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451.

The regimen of Vasanta does NOT includes

A. Vamana
B. Virechana
C. Nasya
D. Udvartana
Answer» C. Nasya
452.

About 2/3rd of the cyclones that occur in the Indian coastline occur in the

A. Bay of Bengal
B. Coastal area of south India
C. Coastal area of west India
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Coastal area of south India
453.

Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) calls a storm Super cyclone when the wind blows

A. More than 120 km /hour
B. More than 100km/hour
C. More than 220km/ hour
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
454.

W.H.O. is established on ..

A. 7th Jan 1947.
B. 7th Feb 1948.
C. 7th Mar 1947.
D. 7th April 1948.
Answer» E.
455.

Where is the WHO established international laboratory for monitoring and studying air pollution, located in India?

A. Delhi
B. Pune
C. Nagpur
D. Mumbai
Answer» D. Mumbai
456.

41A woman reports for vaccination against tetanus only 25 days before delivery; she has not received the first dose. What will you do?

A. Give anti tetanus immunoglobulin
B. Give two doses of tetanus toxoid with 2 weeks interval
C. Advise appropriate antibiotic course during delivery
D. Give one dose of tetanus toxoid and advice the second dose after delivery
Answer» E.
457.

Which of the following are the asymmetrical frequency distributions?I. Normal DistributionII. Bimodal DistributionIII. J shaped DistributionIV. V shaped Distribution

A. I, II and III are correct
B. I and IV are correct
C. II, III and IV are correct
D. I and II are correct
Answer» D. I and II are correct
458.

Which of the mechanisms below can explain why high protein diets are optimal for weight loss and weight maintenance?

A. Synergistic effect of GLP-1 and PYY on the appetite centres in the brain
B. Preservation of lean body mass
C. A higher thermic effect of protein than carbohydrates and fats
D. All of the options above
Answer» E.
459.

An industrial worker presented with pulmonary tuberculosis. On X- rays Calcification and fibrosis were seen. The likely industry he had worked in is:

A. Sand blasting
B. Poultry
C. Cotton
D. Agriculture
Answer» B. Poultry
460.

Most difficult criterion to establish causal association in etiology of disease is

A. Temporality
B. Strength of association
C. Specificity of association
D. Biological plausibility
Answer» D. Biological plausibility
461.

In estimation of statistical probability, Z score is applicable to

A. Normal distribution
B. Skewed distribution
C. Binomial distribution
D. Poisson distribution
Answer» B. Skewed distribution
462.

The minimum number of antenatal visits recommended for a pregnant woman in India is

A. 2
B. 4
C. 3
D. 6
Answer» C. 3
463.

Bariatric surgery is used for obesity treatment but how much is the incidence of type 2 diabetes reduced in obese individuals after surgery?

A. 80-90%
B. No reduction in the incidence
C. Approximately 50 %
D. None of the options given is correct
Answer» E.
464.

Abdominal fat accumulation is indicated by waist hip ratio of

A. more than 1.0 in men and more than 0.85 in women
B. more than 0.85 in men and more than 0.5 in women
C. more than 1.0 in men and more than 1.0 in women
D. more than 1.5 in men and more than 0.85 in women
Answer» B. more than 0.85 in men and more than 0.5 in women
465.

The property of diet in Vasanta is

A. Laghu, ruksha
B. Snigdha, laghu
C. Tikshna, usnam
D. Mandam, sita
Answer» B. Snigdha, laghu
466.

Sex ratio in the Indian context is expressed as

A. Number of males per 1000 females.
B. Number of females per 1000 males.
C. Number of males per 100 females.
D. Number of females per 100 males.
Answer» C. Number of males per 100 females.
467.

19. Sick New Born Care Units (SNCUS) are established at which of the following facilities?

A. First Referral unit
B. District Hospital
C. Community Health Centre
D. Medical College
Answer» C. Community Health Centre
468.

Different agents are used for chlorination of water on large scale. If after chlorination taste of water is not much altered; level of residual chlorine is more stable and persistent. The likely agent to be used for chlorination was:

A. Chloramines
B. Chlorine gas
C. Perchloron
D. Bleaching powder
Answer» E.
469.

An 8 weeks pregnant lady comes to gynae OPD for antenatal visit for the first time. She told the doctor that she has come from far off area and it s not possible to come for her monthly antenatal visits. The doctor advised the minimum number of essential antenatal visits is:

A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
Answer» B. 4
470.

Sentinal surveillance is done for identifying

A. Missed cases
B. Index case
C. Sub-clinical cases
D. Carriers
Answer» B. Index case
471.

The Body Mass Index (BMI) for a normal adult is

A. 13.5 17.99
B. 18.5 24.99
C. 25.5 30.99
D. 31.5 35.99
Answer» C. 25.5 30.99
472.

According to Gherand Samhita, Kumbhaka is classified into how many types

A. 6
B. 5
C. 8
D. 9
Answer» D. 9
473.

Odds ratio for estimation of strength of association is calculated in

A. Cross sectional study
B. Cohort study
C. Intervential study
D. Case-control study
Answer» E.
474.

What type of diet is recommended for weight maintenance?

A. Low protein and low GI
B. High protein and high GI
C. Low protein and high GI
D. High protein and low GI
Answer» B. High protein and high GI
475.

Minimum interval between two doses of Vaccines should be

A. 2 weeks
B. 4 weeks
C. 6 weeks
D. 8 weeks
Answer» C. 6 weeks
476.

The cut off point for diagnosis of anaemia in children aged 6-14 years as recommended by WHO Expert Group is

A. 13.8 g/dl haemoglobin
B. 11.5 g/dl haemoglobin
C. 12 g/dl haemoglobin
D. 10 g/dl haemoglobin
Answer» D. 10 g/dl haemoglobin
477.

A dental surgeon appointed in rural health centre reports an increased incidence of dental carries in the children of that are the relevant preventive measure that he should suggest to the health authorities is:

A. Fluoridation of water
B. Chlorination of water
C. Use of bacterial filter
D. Use of boiled water
Answer» B. Chlorination of water
478.

Primary health care concept was formed by Alma ata Conference in

A. 1950
B. 1970
C. 1978
D. 1998
Answer» D. 1998
479.

These are different types of massage

A. Rubbing, beating
B. Stroking, tapping
C. Vibrating
D. All above
Answer» E.
480.

The daily requirement of Iodine in adult male

A. 10 gm/day
B. 50 gm/day
C. 100 gm/day
D. 150 gm/day
Answer» E.
481.

Tongue is rolled and inhalation is done via mouth followed by Kumbhaka with Bandhas and then exhalation with nostrils in __________ Pranayam

A. Bhramai
B. Plavani
C. Shitali
D. Ujjai
Answer» D. Ujjai
482.

_________ is not a types of Swedish Massage

A. Effleurage
B. P trissage
C. Tapotement
D. Compression
Answer» E.
483.

The body has minimum strength in

A. Hemanta, sisira
B. Vasanta, sarat
C. Varsa, grisma
D. Hemanta grisma
Answer» D. Hemanta grisma
484.

Tongue is rolled and inhalation is done via mouth followed by Kumbhaka with Bandhas and then exhalation with nostrils in _____ Pranayama.

A. Bhastrika
B. Bharamari
C. Ujjayi
D. Sitkari
Answer» E.
485.

NHP 2002 has recommended notifying a contemporary code of ethics, which is to be rigorously implemented by ____

A. AYUSH
B. Medical Council of India
C. CCIM
D. UGC
Answer» C. CCIM
486.

Functions of primary health centre are except .

A. Prevention and control of communicable disease
B. Maternal child health care
C. Safe water supply and sanitation
D. Disability limitation
Answer» E.
487.

Vyayama can be daily done by

A. Those who consume snigdha bhojana
B. Those in state of ajirna
C. Those who are aged
D. In case of Vata Pitta vitiation
Answer» B. Those in state of ajirna
488.

Body massage should be done after

A. Vyayama
B. Udvartanam
C. Snanam
D. Pratimarsa nasya
Answer» B. Udvartanam
489.

The ritu in which Vyayama is to be done with half strength

A. Hemanta, sisira, vasanta
B. Sarat, vasanta, sisira
C. Hemanta, sarat, sisira
D. Varsa, sarat, vasanta
Answer» B. Sarat, vasanta, sisira
490.

According to which Acharya, Vyayama can be done in all seasons

A. Vagbhata
B. Charaka
C. Kashyapa
D. Susruta
Answer» B. Charaka
491.

Which is wrong statement regarding Vyayama

A. Vyayama renders lightness to body
B. Vyayama to be done upto Ardhosakthi
C. Vyayama stimulate Agni
D. Body to be managed prior to Vyayama
Answer» E.