom tax
  3. C.excise tax         
  4. D.income tax
11
In 640 A.D. Chinese traveller Hiuen Tang visited Assam (Kamrupa) The king who gave him warm reception was.
  1. A.Kumar Rudra Barmana
  2. B.Swargadeo Rudra Singha
  3. C.Kumar Bhaskara Barmana
  4. D.Bhagadatta
12
Which one of the following was the last capital of Ahom dynasty ?
  1. A.Nazira
  2. B.Sivasagar
  3. C.Charaideo
  4. D.Jorhat
13
In which year the first newspaper of Assam ‘Orunodoi’ was published ?
  1. A.1899
  2. B.1824
  3. C.1830
  4. D.1846
14
The ancient name of Assam as mentioned in epics Ramayana and Mahabharata is
  1. A.Indraprastha
  2. B.Kamrup
  3. C.Ahom
  4. D.Pragiyotishpura
15
The state of Assam has.....................representatives in the Rajya Sabha
  1. A.5
  2. B.12
  3. C.7
  4. D.13
16
The rare white-winged duck (Deohanh) is found in which of the following National
Park of Assam ?
  1. A.Kaziranga National Park
  2. B.Manas
  3. C.Dibru Saikhowa
  4. D.Namer
17
A famous musical instrument of Assam ‘GAGONA”is made of which material ?
  1. A.Cane
  2. B.Buffalo horn
  3. C.bamboo
  4. D.teak wood
18
Which one of the following was the earliest historical dynasty of Assam ? 
  1. A.Varmans
  2. B.Narkas
  3. C.Salastambhas
  4. D.Palas
19
The state of Assam has.......................representatives in the Lok Sabha ?
  1. A.12
  2. B.15
  3. C.14
  4. D.18
20
Who was the first Assamese person to receive the title of ‘Sir’ from the British ?
  1. A.Sir Sayed Ahmad
  2. B.Sir Akbar Hydari
  3. C.Sir Saiyyid Sadullah
  4. D.None of the above
21
Which organisation released the Global Tiger Recovery Report 2026?
  1. A.UNEP
  2. B.WWF
  3. C.Global Tiger Forum
  4. D.IUCN
22
The Indian Navy recently received its second indigenous Diving Support Vessel (DSV). What is its name?
  1. A.Nistar
  2. B.Nipun
  3. C.INS Vikrant
  4. D.INS Arihant
23
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, was passed by the Rajya Sabha on which date?
  1. A.27 July 2026
  2. B.29 July 2026
  3. C.31 July 2026
  4. D.30 July 2026
24
Who won the silver medal in the men’s javelin throw at the Commonwealth Games 2026 held in Glasgow?
  1. A.Yash Vir Singh
  2. B.Neeraj Chopra
  3. C.Kishore Jena
  4. D.Rohit Yadav
25
India became which numbered WTO member to accept the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies (as per recent updates)?
  1. A.120th
  2. B.121st
  3. C.123rd
  4. D.125th

Concerned Subject

1
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
2
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
3
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
4
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
5
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
6
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
7
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
8
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
9
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
10
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
11
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
12
Which cellular organelle is responsible for protein synthesis ?
  1. A.Mitochondria
  2. B.Golgi apparatus
  3. C.Endoplasmic reticulum
  4. D.Lysosome
13
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
14
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
15
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
16
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
17
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
18
Which route of drug administration provides the fastest onset of action ?
  1. A.Oral
  2. B.Intravenous
  3. C.Subcutaneous
  4. D.Topical
19
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
20
Which organ is primarily responsible for drug metabolism ?
  1. A.Kidneys
  2. B.Liver
  3. C.Heart
  4. D.Lungs
21
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
22
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
23
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)
24
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
25
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
26
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
27
What term refers to the surgical removal of the gallbladder
  1. A.Gastrectomy
  2. B.Appendectomy
  3. C.Cholecystectomy
  4. D.Thyroidectomy
28
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
29
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
30
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
31
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
32
What term refers to the surgical removal of the gallbladder ?
  1. A.Gastrectomy
  2. B.Appendectomy
  3. C.Cholecystectomy
  4. D.Thyroidectomy
33
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
34
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
35
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
36
Which of the following is a macromolecule composed of amino acids ?
  1. A.Nucleic acid
  2. B.Lipid
  3. C.Carbohydrate
  4. D.Protein
37
Ò€‹Which of the following is the primary energy currency of the cell ?
  1. A.ATP
  2. B.DNA
  3. C.RNA
  4. D.Glucose
38
Enzymes are examples of which type of biomolecule ?
  1. A.Carbohydrates
  2. B.Nucleic acids
  3. C.Proteins
  4. D.Lipids
39
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
40
Which of the following is an example of a monosaccharide ?
  1. A.Glucose
  2. B.Sucrose
  3. C.Lactose
  4. D.Maltose
41
Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat hypertension ?
  1. A.Metformin
  2. B.Lisinopril
  3. C.Aspirin
  4. D.Omeprazole
42
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
43
Which medication is used to relieve pain and reduce fever ?
  1. A.Propranolol
  2. B.Ibuprofen
  3. C.Metoprolol
  4. D.Itinerant
44
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
45
Which medication is commonly prescribed for gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) ?
  1. A.Acetaminophen
  2. B.Prednisone
  3. C.Pantoprazole
  4. D.Dioxin
46
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
47
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)
48
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
49
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
50
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