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 1 Match the columns:
Foods Adulterant
A Ice cream I Papaya seeds
B Coffee powder II Cellulose, starch
C Black pepper III Brick powder
D Chilli powder IV Dates husk

a) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D- III

b) A-IV, B-III, C- I, D- II
c) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
d) A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
2 Match the columns:

Disease Causative Organism

A Leprosy I Clostridia
B Pertussis II Vibrio
C Tetanus III Bordetella
D Cholera IV Mycobacteria

a) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I

b) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
c) A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
d) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
3 Match the following:

Vaccines Dosage schedule

A BCG I 9-12 months
B Pentavalent -1 II At Birth
C Measles / Rubella III 5-6 Years
D DPT – 2 IV 6 weeks

a) A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

b) A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
c) A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
d) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

4 Match the columns:

Mosquito Species Name of Mosquito

A Anopheles I Aegypti
B Aedes II Indiana
C Culex III Stephensi
D Mansonia IV Vishnui

a) A-III, B-I C-IV, D-II

b) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
c) A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
d) A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III

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 5 Match the columns:

Name of vector Disease transmitted

A Mosquito I Guinea worm disease
B Flea II Kala Azar
C Cyclops III Yellow fever
D Sandfly IV Typhus

a) A-III, B-IV C-I, D-II

b) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
c) A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
d) A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
6 Match the columns:

Occupational disease Causative Agent

A Siderosis I Cotton dust
B Anthracosis II Iron
C Bagassois III Sugarcane fiber
D Bissynosis IV Coal dust

a) A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III

b) A-II, B-IV C-III, D-I
c) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
d) A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
7 Match the columns:

Vitamin Deficiency Disease

A Vitamin A I Night blindness
B Vitamin B-1 II Scurvy
C Vitamin C III Beri Beri

a) A-III, B-I, C-II

b) A-I, B-II, C-III
c) A-I, B-III, C-II
d) A-III, B-II, C-I
8 Match the following:

Infective Material Type of Bag /Container

A Body parts I Blue cardboard box
B Contaminated waste II Yellow bag
C Waste sharps III Puncture proof box
D Metallic body IV Red bag
implants

a) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I

b) A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
c) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
d) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

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 9 Match the following:

Instrument Used for measuring

A Sling Psychrometer I Atmospheric Pressure
B Barometer II Specific gravity of Milk
C Hydrometer III Humidity
D Lactometer IV Specific gravity of Fluids

a) A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV

b) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
c) A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
d) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
10 Match the following:

Committees Recommendation
A Krishnan Committee I Urban Primary health care system
B Kartar Singh Committee II Concept of Multipurpose Workers
C Chadha Committee III National Malaria Eradication Programme
D Bhore Committee IV Setting up of Primary Health Care Delivery
system

a) A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV

b) A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
c) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
d) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
11 Match the following

Age Beneficiary
A 0 to 28 days I Toddler
B 0 to 1 year II Child
C 0 to 3 years III Infant
D 0 to 18 years. IV Neonate

a) A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV

b) A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
c) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
d) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
12 Match the following

Demographic cycle Relation with birth and death rate

A High Stationary I Death Rate declines; Birth is constant
B Early Expanding II High birth and High Death Rate
C Late expanding III Birth rate Exceeds Death Rate
D Declining IV Birth rate lower than Death Rate

a) A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV

b) A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
c) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
d) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
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 13 Match the following.

Punishable Act Penalty

A Substandard food I Rs 5 lakhs
B Misbranded food II Rs 3 lakhs
C Misleading Advertisement III Rs 10 lakhs
D Unhygienic processing of food IV Rs 1 lakh

a) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV

b) A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
c) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
d) A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III

14 Terms used in the study of sound

Term Meaning
A Acoustics I Unit to measure Intensity
B Hertz II Degree of Highness or Lowness
C Decibel III Unit to measure Frequency
D Pitch IV Science of Sound

a) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I

b) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
c) A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
d) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
15 Match the columns

Disease Classification type

A Plague I Vaccine Preventable Disease
B Leptospirosis II Non-Communicable Disease
C Pertussis III Vector Borne Disease
D Diabetes IV Zoonotic Disease

a) A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II

b) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
c) A-III, B-IV C-I, D-II
d) A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
16 Match the following.

Disease Causes Classification

A Rickets I Childhood Disease
B Rheumatic Heart Disease II Iodine Deficiency Disease
C Down’s Syndrome III Vitamin D Deficiency Disease
D Goitre IV Congenital Disease

a) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

b) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
c) A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
d) A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III
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 17 Consider the following statements about the duties of the sanitary inspector.
1. To seize and destroy food which is unwholesome or exposed to dust and flies.
2. To inspect food establishments and grant license under his/her authority.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

18 Consider the following statements about rivers.

1. Seasonal rivers are those which flow throughout the year.
2. Perennial rivers have flowing water for only certain months of the year.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

19 Consider the following statements about waste water.

1. Grey water is waste water obtained from bathroom and kitchen.
2. Black water is water that has been mixed with waste water from toilet.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

20 Consider the following about Public Private Partnership (PPP):

1. PPP can improve health care services in terms of quality, efficiency and innovation.
2. RMNCH+A is a National Program run on PPP mode.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

21 Consider the following about Vermi-Composting.

1. In this process, the organic waste gets broken-down and fragmented by earth worms
resulting in a non-toxic material called humus which is an excellent fertilizer.
2. The earthworms require moist conditions wherein the organic matter is digested by
the amoeba present in the gut of the earthworms.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

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 22 Consider the following statements about Bio-medical Waste Management Rules 2016:
1. On-site pre-treatment of laboratory, microbiological, blood samples and blood bags
through disinfection or sterilization.
2. Bio-medical waste has been classified into 14 categories instead of 20, to improve the
segregation of waste at source.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are salient feature(s) of Bio-medical Waste
Management Rules 2016?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
23 Consider the following statements about Hypothermia.
1. The new born is at the risk of hypothermia because of poorly developed thermal
control mechanism.
2. The child born with Over weight is at a higher risk of developing hypothermia.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
24 Which of the following are objectives of E.P.I. (Expanded Programme on
Immunisation)?
1. To reduce the mortality and morbidity resulting from vaccine preventable diseases of
childhood against six E.P.I. targeted diseases.
2. To achieve financial stability for import of vaccines.Choose the correct option.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
25 Consider the following about Vitamins and Minerals:
1. Water soluble vitamins are Vitamin A, D, E and K
2. Oil Soluble vitamins are B1, B2, B6, B12 and C
3. The highest store of minerals in human body is in bones and teeth.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) None is correct
26 Consider the following statements about Marasmus:
1. Deficiency of proteins and calories both.
2. Loss of weight is minimal.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct about Marasmus?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
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 27 Consider the following statements about Anthropometry:
1. It is the technique of measuring and quantifying health status of a person.
2. It is done by measuring height, weight, head, chest, and mid upper arm
circumference.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
28 Consider the following about Dietary Fibre:
1. It is the remnant of the edible part of plants and is resistant to digestion and
absorption.
2. When included in diet, it has laxative effects and reduces blood cholesterol level.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

29 Consider the following about respiration:

1. External Respiration – Takes place in the lungs.
2. Internal Respiration – Takes place in each cell of the body.
Which of the above is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

30 Consider the following statements about the duties of the sanitary inspector.
1. To submit memo for launching prosecution for the trades which are conducted
without a license.
2. To take action as per the complaints received by him.
3. To attend court for the cases filed based on his report and help the concerned
prosecution advocate.
Which of the above duties is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) None is correct
31 Consider the following causes of Maternal Deaths:
1. Obstetric causes: Haemorrhage (ante partum, postpartum), Infection and toxemia
2. Non-obstetric causes: Anaemia accidents (obstetric and anesthetic during delivery)
and Associated diseases (tuberculosis, malaria, malnutrition, organic disease like
rheumatic heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, pelvic inflammatory disease)
3. Social Causes: Early and late pregnancy, repeated pregnancy, large family size, and
poor nutrition.
Which of the above cause(s) is/are correctly matched?
a) 3 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) None of the above
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 32 Consider the following about Cold Chain Equipment:
1. Walk in Freezers – Temperature maintained is -25 degree Celsius to -75 degree
Celsius. Used for bulk storage of OPV vaccine and for preparation of ice packs.
2. Walk in Coolers – Temperature maintained at +2 Degrees Celsius to +8 Degree
Celsius, Used for bulk storage of all UIP vaccines.
3. Deep Freezers – Temperature is maintained between -15 to -25 Degree Celsius. Used
for storing OPV vaccines or for freezing Ice Packs.
Which of the above is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) None is correct

33 Consider the following weather conditions which determine effects of air pollution:
1. Effect of precipitation – particulate matter mixes with rain or snow reducing air
pollution
2. Wind – By the action of dispersion thus reducing air pollution.
Which of the above is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

34 External ventilation can be achieved by:

1. Constructing wider streets, providing parks, open spaces and playgrounds.
2. Restricting the height of houses and regular removal of garbage.
3. Construction of windmills in all available open spaces.
Choose the correct option.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) None of the above

35 Physical examination of air can be done by:

1. Temperature of the air by using a thermometer.
2. Humidity of air by any type of hygrometer.
3. Cooling power of air by Anemometer.
Choose the correct option.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) None of the above
36 Consider the following points in the context of collection of water sample.
1. If from tap, water should be allowed to run for few minutes before collection.
2. If from a tank or river, it should be collected from a equal distance away from both
the banks.
Choose the correct option.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
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 37 Consider the following statements regarding chicken pox.
1. The causative agent of chicken pox V-Z virus is also called human herpes virus
2. Infection during pregnancy presents risk for the foetus leading to congenital varicella
syndrome.
3. Chicken pox shows a seasonal trend in India occurring usually during last six months
of the year.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 3 Only
d) 1, 2 and 3
38 Which of the following is not a Clinical stage of Measles?
a) Prodromal Stage
b) Eruptive Phase
c) Post Measles Stage
d) Recessive Stage
39 Consider the following statements about Hepatitis infection.
1. Hepatits A virus is transmitted through Faeco-oral route while Hepatits B is
transmitted through contaminated blood.
2. Hepatits A is preventable by drinking boiled water or proper filtered water.
3. The vaccination schedule for Hepatits A consists of two doses with a gap of 6 to 12
months.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
40 Consider the following:
1. Black Bag: Household and non-infectious waste for management by Municipal
Corporation clearance (paper, packing material paper napkins)
2. Yellow Bag: Clinical infected waste for incineration (gloves, syringes, stained
gauze, dressings, cotton, blood transfusion sets.)
3. Green Bag: Plastic items for recycling (I.V. Sets, Tyles tubes, respiratory tubing,
plastic wrappers)
4. Red Bag: Infected Linen for Laundry (blood and bloody fluid-stained bedsheets,
clothes.
Which of the above is/are correctly matched as per the Universal Coding System?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
d) 1, 2 and 3 only
41 Which of the following is/are natural way(s) to purify air?
1. Sunlight: Heat kills the insects and germs in the air. (Especially ultra-violet rays)
2. Diffusion of Gases: Dilutes the impurities in the air
Choose the correct option.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

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 42 Consider the following preventive measure:
1. Inhalation, swallowing or direct contact with the skin should be avoided.
2. The employees should be monitored at intervals not exceeding 6 months by use of
the film badge or pocket electrometer devices.
3. Suitable protective clothing to prevent contact with harmful material should be used.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct Preventive measures for Radiation
Hazards?
a) 1 only
b) 1, 2 and 3
c) 2 and 3 Only
d) 1 and 3 only
43 Which of the following is/are factors influencing population growth?
1. Fertility
2. Mortality
3. Migration
4. Marriage
Choose the correct option.
a) 1 only
b) 1, 2, 3 and 4
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3 only
44 Consider the following about Earth’s atmosphere and its approximate division in
kilometres.
1. Troposphere – 0 to 12 kms.
2. Stratosphere – 12 to 50 kms.
3. Thermosphere – 50 to 80 kms.
4. Mesosphere – 80 to 700 kms.
Which of the above is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
45 Types of Environments affecting human health.
1. Physical Environment - air, water, food, soil, radiation, heat and cold.
2. Biological Environment - vegetations, animal, birds, insects, fungus etc.
3. Social Environment - Contact with persons within the family, social group, and
workplace.
4. Economic Environment - The individual lifestyle, opportunity for education and
employment.
Which of the above is/are correctly matched?
a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2 and 4 only
46 Which keyboard keys can be used to align the text to the left side of the document in
MS Word?
a) Ctrl + L
b) Alt + Spacebar
c) Ctrl + Spacebar
d) Tab + L
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 47 Which of the given combinations of File type and its extension is/are incorrect?
1. MS Word - .doc
2. MS Excel - .xls
3. MS PowerPoint- .ppt
4. MS Outlook - .out
Choose the appropriate option:
a) 4 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2 and 4 only
48 Which keyboard shortcut key can be used to save a document directly?
a) Alt + S
b) Ctrl + D
c) Ctrl + F
d) Ctrl + S
49 Which of the following MS Office applications can be used to show the development
data of a company with pictorial and audio/visual format, where each page gives
different information?
a) MS Word
b) MS Excel
c) MS PowerPoint
d) MS Outlook
50 What are the commonly used basic MS Office tools?
1. Microsoft Paint
2. Microsoft Excel
3. Microsoft Access
4. Microsoft PowerPoint
5. Microsoft Outlook
Choose the correct option.
a) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
b) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2 and 4 only
51 Which of the following are components of GIS?
1. Hardware
2. Software
3. Data
4. People
Choose the correct option:
a) 1 and 4 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
52 Geotagging can help users find
1. A variety of location-specific information.
2. Images taken near a given location by entering latitude and longitude coordinates into
a suitable search engine.
3. Position of the sun during day time.
4. Position of the moon during night time.
Choose the correct option.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 4 only
d) 1, 2 and 3 only
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 53 Which of the following is not one of the main strategies to achieve the objectives of the
Leprosy Eradication Programme?
a) Construction of Hospitals for Leprosy patients
b) Integrated leprosy services through general health care system
c) Early detection and complete treatment of new leprosy cases
d) Carrying out household contact survey for early detection of cases
54 The main objectives of the Swachh Bharat Mission- Urban (SBM-U) are:
1. Elimination of open defecation and Eradication of manual scavenging
2. Modern and scientific municipal solid waste management
3. To effect behavioural change regarding healthy sanitation practices
4. Generate awareness about sanitation and its linkage with public health
Choose the correct option.:
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
d) None of the above

55 Main Objectives of the National Diabetes Control Programme are:

1. Identification of high-risk subjects at an early stage and imparting appropriate health
education.
2. Early diagnosis and management of cases.
3. To facilitate surgeries of diabetic patients.
Choose the correct option.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) None of the above
56 Toxoplasmosis is transmitted by
a) Mosquito
b) Rat
c) Fleas
d) Cat
57 The term “sullage” means
a) waste water with human excreta
b) industrial waste water with chemicals
c) waste water with infectious microorganisms
d) waste water without human excreta
58 A sanitary worker is presented with allergy of hands after wearing latex gloves. What
would a sanitary inspector suggest in this regard?
a) Use of sanitizer or handwash after work
b) Use of polyvinyl gloves
c) Use of cotton gloves
d) Not wearing any gloves at all

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 59 Aflatoxins causing hepatotoxicity is found in
a) Groundnuts
b) Drumstick
c) Masoor dal
d) Mustard
60 Consuming raw eggs on regular basis causes which deficiency?
a) Calcium
b) Biotin
c) Pyridoxine
d) Cyanocobalamin
61 The eco-friendly Bagasse plates are made from
a) Banana
b) Areca
c) Lotus leaf
d) Sugarcane
62 Identify the characteristics of artificially ripened mangoes
1. Float in water
2. Sink in water
3. Smells good
4. Do not smell
Choose the most appropriate option from the above:
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 1 and 4 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 2 and 4 only
63 Which of the following statements about E-Cigarettes is incorrect?
a) They heat a liquid to create aerosols that are inhaled by the user
b) They have been proven to be absolutely safe for human consumption
c) They may contain carcinogens
d) They may or may not contain nicotine
64 A packet of snack has an allergen advice on its cover that says “This may contain
wheat”. This advice may be for people suffering from
a) Lactose intolerance
b) Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
c) Celiac disease
d) Ulcerative colitis
65 The carcinogenic agent present in pink and blue colour cotton candy is
a) Carmoisine
b) Ponceau 4R
c) Allura red
d) Rhodamine

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 66 Black-foot disease is caused due to groundwater contaminated with excess of
a) Nitrate
b) Fluoride
c) Arsenic
d) Sulphur
67 Which of the following bacteria shows chain like pattern during gram staining?
a) Pneumococcus
b) Streptococcus
c) Staphylococcus
d) Gonococcus
68 Phenol co-efficient indicates
a) Relative efficacy of disinfectant
b) Dilution of disinfectant
c) Quantity of disinfectant
d) All of the above
69 Which of the following substances a sanitary inspector would prefer to use to clean a
blood spill in the hospital bed?
a) Chloroxylenol
b) Sodium hypochlorite
c) Formaldehyde
d) Cresol
70 Pyrethrin used in mosquito control is
a) natural agent
b) synthetic agent
c) alkaloid
d) Anti-fungal agent
71 Identify the source from which compostable polythene like bags are usually made
a) Latex
b) Banana
c) Areca
d) Corn starch
72 Excess of nitrate in drinking water causes
a) Bone disease
b) Hyperpigmentation
c) Methemoglobinemia
d) Lung cancer
73 Which of the following is not a part of Hutchinson’s triad in syphilis?
a) Eye defect
b) Deafness
c) Peg shaped teeth
d) Congenital heart defect
74 Hansen’s disease is
a) Syphilis
b) Leprosy
c) Cryptococcosis
d) Tuberculosis
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 75 The following tests are used to check efficiency of pasteurization of milk except
a) Phosphatase test
b) Standard plate count
c) Coliform count
d) Methylene blue reduction test
76 Lyophilization means
a) Sterilization
b) Freeze drying
c) Burning to ashes
d) Exposure to formation
77 The term halitosis is used for
a) bad breath
b) Dental caries
c) Periodontal disease
d) Infections of nose and throat
78 Excessive sweating with offensive smell of the feet can be washed with
a) Salt water
b) Diluted formalin
c) Diluted boric acid
d) Chloroxylenol
79 Which of the following is not a factor of epidemiological triad?
a) Agent
b) Disease
c) Host
d) Environment
80 NIKSHAY portal is associated with which of the following eradication programmes?
a) Tuberculosis
b) Leprosy
c) Poliomyelitis
d) Malaria
81 Apgar score is to evaluate physical condition of
a) Mother
b) Newborn
c) Elderly
d) Toddlers
82 LaQshya programme is a
a) nutrition programme
b) maternal and child health programme
c) adolescent health programme
d) Infectious disease control programme
83 Freshness of eggs may be tested by
a) Heating
b) Candling
c) Coagulation
d) Cooling
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 84 Horrock’s apparatus is a water testing apparatus to find out
a) quality of water
b) amount of bleaching powder
c) turbidity of water
d) temperature of water

85 P.R.A.I type latrine is a

a) Bore hole latrine
b) Pit latrine
c) Water seal latrine
d) Dug well latrine
86 Which of the following is the most appropriate with regard to Local Self Government?
a) It has a definite territory
b) It is responsible for managing multi-dimensional local affairs including the
development activities and delivery of services at the local level
c) It is a sovereign body with its own decision-making authority
d) Both “a” and “b” are correct

87 Which one of the following liberties is not embodied in the preamble to the
constitution?
a) Liberty of expression
b) Liberty of belief
c) Liberty of thought
d) Economic Liberty
88 Under the 74th Constitutional Amendment, the superintendence, direction and control
of the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, all elections to the
Municipalities shall be vested in the:
a) Election commission of India
b) State Election Commission
c) State government
d) Both “a” and “b”

89 Which of the following about Punjab is incorrect?

a) The state tree of Punjab is Tahli/Shisham
b) The state animal of Punjab is Black Buck
c) The state bird of Punjab is Peacock
d) The state aquatic animal of Punjab is Indus River Dolphin
90 As per Twelfth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, which of the following is not a
function of Urban Local government?
a) Urban planning including town planning
b) Regulation of slaughter houses and tanneries
c) Cattle pounds; prevention of cruelty to animals
d) Minor Forest produce

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 91 Consider the following statements regarding MSP:
1) It ensures minimum assured price for the agricultural produce
2) It helps in ensuring food security
3) Now it has been withdrawn by the Government
Which of the above statements are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
92 Consider the following statements:
1. Growth rate of population means the number of births per thousand people
2. In India, death rate is continuously declining but birth rate is continuously increasing
Which of the statements above is/are incorrect?
a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
93 Which of the following is/are correct about the significance of the Lucknow Pact
(1916)?
a) It could not provide Hindu-Muslim co-operation
b) It provided an agreement of Hindu-Muslim cooperation
c) Once again the Indian National Congress became a divided body
d) Mahatma Gandhi hereafter modified his views about India politics
94 Which was not a feature of the Civil Disobedience Movement?
a) It started with the Dandi march
b) Peasants refused to pay land revenue
c) Women did not participate in the movement
d) Under Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, the Pathans organized the society of Khudai
Khidmatgars
95 The breakdown of pyruvate to give carbon dioxide, water and energy takes place in
a) Endoplasmic Reticulum
b) Mitochondria
c) Lysosomes
d) Nucleus
96 If the infectious agent can only multiply inside living cells, this agent would likely be:
a) Fungus
b) Virus
c) Protozoa
d) Parasite
97 The process of converting analog signals into digital signals is called
a) Encoding
b) Modulation
c) Decoding
d) Demodulation
98 One cannot see through the fog, because
a) refractive index of the fog is very high
b) light suffers total reflection at droplets
c) fog absorbs light
d) light is scattered by the droplets

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 99 The presence of high coliform counts in water indicates
a) contamination by human wastes.
b) phosphorus contamination.
c) decreased biological oxygen demand.
d) hydrocarbon contamination.

100 Veer Savarkar international airport is located in

a) Indore
b) Siliguri
c) Raipur
d) Port Blair
101 If A:B is 4:5, B:C is 3:7, C:D is 1:3. Find A:B:C:D.
a) 12:15:21:63
b) 28:35:49:147
c) 12:15:35:105
d) 15:35:49:63
102 75% of a number is added to 100. If the result is twice the number, then the number is:
a) 80
b) 100
c) 60
d) 75
103 The first day of a month is Monday. The last day of the month will be:
a) Tuesday
b) Wednesday
c) Sunday
d) Cannot be determined

104 Statements: Some cars are trucks. All the trucks are vehicles.
Conclusions:
I. Some cars are vehicles.
II. No truck is car.
a) Only (I) conclusion follows
b) Only (II) conclusion follows
c) Either (I) or (II) follows
d) Neither (I) nor (II) follows
105 The price of 2 jugs and 4 glasses is Rs. 1600. With the same money one can buy 1 jug
and 6 glasses. If one wants to buy 3 jugs and 5 glasses, how much shall he have to pay?
a) 2200
b) 2600
c) 2500
d) 2400

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 Directions (Question Nos.106 to 110): The following table gives the sale of cars
manufactured by Tata company over the years.
Number of Different Types of cars Sold by Tata Company Over the Years (Numbers in
Thousands)
Types of Tata cars
Year
Safari Nexon Tiago Harrier Punch
2012 93 162 132 120 126

2013 108 144 120 102 144

2014 114 132 93 123 153

2015 123 108 168 108 93

2016 108 93 153 93 108

2017 123 78 183 63 138

2018 133 103 178 118 163

106 What was the approximate percentage increase in the sales of Punch cars in 2018
compared to that in 2012?
a) 28%
b) 31%
c) 33%
d) 29%
107 The total sales of all the seven years is the maximum for which model of car?
a) Safari
b) Nexon
c) Tiago
d) Harrier
108 What is the difference in the number of Harrier cars sold in 2013 and 2017?
a) 24000
b) 28000
c) 35000
d) 39000
109 The percentage of Safari cars sold to the total number of cars sold was maximum in the
year?
a) 2014
b) 2015
c) 2016
d) 2017
110 In case of which model of car there was a continuous decrease in sales from 2012 to
2017?
a) Safari
b) Nexon
c) Tiago
d) Harrier

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 111 ਸੂਚੀ । ਸੂਚੀ ।।

(A) ਭੱ ਠ ਝੋਕਣਾ ।. ਥੋੜ੍ਹੇ ਚਚਰ ਦਾ ਜੋਸ਼ ਹੋਣਾ

(B) ਦੱ ਧ ਦਾ ਉਬਾਲ ਹੋਣਾ ।।. ਬੇਲੋੜ੍ਾ ਬੋਲਣਾ

(C) ਝੱ ਗ ਛੱ ਡਣਾ ।।।. ਬਹਤ ਦਖੀ ਹੋਣਾ

(D) ਚਜਿੰ ਦ ਨੱਕ ਚਿਚ ਆਉਣਾ ।V. ਬੇਲੋੜ੍ਾ ਕਿੰ ਮ ਕਰਨਾ

ਉਪਰੋਕਤ ਦਾ ਸਹੀ ਚਮਲਾਨ ਕਰੋ :

a) (A)- IV, (B)- III, (C)- I, (D)- II
b) (A)- IV, (B)- III, (C)-II, (D)- I
c) (A)- IV, (B)- I, (C)- II, (D)- III
d) (A)- IV, (B)- I, (C)- III, (D)- II

112 ਹੇਠ ਚਲਚਖਆਂ ਚਿਚੋਂ ਚਿਸਚਮਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਚਣੋਂ:

a) ਤਾ, ਤੇ, ਤੀ

b) ਦਾ, ਦੇ, ਦੀ

c) ਕਾ, ਕੇ, ਕੀ

d) ਨੀ, ਿੇ, ਹਾਏ

113 ਪੱ ਠੇ ਕਾਮੇ ਦੀ ਿਰਤੋਂ ਕਦੋਂ ਕੀਤੀ ਜਾਂਦੀ ਹੈ ?

a) ਚਕਸੇ ਦਆਰਾ ਕਹੇ ਜਾਂ ਚਲਖੇ ਸ਼ਬਦਾਂ ਨੂਿੰ ਚਜਉਂ ਦਾ ਚਤਉਂ ਚਲਖਣ ਲਈ ।

b) ਚਕਸੇ ਦਆਰਾ ਕਹੇ ਸ਼ਬਦਾਂ ਨੂਿੰ ਆਪਣੇ ਅਨਸਾਰ ਚਲਖਣ ਲਈ ।

c) ਚਕਸੇ ਦਆਰਾ ਕਹੇ ਸ਼ਬਦਾਂ ਨੂਿੰ ਸੋਧਣ ਲਈ ।

d) ਉਪਰੋਕਤ ਸਾਰੇ
114 ‘ਪਰ’ ਅਗੇਤਰ ਨਾਲ ਬਚਣਆ ਚਕਹੜ੍ਾ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਠੀਕ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ:

a) ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ

b) ਪਰਉਪਕਾਰ

c) ਪਰਤਿੰ ਤਰ

d) ਪਰਦੇਸ
115 ‘ਦਚਰਆ ਚਿਚ ਸੱ ਕੀ ਥਾਂ’ ਨੂਿੰ ਚਕਹਾ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ:-

a) ਬਰੇਤਾ
b) ਬੇਟ
c) ਸਾਚਹਲ
d) ਚਕਨਾਰਾ

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 116 ‘If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.’ ਦਾ ਸਹੀ ਅਨਿਾਦ

ਹੈ:
a) ਜੇ ਤਹਾਨੂਿੰ ਚਕਸੇ ਤਰਹਾਂ ਦਾ ਿੀ ਸਿਾਲ ਹੋਏ, ਤਸੀਂ ਬੇਚਝਜਕ ਮੇਰੇ ਨਾਲ ਸਿੰ ਪਰਕ ਕਰ ਸਕਦੇ ਹੋ।
b) ਤਹਾਨੂਿੰ ਜੇਕਰ ਅੱ ਗੇ ਦਾ ਿੀ ਸਿਾਲ ਹੋਏ, ਤਸੀਂ ਡਰੇ ਚਬਨਾਂ ਮੇਰੇ ਨਾਲ ਸਿੰ ਪਰਕ ਕਰ ਸਕਦੇ ਹੋ।
c) ਤਹਾਨੂਿੰ ਅੱ ਗੇ ਹੋਰ ਕੋਈ ਿੀ ਸਿਾਲ ਹੋਏ, ਤਸੀਂ ਡਰੇ ਚਬਨਾਂ ਮੇਰੇ ਨਾਲ ਸਿੰ ਬਿੰ ਧ ਬਣਾ ਸਕਦੇ ਹੋ।
d) ਜੇ ਤਹਾਨੂਿੰ ਅੱ ਗੇ ਕੋਈ ਿੀ ਸਿਾਲ ਹੋਏ, ਤਸੀਂ ਚਕਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ ਡਰੇ ਚਬਨਾਂ ਮੇਰੇ ਨਾਲ ਸਿੰ ਪਰਕ ਕਰ ਸਕਦੇ
ਹੋ।
117 ਹੇਠ ਚਲਖੇ ਿਾਕ ਚਿੱ ਚੋਂ ਅਸ਼ੁੱ ਧ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਚਣੋ-

“ਚਮਹਨਤ ਸਫਲਤਾ ਦੀ ਕਿੰ ਨਜੀ ਹੈ”।

a) ਕਿੰ ਨਜੀ
b) ਚਮਹਨਤ
c) ਸਫ਼ਲਤਾ
d) ਦੀ
118 Overlook ਲਈ ਸਹੀ ਪਿੰ ਜਾਬੀ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਕੀ ਹੈ?

a) ਉੱਪਰ ਿੇਖਣਾ
b) ਨਜ਼ਰ ਅਿੰ ਦਾਜ਼ ਕਰਨਾ
c) ਉੱਚੀ ਥਾਂ ‘ਤੇ ਖਲੋ ਕੇ ਿੇਖਣਾ
d) ਇਹਨਾਂ ਚਿੱ ਚੋਂ ਕੋਈ ਿੀ ਨਹੀਂ
119 ਚਮਲਾਨ ਕਰੋ:

1. ਮੇਰੇ ਕੋਲ ਪਿੰ ਜਾਹ ਰਪਏ ਹਨ। A. ਇਕੱ ਠ ਿਾਚਕ ਨਾਂਿ

2. ਮੇਰੇ ਚਪੱ ਛੇ ਇੱ ਕ ਗੱ ਡੀ ਖੜ੍ਹੀ ਹੈ। B. ਚਨਸਚੇ ਿਾਚਕ ਪੜ੍ਨਾਂਿ
3. ਇਸ ਜਮਾਤ ਦੇ ਸਾਰੇ ਚਿਚਦਆਰਥੀ ਪਾਸ ਹੋ ਗਏ। C. ਸਿੰ ਚਖਆ ਿਾਚਕ ਚਿਸੇਸਣ
4. ਇਹ ਬੜ੍ਾ ਸਹਣਾ ਚਚੱ ਤਰ ਹੈ। D. ਸਥਾਨ ਿਾਚਕ ਚਕਚਰਆ ਚਿਸੇਸਣ

a) 1(A), 2(B), 3(C), 4(D)

b) 1(B), 2(A), 3(C), 4(D)
c) 1(D), 2(B), 3(C), 4(A)
d) 1(C), 2(D), 3(A), 4(B)

120 ‘ਗਸ਼ ਪੈਣਾ’ ਦਾ ਅਰਥ ਹੈ:

a) ਬੇਹੋਸ਼ ਹੋਣਾ
b) ਘਬਰਾ ਜਾਣਾ
c) ਹਿੰ ਕਾਰੇ ਜਾਣਾ
d) ਸਤੇ ਚਸੱ ਧ

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 PUNJAB PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING ANY DETAILS OR ATTEMPTING TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS
Total Questions: 120
Time Allowed: 2 Hours
Candidate’s Name _________________________________________ Question Booklet
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B
Date of Birth
DATE MONTH YEAR

OMR Response Sheet No. __________________________________

Booklet Series No.
Roll No. ________________
Candidate’s Signature
(Please sign in the box)

INSTRUCTIONS
1. The candidate shall NOT open this booklet till the time told to do so by the Invigilation Staff.
However, in the meantime, the candidate can read these instructions carefully and subsequently
fill the appropriate columns given above in CAPITAL letters. The candidate may also fill the
relevant boxes 1 to 9 of the Optical Mark Reader (OMR) response sheet, supplied separately.
2. Use only blue or black ball point pen to fill the relevant columns on this page as well as in OMR
sheet. Use of Ink pen or any other pen is not allowed.
3. Other than filling credentials/information in specific space allotted above, do not write anything
else on the Test Booklet. Space for rough work is provided at the end. The candidate shall be
liable for any adverse effect if the information given above is wrong or illegible or incomplete.
4. Each candidate is required to attempt 120 questions in 120 minutes, except for
orthopedically/visually impaired candidates, who would be given 40 extra minutes, for marking
correct responses on the OMR sheet.
5. The question paper booklet has 24 pages.
6. The candidates, when allowed to open the question paper booklet, must first check the entire
booklet to confirm that the booklet has complete number of pages, the pages are printed correctly
and there are no blank or torn pages. In case there is any such error in the question paper booklet
then the candidate should IMMEDIATELY bring this fact to the notice of the Invigilation Staff
and obtain a new booklet of the same series as given earlier.
7. The serial number of the new Question booklet, if issued for some reason, should be entered in
the relevant column of the OMR. The Invigilation Staff must make necessary corrections in their
record regarding the change in the serial no. of Question booklet.
8. The paper consists of total 480 Marks. Each question shall carry 4 marks. There are four options
for each question and the candidate has to mark the MOST APPROPRIATE answer on the OMR
response sheet.
9. There is negative marking (1 mark for each question) for questions wrongly answered by the
candidate.
10. If a candidate gives more than one answer, it will be treated as a wrong answer and shall attract
negative marking even if one of the given answers is correct.
11. If Question is left blank, i.e. question remains unattempted, there will be no penalty for that
question.
12. Use of any type of Calculator is prohibited.
13. The candidate MUST READ INSTRUCTIONS BEHIND THE OMR SHEET before
answering the questions and check that the two carbon copies attached to the OMR sheet are
intact.
 1 ਸੂਚੀ । ਸੂਚੀ ।।

(A) ਭੱ ਠ ਝੋਕਣਾ ।. ਥੋੜ੍ਹੇ ਚਚਰ ਦਾ ਜੋਸ਼ ਹੋਣਾ

(B) ਦੱ ਧ ਦਾ ਉਬਾਲ ਹੋਣਾ ।।. ਬੇਲੋੜ੍ਾ ਬੋਲਣਾ

(C) ਝੱ ਗ ਛੱ ਡਣਾ ।।।. ਬਹਤ ਦਖੀ ਹੋਣਾ

(D) ਚਜਿੰ ਦ ਨੱਕ ਚਿਚ ਆਉਣਾ ।V. ਬੇਲੋੜ੍ਾ ਕਿੰ ਮ ਕਰਨਾ

ਉਪਰੋਕਤ ਦਾ ਸਹੀ ਚਮਲਾਨ ਕਰੋ :

a) (A)- IV, (B)- III, (C)- I, (D)- II
b) (A)- IV, (B)- III, (C)-II, (D)- I
c) (A)- IV, (B)- I, (C)- II, (D)- III
d) (A)- IV, (B)- I, (C)- III, (D)- II

2 ਹੇਠ ਚਲਚਖਆਂ ਚਿਚੋਂ ਚਿਸਚਮਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਚਣੋਂ:

a) ਤਾ, ਤੇ, ਤੀ

b) ਦਾ, ਦੇ, ਦੀ

c) ਕਾ, ਕੇ, ਕੀ

d) ਨੀ, ਿੇ, ਹਾਏ

3 ਪੱ ਠੇ ਕਾਮੇ ਦੀ ਿਰਤੋਂ ਕਦੋਂ ਕੀਤੀ ਜਾਂਦੀ ਹੈ ?

a) ਚਕਸੇ ਦਆਰਾ ਕਹੇ ਜਾਂ ਚਲਖੇ ਸ਼ਬਦਾਂ ਨੂਿੰ ਚਜਉਂ ਦਾ ਚਤਉਂ ਚਲਖਣ ਲਈ ।

b) ਚਕਸੇ ਦਆਰਾ ਕਹੇ ਸ਼ਬਦਾਂ ਨੂਿੰ ਆਪਣੇ ਅਨਸਾਰ ਚਲਖਣ ਲਈ ।

c) ਚਕਸੇ ਦਆਰਾ ਕਹੇ ਸ਼ਬਦਾਂ ਨੂਿੰ ਸੋਧਣ ਲਈ ।

d) ਉਪਰੋਕਤ ਸਾਰੇ
4 ‘ਪਰ’ ਅਗੇਤਰ ਨਾਲ ਬਚਣਆ ਚਕਹੜ੍ਾ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਠੀਕ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ:

a) ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ

b) ਪਰਉਪਕਾਰ

c) ਪਰਤਿੰ ਤਰ

d) ਪਰਦੇਸ
5 ‘ਦਚਰਆ ਚਿਚ ਸੱ ਕੀ ਥਾਂ’ ਨੂਿੰ ਚਕਹਾ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ:-
a) ਬਰੇਤਾ
b) ਬੇਟ
c) ਸਾਚਹਲ
d) ਚਕਨਾਰਾ

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 6 ‘If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.’ ਦਾ ਸਹੀ ਅਨਿਾਦ
ਹੈ:
a) ਜੇ ਤਹਾਨੂਿੰ ਚਕਸੇ ਤਰਹਾਂ ਦਾ ਿੀ ਸਿਾਲ ਹੋਏ, ਤਸੀਂ ਬੇਚਝਜਕ ਮੇਰੇ ਨਾਲ ਸਿੰ ਪਰਕ ਕਰ ਸਕਦੇ ਹੋ।
b) ਤਹਾਨੂਿੰ ਜੇਕਰ ਅੱ ਗੇ ਦਾ ਿੀ ਸਿਾਲ ਹੋਏ, ਤਸੀਂ ਡਰੇ ਚਬਨਾਂ ਮੇਰੇ ਨਾਲ ਸਿੰ ਪਰਕ ਕਰ ਸਕਦੇ ਹੋ।
c) ਤਹਾਨੂਿੰ ਅੱ ਗੇ ਹੋਰ ਕੋਈ ਿੀ ਸਿਾਲ ਹੋਏ, ਤਸੀਂ ਡਰੇ ਚਬਨਾਂ ਮੇਰੇ ਨਾਲ ਸਿੰ ਬਿੰ ਧ ਬਣਾ ਸਕਦੇ ਹੋ।
d) ਜੇ ਤਹਾਨੂਿੰ ਅੱ ਗੇ ਕੋਈ ਿੀ ਸਿਾਲ ਹੋਏ, ਤਸੀਂ ਚਕਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ ਡਰੇ ਚਬਨਾਂ ਮੇਰੇ ਨਾਲ ਸਿੰ ਪਰਕ ਕਰ ਸਕਦੇ
ਹੋ।
7 ਹੇਠ ਚਲਖੇ ਿਾਕ ਚਿੱ ਚੋਂ ਅਸ਼ੁੱ ਧ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਚਣੋ-
“ਚਮਹਨਤ ਸਫਲਤਾ ਦੀ ਕਿੰ ਨਜੀ ਹੈ”।
a) ਕਿੰ ਨਜੀ
b) ਚਮਹਨਤ
c) ਸਫ਼ਲਤਾ
d) ਦੀ
8 Overlook ਲਈ ਸਹੀ ਪਿੰ ਜਾਬੀ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਕੀ ਹੈ?
a) ਉੱਪਰ ਿੇਖਣਾ
b) ਨਜ਼ਰ ਅਿੰ ਦਾਜ਼ ਕਰਨਾ
c) ਉੱਚੀ ਥਾਂ ‘ਤੇ ਖਲੋ ਕੇ ਿੇਖਣਾ
d) ਇਹਨਾਂ ਚਿੱ ਚੋਂ ਕੋਈ ਿੀ ਨਹੀਂ
9 ਚਮਲਾਨ ਕਰੋ:

1. ਮੇਰੇ ਕੋਲ ਪਿੰ ਜਾਹ ਰਪਏ ਹਨ। A. ਇਕੱ ਠ ਿਾਚਕ ਨਾਂਿ

2. ਮੇਰੇ ਚਪੱ ਛੇ ਇੱ ਕ ਗੱ ਡੀ ਖੜ੍ਹੀ ਹੈ। B. ਚਨਸਚੇ ਿਾਚਕ ਪੜ੍ਨਾਂਿ

3. ਇਸ ਜਮਾਤ ਦੇ ਸਾਰੇ ਚਿਚਦਆਰਥੀ ਪਾਸ ਹੋ ਗਏ। C. ਸਿੰ ਚਖਆ ਿਾਚਕ ਚਿਸੇਸਣ

4. ਇਹ ਬੜ੍ਾ ਸਹਣਾ ਚਚੱ ਤਰ ਹੈ। D. ਸਥਾਨ ਿਾਚਕ ਚਕਚਰਆ ਚਿਸੇਸਣ

a) 1(A), 2(B), 3(C), 4(D)

b) 1(B), 2(A), 3(C), 4(D)
c) 1(D), 2(B), 3(C), 4(A)
d) 1(C), 2(D), 3(A), 4(B)

10 ‘ਗਸ਼ ਪੈਣਾ’ ਦਾ ਅਰਥ ਹੈ:

a) ਬੇਹੋਸ਼ ਹੋਣਾ
b) ਘਬਰਾ ਜਾਣਾ
c) ਹਿੰ ਕਾਰੇ ਜਾਣਾ
d) ਸਤੇ ਚਸੱ ਧ

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 11 Match the columns:
Foods Adulterant
A Ice cream I Papaya seeds
B Coffee powder II Cellulose, starch
C Black pepper III Brick powder
D Chilli powder IV Dates husk

a) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D- III

b) A-IV, B-III, C- I, D- II
c) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
d) A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
12 Match the columns:

Disease Causative Organism

A Leprosy I Clostridia
B Pertussis II Vibrio
C Tetanus III Bordetella
D Cholera IV Mycobacteria

a) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I

b) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
c) A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
d) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
13 Match the following:

Vaccines Dosage schedule

A BCG I 9-12 months
B Pentavalent -1 II At Birth
C Measles / Rubella III 5-6 Years
D DPT – 2 IV 6 weeks

a) A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

b) A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
c) A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
d) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

14 Match the columns:

Mosquito Species Name of Mosquito

A Anopheles I Aegypti
B Aedes II Indiana
C Culex III Stephensi
D Mansonia IV Vishnui

a) A-III, B-I C-IV, D-II

b) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
c) A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
d) A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III

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 15 Match the columns:

Name of vector Disease transmitted

A Mosquito I Guinea worm disease
B Flea II Kala Azar
C Cyclops III Yellow fever
D Sandfly IV Typhus

a) A-III, B-IV C-I, D-II

b) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
c) A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
d) A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
16 Match the columns:

Occupational disease Causative Agent

A Siderosis I Cotton dust
B Anthracosis II Iron
C Bagassois III Sugarcane fiber
D Bissynosis IV Coal dust

a) A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III

b) A-II, B-IV C-III, D-I
c) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
d) A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
17 Match the columns:

Vitamin Deficiency Disease

A Vitamin A I Night blindness
B Vitamin B-1 II Scurvy
C Vitamin C III Beri Beri

a) A-III, B-I, C-II

b) A-I, B-II, C-III
c) A-I, B-III, C-II
d) A-III, B-II, C-I
18 Match the following:

Infective Material Type of Bag /Container

A Body parts I Blue cardboard box
B Contaminated waste II Yellow bag
C Waste sharps III Puncture proof box
D Metallic body IV Red bag
implants

a) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I

b) A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
c) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
d) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

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 19 Match the following:

Instrument Used for measuring

A Sling Psychrometer I Atmospheric Pressure
B Barometer II Specific gravity of Milk
C Hydrometer III Humidity
D Lactometer IV Specific gravity of Fluids

a) A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV

b) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
c) A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
d) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
20 Match the following:

Committees Recommendation
A Krishnan Committee I Urban Primary health care system
B Kartar Singh Committee II Concept of Multipurpose Workers
C Chadha Committee III National Malaria Eradication Programme
D Bhore Committee IV Setting up of Primary Health Care Delivery
system

a) A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV

b) A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
c) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
d) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
21 Match the following

Age Beneficiary
A 0 to 28 days I Toddler
B 0 to 1 year II Child
C 0 to 3 years III Infant
D 0 to 18 years. IV Neonate

a) A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV

b) A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
c) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
d) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
22 Match the following

Demographic cycle Relation with birth and death rate

A High Stationary I Death Rate declines; Birth is constant
B Early Expanding II High birth and High Death Rate
C Late expanding III Birth rate Exceeds Death Rate
D Declining IV Birth rate lower than Death Rate

a) A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV

b) A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
c) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
d) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
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 23 Match the following.

Punishable Act Penalty

A Substandard food I Rs 5 lakhs
B Misbranded food II Rs 3 lakhs
C Misleading Advertisement III Rs 10 lakhs
D Unhygienic processing of food IV Rs 1 lakh

a) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV

b) A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
c) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
d) A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III

24 Terms used in the study of sound

Term Meaning
A Acoustics I Unit to measure Intensity
B Hertz II Degree of Highness or Lowness
C Decibel III Unit to measure Frequency
D Pitch IV Science of Sound

a) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I

b) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
c) A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
d) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
25 Match the columns

Disease Classification type

A Plague I Vaccine Preventable Disease
B Leptospirosis II Non-Communicable Disease
C Pertussis III Vector Borne Disease
D Diabetes IV Zoonotic Disease

a) A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II

b) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
c) A-III, B-IV C-I, D-II
d) A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
26 Match the following.

Disease Causes Classification

A Rickets I Childhood Disease
B Rheumatic Heart Disease II Iodine Deficiency Disease
C Down’s Syndrome III Vitamin D Deficiency Disease
D Goitre IV Congenital Disease

a) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

b) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
c) A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
d) A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III
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 27 Consider the following statements about the duties of the sanitary inspector.
1. To seize and destroy food which is unwholesome or exposed to dust and flies.
2. To inspect food establishments and grant license under his/her authority.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

28 Consider the following statements about rivers.

1. Seasonal rivers are those which flow throughout the year.
2. Perennial rivers have flowing water for only certain months of the year.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

29 Consider the following statements about waste water.

1. Grey water is waste water obtained from bathroom and kitchen.
2. Black water is water that has been mixed with waste water from toilet.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

30 Consider the following about Public Private Partnership (PPP):

1. PPP can improve health care services in terms of quality, efficiency and innovation.
2. RMNCH+A is a National Program run on PPP mode.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

31 Consider the following about Vermi-Composting.

1. In this process, the organic waste gets broken-down and fragmented by earth worms
resulting in a non-toxic material called humus which is an excellent fertilizer.
2. The earthworms require moist conditions wherein the organic matter is digested by
the amoeba present in the gut of the earthworms.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

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 32 Consider the following statements about Bio-medical Waste Management Rules 2016:
1. On-site pre-treatment of laboratory, microbiological, blood samples and blood bags
through disinfection or sterilization.
2. Bio-medical waste has been classified into 14 categories instead of 20, to improve the
segregation of waste at source.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are salient feature(s) of Bio-medical Waste
Management Rules 2016?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
33 Consider the following statements about Hypothermia.
1. The new born is at the risk of hypothermia because of poorly developed thermal
control mechanism.
2. The child born with Over weight is at a higher risk of developing hypothermia.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
34 Which of the following are objectives of E.P.I. (Expanded Programme on
Immunisation)?
1. To reduce the mortality and morbidity resulting from vaccine preventable diseases of
childhood against six E.P.I. targeted diseases.
2. To achieve financial stability for import of vaccines.Choose the correct option.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
35 Consider the following about Vitamins and Minerals:
1. Water soluble vitamins are Vitamin A, D, E and K
2. Oil Soluble vitamins are B1, B2, B6, B12 and C
3. The highest store of minerals in human body is in bones and teeth.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) None is correct
36 Consider the following statements about Marasmus:
1. Deficiency of proteins and calories both.
2. Loss of weight is minimal.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct about Marasmus?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
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 37 Consider the following statements about Anthropometry:
1. It is the technique of measuring and quantifying health status of a person.
2. It is done by measuring height, weight, head, chest, and mid upper arm
circumference.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
38 Consider the following about Dietary Fibre:
1. It is the remnant of the edible part of plants and is resistant to digestion and
absorption.
2. When included in diet, it has laxative effects and reduces blood cholesterol level.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

39 Consider the following about respiration:

1. External Respiration – Takes place in the lungs.
2. Internal Respiration – Takes place in each cell of the body.
Which of the above is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
40 Consider the following statements about the duties of the sanitary inspector.
1. To submit memo for launching prosecution for the trades which are conducted
without a license.
2. To take action as per the complaints received by him.
3. To attend court for the cases filed based on his report and help the concerned
prosecution advocate.
Which of the above duties is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) None is correct
41 Consider the following causes of Maternal Deaths:
1. Obstetric causes: Haemorrhage (ante partum, postpartum), Infection and toxemia
2. Non-obstetric causes: Anaemia accidents (obstetric and anesthetic during delivery)
and Associated diseases (tuberculosis, malaria, malnutrition, organic disease like
rheumatic heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, pelvic inflammatory disease)
3. Social Causes: Early and late pregnancy, repeated pregnancy, large family size, and
poor nutrition.
Which of the above cause(s) is/are correctly matched?
a) 3 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) None of the above
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 42 Consider the following about Cold Chain Equipment:
1. Walk in Freezers – Temperature maintained is -25 degree Celsius to -75 degree
Celsius. Used for bulk storage of OPV vaccine and for preparation of ice packs.
2. Walk in Coolers – Temperature maintained at +2 Degrees Celsius to +8 Degree
Celsius, Used for bulk storage of all UIP vaccines.
3. Deep Freezers – Temperature is maintained between -15 to -25 Degree Celsius. Used
for storing OPV vaccines or for freezing Ice Packs.
Which of the above is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) None is correct

43 Consider the following weather conditions which determine effects of air pollution:
1. Effect of precipitation – particulate matter mixes with rain or snow reducing air
pollution
2. Wind – By the action of dispersion thus reducing air pollution.
Which of the above is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

44 External ventilation can be achieved by:

1. Constructing wider streets, providing parks, open spaces and playgrounds.
2. Restricting the height of houses and regular removal of garbage.
3. Construction of windmills in all available open spaces.
Choose the correct option.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) None of the above
45 Physical examination of air can be done by:
1. Temperature of the air by using a thermometer.
2. Humidity of air by any type of hygrometer.
3. Cooling power of air by Anemometer.
Choose the correct option.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) None of the above
46 Consider the following points in the context of collection of water sample.
1. If from tap, water should be allowed to run for few minutes before collection.
2. If from a tank or river, it should be collected from a equal distance away from both
the banks.
Choose the correct option.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
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 47 Consider the following statements regarding chicken pox.
1. The causative agent of chicken pox V-Z virus is also called human herpes virus
2. Infection during pregnancy presents risk for the foetus leading to congenital varicella
syndrome.
3. Chicken pox shows a seasonal trend in India occurring usually during last six months
of the year.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 3 Only
d) 1, 2 and 3
48 Which of the following is not a Clinical stage of Measles?
a) Prodromal Stage
b) Eruptive Phase
c) Post Measles Stage
d) Recessive Stage
49 Consider the following statements about Hepatitis infection.
1. Hepatits A virus is transmitted through Faeco-oral route while Hepatits B is
transmitted through contaminated blood.
2. Hepatits A is preventable by drinking boiled water or proper filtered water.
3. The vaccination schedule for Hepatits A consists of two doses with a gap of 6 to 12
months.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
50 Consider the following:
1. Black Bag: Household and non-infectious waste for management by Municipal
Corporation clearance (paper, packing material paper napkins)
2. Yellow Bag: Clinical infected waste for incineration (gloves, syringes, stained
gauze, dressings, cotton, blood transfusion sets.)
3. Green Bag: Plastic items for recycling (I.V. Sets, Tyles tubes, respiratory tubing,
plastic wrappers)
4. Red Bag: Infected Linen for Laundry (blood and bloody fluid-stained bedsheets,
clothes.
Which of the above is/are correctly matched as per the Universal Coding System?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
d) 1, 2 and 3 only
51 Which of the following is/are natural way(s) to purify air?
1. Sunlight: Heat kills the insects and germs in the air. (Especially ultra-violet rays)
2. Diffusion of Gases: Dilutes the impurities in the air
Choose the correct option.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

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 52 Consider the following preventive measure:
1. Inhalation, swallowing or direct contact with the skin should be avoided.
2. The employees should be monitored at intervals not exceeding 6 months by use of
the film badge or pocket electrometer devices.
3. Suitable protective clothing to prevent contact with harmful material should be used.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct Preventive measures for Radiation
Hazards?
a) 1 only
b) 1, 2 and 3
c) 2 and 3 Only
d) 1 and 3 only
53 Which of the following is/are factors influencing population growth?
1. Fertility
2. Mortality
3. Migration
4. Marriage
Choose the correct option.
a) 1 only
b) 1, 2, 3 and 4
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3 only
54 Consider the following about Earth’s atmosphere and its approximate division in
kilometres.
1. Troposphere – 0 to 12 kms.
2. Stratosphere – 12 to 50 kms.
3. Thermosphere – 50 to 80 kms.
4. Mesosphere – 80 to 700 kms.
Which of the above is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
55 Types of Environments affecting human health.
1. Physical Environment - air, water, food, soil, radiation, heat and cold.
2. Biological Environment - vegetations, animal, birds, insects, fungus etc.
3. Social Environment - Contact with persons within the family, social group, and
workplace.
4. Economic Environment - The individual lifestyle, opportunity for education and
employment.
Which of the above is/are correctly matched?
a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2 and 4 only
56 Which keyboard keys can be used to align the text to the left side of the document in
MS Word?
a) Ctrl + L
b) Alt + Spacebar
c) Ctrl + Spacebar
d) Tab + L
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 57 Which of the given combinations of File type and its extension is/are incorrect?
1. MS Word - .doc
2. MS Excel - .xls
3. MS PowerPoint- .ppt
4. MS Outlook - .out
Choose the appropriate option:
a) 4 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2 and 4 only
58 Which keyboard shortcut key can be used to save a document directly?
a) Alt + S
b) Ctrl + D
c) Ctrl + F
d) Ctrl + S
59 Which of the following MS Office applications can be used to show the development
data of a company with pictorial and audio/visual format, where each page gives
different information?
a) MS Word
b) MS Excel
c) MS PowerPoint
d) MS Outlook
60 What are the commonly used basic MS Office tools?
1. Microsoft Paint
2. Microsoft Excel
3. Microsoft Access
4. Microsoft PowerPoint
5. Microsoft Outlook
Choose the correct option.
a) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
b) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2 and 4 only
61 Which of the following are components of GIS?
1. Hardware
2. Software
3. Data
4. People
Choose the correct option:
a) 1 and 4 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
62 Geotagging can help users find
1. A variety of location-specific information.
2. Images taken near a given location by entering latitude and longitude coordinates into
a suitable search engine.
3. Position of the sun during day time.
4. Position of the moon during night time.
Choose the correct option.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 4 only
d) 1, 2 and 3 only
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 63 Which of the following is not one of the main strategies to achieve the objectives of the
Leprosy Eradication Programme?
a) Construction of Hospitals for Leprosy patients
b) Integrated leprosy services through general health care system
c) Early detection and complete treatment of new leprosy cases
d) Carrying out household contact survey for early detection of cases
64 The main objectives of the Swachh Bharat Mission- Urban (SBM-U) are:
1. Elimination of open defecation and Eradication of manual scavenging
2. Modern and scientific municipal solid waste management
3. To effect behavioural change regarding healthy sanitation practices
4. Generate awareness about sanitation and its linkage with public health
Choose the correct option.:
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
d) None of the above

65 Main Objectives of the National Diabetes Control Programme are:

1. Identification of high-risk subjects at an early stage and imparting appropriate health
education.
2. Early diagnosis and management of cases.
3. To facilitate surgeries of diabetic patients.
Choose the correct option.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) None of the above
66 Toxoplasmosis is transmitted by
a) Mosquito
b) Rat
c) Fleas
d) Cat
67 The term “sullage” means
a) waste water with human excreta
b) industrial waste water with chemicals
c) waste water with infectious microorganisms
d) waste water without human excreta
68 A sanitary worker is presented with allergy of hands after wearing latex gloves. What
would a sanitary inspector suggest in this regard?
a) Use of sanitizer or handwash after work
b) Use of polyvinyl gloves
c) Use of cotton gloves
d) Not wearing any gloves at all

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 69 Aflatoxins causing hepatotoxicity is found in
a) Groundnuts
b) Drumstick
c) Masoor dal
d) Mustard
70 Consuming raw eggs on regular basis causes which deficiency?
a) Calcium
b) Biotin
c) Pyridoxine
d) Cyanocobalamin
71 The eco-friendly Bagasse plates are made from
a) Banana
b) Areca
c) Lotus leaf
d) Sugarcane
72 Identify the characteristics of artificially ripened mangoes
1. Float in water
2. Sink in water
3. Smells good
4. Do not smell
Choose the most appropriate option from the above:
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 1 and 4 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 2 and 4 only
73 Which of the following statements about E-Cigarettes is incorrect?
a) They heat a liquid to create aerosols that are inhaled by the user
b) They have been proven to be absolutely safe for human consumption
c) They may contain carcinogens
d) They may or may not contain nicotine
74 A packet of snack has an allergen advice on its cover that says “This may contain
wheat”. This advice may be for people suffering from
a) Lactose intolerance
b) Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
c) Celiac disease
d) Ulcerative colitis
75 The carcinogenic agent present in pink and blue colour cotton candy is
a) Carmoisine
b) Ponceau 4R
c) Allura red
d) Rhodamine

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 76 Black-foot disease is caused due to groundwater contaminated with excess of
a) Nitrate
b) Fluoride
c) Arsenic
d) Sulphur
77 Which of the following bacteria shows chain like pattern during gram staining?
a) Pneumococcus
b) Streptococcus
c) Staphylococcus
d) Gonococcus
78 Phenol co-efficient indicates
a) Relative efficacy of disinfectant
b) Dilution of disinfectant
c) Quantity of disinfectant
d) All of the above
79 Which of the following substances a sanitary inspector would prefer to use to clean a
blood spill in the hospital bed?
a) Chloroxylenol
b) Sodium hypochlorite
c) Formaldehyde
d) Cresol
80 Pyrethrin used in mosquito control is
a) natural agent
b) synthetic agent
c) alkaloid
d) Anti-fungal agent
81 Identify the source from which compostable polythene like bags are usually made
a) Latex
b) Banana
c) Areca
d) Corn starch
82 Excess of nitrate in drinking water causes
a) Bone disease
b) Hyperpigmentation
c) Methemoglobinemia
d) Lung cancer
83 Which of the following is not a part of Hutchinson’s triad in syphilis?
a) Eye defect
b) Deafness
c) Peg shaped teeth
d) Congenital heart defect
84 Hansen’s disease is
a) Syphilis
b) Leprosy
c) Cryptococcosis
d) Tuberculosis
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 85 The following tests are used to check efficiency of pasteurization of milk except
a) Phosphatase test
b) Standard plate count
c) Coliform count
d) Methylene blue reduction test
86 Lyophilization means
a) Sterilization
b) Freeze drying
c) Burning to ashes
d) Exposure to formation
87 The term halitosis is used for
a) bad breath
b) Dental caries
c) Periodontal disease
d) Infections of nose and throat
88 Excessive sweating with offensive smell of the feet can be washed with
a) Salt water
b) Diluted formalin
c) Diluted boric acid
d) Chloroxylenol
89 Which of the following is not a factor of epidemiological triad?
a) Agent
b) Disease
c) Host
d) Environment
90 NIKSHAY portal is associated with which of the following eradication programmes?
a) Tuberculosis
b) Leprosy
c) Poliomyelitis
d) Malaria
91 Apgar score is to evaluate physical condition of
a) Mother
b) Newborn
c) Elderly
d) Toddlers
92 LaQshya programme is a
a) nutrition programme
b) maternal and child health programme
c) adolescent health programme
d) Infectious disease control programme
93 Freshness of eggs may be tested by
a) Heating
b) Candling
c) Coagulation
d) Cooling
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 94 Horrock’s apparatus is a water testing apparatus to find out
a) quality of water
b) amount of bleaching powder
c) turbidity of water
d) temperature of water

95 P.R.A.I type latrine is a

a) Bore hole latrine
b) Pit latrine
c) Water seal latrine
d) Dug well latrine
96 Which of the following is the most appropriate with regard to Local Self Government?
a) It has a definite territory
b) It is responsible for managing multi-dimensional local affairs including the
development activities and delivery of services at the local level
c) It is a sovereign body with its own decision-making authority
d) Both “a” and “b” are correct

97 Which one of the following liberties is not embodied in the preamble to the
constitution?
a) Liberty of expression
b) Liberty of belief
c) Liberty of thought
d) Economic Liberty
98 Under the 74th Constitutional Amendment, the superintendence, direction and control
of the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, all elections to the
Municipalities shall be vested in the:
a) Election commission of India
b) State Election Commission
c) State government
d) Both “a” and “b”

99 Which of the following about Punjab is incorrect?

a) The state tree of Punjab is Tahli/Shisham
b) The state animal of Punjab is Black Buck
c) The state bird of Punjab is Peacock
d) The state aquatic animal of Punjab is Indus River Dolphin
100 As per Twelfth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, which of the following is not a
function of Urban Local government?
a) Urban planning including town planning
b) Regulation of slaughter houses and tanneries
c) Cattle pounds; prevention of cruelty to animals
d) Minor Forest produce

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 101 Consider the following statements regarding MSP:
1) It ensures minimum assured price for the agricultural produce
2) It helps in ensuring food security
3) Now it has been withdrawn by the Government
Which of the above statements are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
102 Consider the following statements:
1. Growth rate of population means the number of births per thousand people
2. In India, death rate is continuously declining but birth rate is continuously increasing
Which of the statements above is/are incorrect?
a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
103 Which of the following is/are correct about the significance of the Lucknow Pact
(1916)?
a) It could not provide Hindu-Muslim co-operation
b) It provided an agreement of Hindu-Muslim cooperation
c) Once again the Indian National Congress became a divided body
d) Mahatma Gandhi hereafter modified his views about India politics
104 Which was not a feature of the Civil Disobedience Movement?
a) It started with the Dandi march
b) Peasants refused to pay land revenue
c) Women did not participate in the movement
d) Under Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, the Pathans organized the society of Khudai
Khidmatgars
105 The breakdown of pyruvate to give carbon dioxide, water and energy takes place in
a) Endoplasmic Reticulum
b) Mitochondria
c) Lysosomes
d) Nucleus
106 If the infectious agent can only multiply inside living cells, this agent would likely be:
a) Fungus
b) Virus
c) Protozoa
d) Parasite
107 The process of converting analog signals into digital signals is called
a) Encoding
b) Modulation
c) Decoding
d) Demodulation
108 One cannot see through the fog, because
a) refractive index of the fog is very high
b) light suffers total reflection at droplets
c) fog absorbs light
d) light is scattered by the droplets

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 109 The presence of high coliform counts in water indicates
a) contamination by human wastes.
b) phosphorus contamination.
c) decreased biological oxygen demand.
d) hydrocarbon contamination.

110 Veer Savarkar international airport is located in

a) Indore
b) Siliguri
c) Raipur
d) Port Blair
111 If A:B is 4:5, B:C is 3:7, C:D is 1:3. Find A:B:C:D.
a) 12:15:21:63
b) 28:35:49:147
c) 12:15:35:105
d) 15:35:49:63
112 75% of a number is added to 100. If the result is twice the number, then the number is:
a) 80
b) 100
c) 60
d) 75
113 The first day of a month is Monday. The last day of the month will be:
a) Tuesday
b) Wednesday
c) Sunday
d) Cannot be determined
114 Statements: Some cars are trucks. All the trucks are vehicles.
Conclusions:
I. Some cars are vehicles.
II. No truck is car.
a) Only (I) conclusion follows
b) Only (II) conclusion follows
c) Either (I) or (II) follows
d) Neither (I) nor (II) follows
115 The price of 2 jugs and 4 glasses is Rs. 1600. With the same money one can buy 1 jug
and 6 glasses. If one wants to buy 3 jugs and 5 glasses, how much shall he have to pay?
a) 2200
b) 2600
c) 2500
d) 2400

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 Directions (Question Nos.116 to 120): The following table gives the sale of cars
manufactured by Tata company over the years.
Number of Different Types of cars Sold by Tata Company Over the Years (Numbers in
Thousands)
Types of Tata cars
Year
Safari Nexon Tiago Harrier Punch
2012 93 162 132 120 126

2013 108 144 120 102 144

2014 114 132 93 123 153

2015 123 108 168 108 93

2016 108 93 153 93 108

2017 123 78 183 63 138

2018 133 103 178 118 163

116 What was the approximate percentage increase in the sales of Punch cars in 2018
compared to that in 2012?
a) 28%
b) 31%
c) 33%
d) 29%
117 The total sales of all the seven years is the maximum for which model of car?
a) Safari
b) Nexon
c) Tiago
d) Harrier
118 What is the difference in the number of Harrier cars sold in 2013 and 2017?
a) 24000
b) 28000
c) 35000
d) 39000
119 The percentage of Safari cars sold to the total number of cars sold was maximum in the
year?
a) 2014
b) 2015
c) 2016
d) 2017
120 In case of which model of car there was a continuous decrease in sales from 2012 to
2017?
a) Safari
b) Nexon
c) Tiago
d) Harrier

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intact.
 1 If A:B is 4:5, B:C is 3:7, C:D is 1:3. Find A:B:C:D.
a) 12:15:21:63
b) 28:35:49:147
c) 12:15:35:105
d) 15:35:49:63
2 75% of a number is added to 100. If the result is twice the number, then the number is:
a) 80
b) 100
c) 60
d) 75
3 The first day of a month is Monday. The last day of the month will be:
a) Tuesday
b) Wednesday
c) Sunday
d) Cannot be determined
4 Statements: Some cars are trucks. All the trucks are vehicles.
Conclusions:
I. Some cars are vehicles.
II. No truck is car.
a) Only (I) conclusion follows
b) Only (II) conclusion follows
c) Either (I) or (II) follows
d) Neither (I) nor (II) follows
5 The price of 2 jugs and 4 glasses is Rs. 1600. With the same money one can buy 1 jug
and 6 glasses. If one wants to buy 3 jugs and 5 glasses, how much shall he have to pay?
a) 2200
b) 2600
c) 2500
d) 2400
Directions (Question Nos. 6 to 10): The following table gives the sale of cars
manufactured by Tata company over the years.
Number of Different Types of cars Sold by Tata Company Over the Years (Numbers in
Thousands)
Types of Tata cars
Year
Safari Nexon Tiago Harrier Punch
2012 93 162 132 120 126

2013 108 144 120 102 144

2014 114 132 93 123 153

2015 123 108 168 108 93

2016 108 93 153 93 108

2017 123 78 183 63 138

2018 133 103 178 118 163

6 What was the approximate percentage increase in the sales of Punch cars in 2018
compared to that in 2012?
a) 28%
b) 31%
c) 33%
d) 29%
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 7 The total sales of all the seven years is the maximum for which model of car?
a) Safari
b) Nexon
c) Tiago
d) Harrier
8 What is the difference in the number of Harrier cars sold in 2013 and 2017?
a) 24000
b) 28000
c) 35000
d) 39000
9 The percentage of Safari cars sold to the total number of cars sold was maximum in the
year?
a) 2014
b) 2015
c) 2016
d) 2017
10 In case of which model of car there was a continuous decrease in sales from 2012 to
2017?
a) Safari
b) Nexon
c) Tiago
d) Harrier
11 ਸੂਚੀ । ਸੂਚੀ ।।

(A) ਭੱ ਠ ਝੋਕਣਾ ।. ਥੋੜ੍ਹੇ ਚਚਰ ਦਾ ਜੋਸ਼ ਹੋਣਾ

(B) ਦੱ ਧ ਦਾ ਉਬਾਲ ਹੋਣਾ ।।. ਬੇਲੋੜ੍ਾ ਬੋਲਣਾ

(C) ਝੱ ਗ ਛੱ ਡਣਾ ।।।. ਬਹਤ ਦਖੀ ਹੋਣਾ

(D) ਚਜਿੰ ਦ ਨੱਕ ਚਿਚ ਆਉਣਾ ।V. ਬੇਲੋੜ੍ਾ ਕਿੰ ਮ ਕਰਨਾ

ਉਪਰੋਕਤ ਦਾ ਸਹੀ ਚਮਲਾਨ ਕਰੋ :

a) (A)- IV, (B)- III, (C)- I, (D)- II
b) (A)- IV, (B)- III, (C)-II, (D)- I
c) (A)- IV, (B)- I, (C)- II, (D)- III
d) (A)- IV, (B)- I, (C)- III, (D)- II

12 ਹੇਠ ਚਲਚਖਆਂ ਚਿਚੋਂ ਚਿਸਚਮਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਚਣੋਂ:

a) ਤਾ, ਤੇ, ਤੀ

b) ਦਾ, ਦੇ, ਦੀ

c) ਕਾ, ਕੇ, ਕੀ

d) ਨੀ, ਿੇ, ਹਾਏ

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 13 ਪੱ ਠੇ ਕਾਮੇ ਦੀ ਿਰਤੋਂ ਕਦੋਂ ਕੀਤੀ ਜਾਂਦੀ ਹੈ ?
a) ਚਕਸੇ ਦਆਰਾ ਕਹੇ ਜਾਂ ਚਲਖੇ ਸ਼ਬਦਾਂ ਨੂਿੰ ਚਜਉਂ ਦਾ ਚਤਉਂ ਚਲਖਣ ਲਈ ।
b) ਚਕਸੇ ਦਆਰਾ ਕਹੇ ਸ਼ਬਦਾਂ ਨੂਿੰ ਆਪਣੇ ਅਨਸਾਰ ਚਲਖਣ ਲਈ ।
c) ਚਕਸੇ ਦਆਰਾ ਕਹੇ ਸ਼ਬਦਾਂ ਨੂਿੰ ਸੋਧਣ ਲਈ ।
d) ਉਪਰੋਕਤ ਸਾਰੇ
14 ‘ਪਰ’ ਅਗੇਤਰ ਨਾਲ ਬਚਣਆ ਚਕਹੜ੍ਾ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਠੀਕ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ:
a) ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ
b) ਪਰਉਪਕਾਰ
c) ਪਰਤਿੰ ਤਰ
d) ਪਰਦੇਸ
15 ‘ਦਚਰਆ ਚਿਚ ਸੱ ਕੀ ਥਾਂ’ ਨੂਿੰ ਚਕਹਾ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ:-
a) ਬਰੇਤਾ
b) ਬੇਟ
c) ਸਾਚਹਲ
d) ਚਕਨਾਰਾ
16 ‘If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.’ ਦਾ ਸਹੀ ਅਨਿਾਦ
ਹੈ:
a) ਜੇ ਤਹਾਨੂਿੰ ਚਕਸੇ ਤਰਹਾਂ ਦਾ ਿੀ ਸਿਾਲ ਹੋਏ, ਤਸੀਂ ਬੇਚਝਜਕ ਮੇਰੇ ਨਾਲ ਸਿੰ ਪਰਕ ਕਰ ਸਕਦੇ ਹੋ।
b) ਤਹਾਨੂਿੰ ਜੇਕਰ ਅੱ ਗੇ ਦਾ ਿੀ ਸਿਾਲ ਹੋਏ, ਤਸੀਂ ਡਰੇ ਚਬਨਾਂ ਮੇਰੇ ਨਾਲ ਸਿੰ ਪਰਕ ਕਰ ਸਕਦੇ ਹੋ।
c) ਤਹਾਨੂਿੰ ਅੱ ਗੇ ਹੋਰ ਕੋਈ ਿੀ ਸਿਾਲ ਹੋਏ, ਤਸੀਂ ਡਰੇ ਚਬਨਾਂ ਮੇਰੇ ਨਾਲ ਸਿੰ ਬਿੰ ਧ ਬਣਾ ਸਕਦੇ ਹੋ।
d) ਜੇ ਤਹਾਨੂਿੰ ਅੱ ਗੇ ਕੋਈ ਿੀ ਸਿਾਲ ਹੋਏ, ਤਸੀਂ ਚਕਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ ਡਰੇ ਚਬਨਾਂ ਮੇਰੇ ਨਾਲ ਸਿੰ ਪਰਕ ਕਰ ਸਕਦੇ
ਹੋ।
17 ਹੇਠ ਚਲਖੇ ਿਾਕ ਚਿੱ ਚੋਂ ਅਸ਼ੁੱ ਧ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਚਣੋ-
“ਚਮਹਨਤ ਸਫਲਤਾ ਦੀ ਕਿੰ ਨਜੀ ਹੈ”।
a) ਕਿੰ ਨਜੀ
b) ਚਮਹਨਤ
c) ਸਫ਼ਲਤਾ
d) ਦੀ

18 Overlook ਲਈ ਸਹੀ ਪਿੰ ਜਾਬੀ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਕੀ ਹੈ?

a) ਉੱਪਰ ਿੇਖਣਾ
b) ਨਜ਼ਰ ਅਿੰ ਦਾਜ਼ ਕਰਨਾ
c) ਉੱਚੀ ਥਾਂ ‘ਤੇ ਖਲੋ ਕੇ ਿੇਖਣਾ
d) ਇਹਨਾਂ ਚਿੱ ਚੋਂ ਕੋਈ ਿੀ ਨਹੀਂ

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 19 ਚਮਲਾਨ ਕਰੋ:
1. ਮੇਰੇ ਕੋਲ ਪਿੰ ਜਾਹ ਰਪਏ ਹਨ। A. ਇਕੱ ਠ ਿਾਚਕ ਨਾਂਿ
2. ਮੇਰੇ ਚਪੱ ਛੇ ਇੱ ਕ ਗੱ ਡੀ ਖੜ੍ਹੀ ਹੈ। B. ਚਨਸਚੇ ਿਾਚਕ ਪੜ੍ਨਾਂਿ
3. ਇਸ ਜਮਾਤ ਦੇ ਸਾਰੇ ਚਿਚਦਆਰਥੀ ਪਾਸ ਹੋ ਗਏ। C. ਸਿੰ ਚਖਆ ਿਾਚਕ ਚਿਸੇਸਣ
4. ਇਹ ਬੜ੍ਾ ਸਹਣਾ ਚਚੱ ਤਰ ਹੈ। D. ਸਥਾਨ ਿਾਚਕ ਚਕਚਰਆ ਚਿਸੇਸਣ
a) 1(A), 2(B), 3(C), 4(D)
b) 1(B), 2(A), 3(C), 4(D)
c) 1(D), 2(B), 3(C), 4(A)
d) 1(C), 2(D), 3(A), 4(B)
20 ‘ਗਸ਼ ਪੈਣਾ’ ਦਾ ਅਰਥ ਹੈ:
a) ਬੇਹੋਸ਼ ਹੋਣਾ
b) ਘਬਰਾ ਜਾਣਾ
c) ਹਿੰ ਕਾਰੇ ਜਾਣਾ
d) ਸਤੇ ਚਸੱ ਧ
21 Match the columns:
Foods Adulterant
A Ice cream I Papaya seeds
B Coffee powder II Cellulose, starch
C Black pepper III Brick powder
D Chilli powder IV Dates husk

a) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D- III

b) A-IV, B-III, C- I, D- II
c) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
d) A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
22 Match the columns:

Disease Causative Organism

A Leprosy I Clostridia
B Pertussis II Vibrio
C Tetanus III Bordetella
D Cholera IV Mycobacteria

a) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I

b) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
c) A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
d) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
23 Match the following:
Vaccines Dosage schedule
A BCG I 9-12 months
B Pentavalent -1 II At Birth
C Measles / Rubella III 5-6 Years
D DPT – 2 IV 6 weeks

a) A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

b) A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
c) A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
d) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
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 24 Match the columns:

Mosquito Species Name of Mosquito

A Anopheles I Aegypti
B Aedes II Indiana
C Culex III Stephensi
D Mansonia IV Vishnui

a) A-III, B-I C-IV, D-II

b) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
c) A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
d) A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III
25 Match the columns:

Name of vector Disease transmitted

A Mosquito I Guinea worm disease
B Flea II Kala Azar
C Cyclops III Yellow fever
D Sandfly IV Typhus

a) A-III, B-IV C-I, D-II

b) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
c) A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
d) A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II

26 Match the columns:

Occupational disease Causative Agent

A Siderosis I Cotton dust
B Anthracosis II Iron
C Bagassois III Sugarcane fiber
D Bissynosis IV Coal dust

a) A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III

b) A-II, B-IV C-III, D-I
c) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
d) A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
27 Match the columns:

Vitamin Deficiency Disease

A Vitamin A I Night blindness
B Vitamin B-1 II Scurvy
C Vitamin C III Beri Beri

a) A-III, B-I, C-II

b) A-I, B-II, C-III
c) A-I, B-III, C-II
d) A-III, B-II, C-I

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 28 Match the following:

Infective Material Type of Bag /Container

A Body parts I Blue cardboard box
B Contaminated waste II Yellow bag
C Waste sharps III Puncture proof box
D Metallic body IV Red bag
implants

a) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I

b) A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
c) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
d) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
29 Match the following:

Instrument Used for measuring

A Sling Psychrometer I Atmospheric Pressure
B Barometer II Specific gravity of Milk
C Hydrometer III Humidity
D Lactometer IV Specific gravity of Fluids

a) A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV

b) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
c) A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
d) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
30 Match the following:

Committees Recommendation
A Krishnan Committee I Urban Primary health care system
B Kartar Singh Committee II Concept of Multipurpose Workers
C Chadha Committee III National Malaria Eradication Programme
D Bhore Committee IV Setting up of Primary Health Care Delivery
system

a) A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV

b) A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
c) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
d) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
31 Match the following

Age Beneficiary
A 0 to 28 days I Toddler
B 0 to 1 year II Child
C 0 to 3 years III Infant
D 0 to 18 years. IV Neonate

a) A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV

b) A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
c) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
d) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV

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 32 Match the following

Demographic cycle Relation with birth and death rate

A High Stationary I Death Rate declines; Birth is constant
B Early Expanding II High birth and High Death Rate
C Late expanding III Birth rate Exceeds Death Rate
D Declining IV Birth rate lower than Death Rate

a) A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV

b) A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
c) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
d) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
33 Match the following.

Punishable Act Penalty

A Substandard food I Rs 5 lakhs
B Misbranded food II Rs 3 lakhs
C Misleading Advertisement III Rs 10 lakhs
D Unhygienic processing of food IV Rs 1 lakh

a) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV

b) A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
c) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
d) A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III

34 Terms used in the study of sound

Term Meaning
A Acoustics I Unit to measure Intensity
B Hertz II Degree of Highness or Lowness
C Decibel III Unit to measure Frequency
D Pitch IV Science of Sound

a) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I

b) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
c) A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
d) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
35 Match the columns

Disease Classification type

A Plague I Vaccine Preventable Disease
B Leptospirosis II Non-Communicable Disease
C Pertussis III Vector Borne Disease
D Diabetes IV Zoonotic Disease

a) A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II

b) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
c) A-III, B-IV C-I, D-II
d) A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II

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 36 Match the following.

Disease Causes Classification

A Rickets I Childhood Disease
B Rheumatic Heart Disease II Iodine Deficiency Disease
C Down’s Syndrome III Vitamin D Deficiency Disease
D Goitre IV Congenital Disease

a) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

b) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
c) A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
d) A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III
37 Consider the following statements about the duties of the sanitary inspector.
1. To seize and destroy food which is unwholesome or exposed to dust and flies.
2. To inspect food establishments and grant license under his/her authority.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
38 Consider the following statements about rivers.
1. Seasonal rivers are those which flow throughout the year.
2. Perennial rivers have flowing water for only certain months of the year.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
39 Consider the following statements about waste water.
1. Grey water is waste water obtained from bathroom and kitchen.
2. Black water is water that has been mixed with waste water from toilet.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

40 Consider the following about Public Private Partnership (PPP):

1. PPP can improve health care services in terms of quality, efficiency and innovation.
2. RMNCH+A is a National Program run on PPP mode.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

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 41 Consider the following about Vermi-Composting.
1. In this process, the organic waste gets broken-down and fragmented by earth worms
resulting in a non-toxic material called humus which is an excellent fertilizer.
2. The earthworms require moist conditions wherein the organic matter is digested by
the amoeba present in the gut of the earthworms.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
42 Consider the following statements about Bio-medical Waste Management Rules 2016:
1. On-site pre-treatment of laboratory, microbiological, blood samples and blood bags
through disinfection or sterilization.
2. Bio-medical waste has been classified into 14 categories instead of 20, to improve the
segregation of waste at source.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are salient feature(s) of Bio-medical Waste
Management Rules 2016?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
43 Consider the following statements about Hypothermia.
1. The new born is at the risk of hypothermia because of poorly developed thermal
control mechanism.
2. The child born with Over weight is at a higher risk of developing hypothermia.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
44 Which of the following are objectives of E.P.I. (Expanded Programme on
Immunisation)?
1. To reduce the mortality and morbidity resulting from vaccine preventable diseases of
childhood against six E.P.I. targeted diseases.
2. To achieve financial stability for import of vaccines.Choose the correct option.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
45 Consider the following about Vitamins and Minerals:
1. Water soluble vitamins are Vitamin A, D, E and K
2. Oil Soluble vitamins are B1, B2, B6, B12 and C
3. The highest store of minerals in human body is in bones and teeth.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) None is correct
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 46 Consider the following statements about Marasmus:
1. Deficiency of proteins and calories both.
2. Loss of weight is minimal.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct about Marasmus?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
47 Consider the following statements about Anthropometry:
1. It is the technique of measuring and quantifying health status of a person.
2. It is done by measuring height, weight, head, chest, and mid upper arm
circumference.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
48 Consider the following about Dietary Fibre:
1. It is the remnant of the edible part of plants and is resistant to digestion and
absorption.
2. When included in diet, it has laxative effects and reduces blood cholesterol level.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
49 Consider the following about respiration:
1. External Respiration – Takes place in the lungs.
2. Internal Respiration – Takes place in each cell of the body.
Which of the above is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
50 Consider the following statements about the duties of the sanitary inspector.
1. To submit memo for launching prosecution for the trades which are conducted
without a license.
2. To take action as per the complaints received by him.
3. To attend court for the cases filed based on his report and help the concerned
prosecution advocate.
Which of the above duties is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) None is correct

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 51 Consider the following causes of Maternal Deaths:
1. Obstetric causes: Haemorrhage (ante partum, postpartum), Infection and toxemia
2. Non-obstetric causes: Anaemia accidents (obstetric and anesthetic during delivery)
and Associated diseases (tuberculosis, malaria, malnutrition, organic disease like
rheumatic heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, pelvic inflammatory disease)
3. Social Causes: Early and late pregnancy, repeated pregnancy, large family size, and
poor nutrition.
Which of the above cause(s) is/are correctly matched?
a) 3 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) None of the above
52 Consider the following about Cold Chain Equipment:
1. Walk in Freezers – Temperature maintained is -25 degree Celsius to -75 degree
Celsius. Used for bulk storage of OPV vaccine and for preparation of ice packs.
2. Walk in Coolers – Temperature maintained at +2 Degrees Celsius to +8 Degree
Celsius, Used for bulk storage of all UIP vaccines.
3. Deep Freezers – Temperature is maintained between -15 to -25 Degree Celsius. Used
for storing OPV vaccines or for freezing Ice Packs.
Which of the above is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) None is correct
53 Consider the following weather conditions which determine effects of air pollution:
1. Effect of precipitation – particulate matter mixes with rain or snow reducing air
pollution
2. Wind – By the action of dispersion thus reducing air pollution.
Which of the above is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
54 External ventilation can be achieved by:
1. Constructing wider streets, providing parks, open spaces and playgrounds.
2. Restricting the height of houses and regular removal of garbage.
3. Construction of windmills in all available open spaces.
Choose the correct option.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) None of the above
55 Physical examination of air can be done by:
1. Temperature of the air by using a thermometer.
2. Humidity of air by any type of hygrometer.
3. Cooling power of air by Anemometer.
Choose the correct option.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) None of the above
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 56 Consider the following points in the context of collection of water sample.
1. If from tap, water should be allowed to run for few minutes before collection.
2. If from a tank or river, it should be collected from a equal distance away from both
the banks.
Choose the correct option.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
57 Consider the following statements regarding chicken pox.
1. The causative agent of chicken pox V-Z virus is also called human herpes virus
2. Infection during pregnancy presents risk for the foetus leading to congenital varicella
syndrome.
3. Chicken pox shows a seasonal trend in India occurring usually during last six months
of the year.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 3 Only
d) 1, 2 and 3
58 Which of the following is not a Clinical stage of Measles?
a) Prodromal Stage
b) Eruptive Phase
c) Post Measles Stage
d) Recessive Stage
59 Consider the following statements about Hepatitis infection.
1. Hepatits A virus is transmitted through Faeco-oral route while Hepatits B is
transmitted through contaminated blood.
2. Hepatits A is preventable by drinking boiled water or proper filtered water.
3. The vaccination schedule for Hepatits A consists of two doses with a gap of 6 to 12
months.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
60 Consider the following:
1. Black Bag: Household and non-infectious waste for management by Municipal
Corporation clearance (paper, packing material paper napkins)
2. Yellow Bag: Clinical infected waste for incineration (gloves, syringes, stained
gauze, dressings, cotton, blood transfusion sets.)
3. Green Bag: Plastic items for recycling (I.V. Sets, Tyles tubes, respiratory tubing,
plastic wrappers)
4. Red Bag: Infected Linen for Laundry (blood and bloody fluid-stained bedsheets,
clothes.
Which of the above is/are correctly matched as per the Universal Coding System?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
d) 1, 2 and 3 only
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 61 Which of the following is/are natural way(s) to purify air?
1. Sunlight: Heat kills the insects and germs in the air. (Especially ultra-violet rays)
2. Diffusion of Gases: Dilutes the impurities in the air
Choose the correct option.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
62 Consider the following preventive measure:
1. Inhalation, swallowing or direct contact with the skin should be avoided.
2. The employees should be monitored at intervals not exceeding 6 months by use of
the film badge or pocket electrometer devices.
3. Suitable protective clothing to prevent contact with harmful material should be used.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct Preventive measures for Radiation
Hazards?
a) 1 only
b) 1, 2 and 3
c) 2 and 3 Only
d) 1 and 3 only
63 Which of the following is/are factors influencing population growth?
1. Fertility
2. Mortality
3. Migration
4. Marriage
Choose the correct option.
a) 1 only
b) 1, 2, 3 and 4
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3 only
64 Consider the following about Earth’s atmosphere and its approximate division in
kilometres.
1. Troposphere – 0 to 12 kms.
2. Stratosphere – 12 to 50 kms.
3. Thermosphere – 50 to 80 kms.
4. Mesosphere – 80 to 700 kms.
Which of the above is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
65 Types of Environments affecting human health.
1. Physical Environment - air, water, food, soil, radiation, heat and cold.
2. Biological Environment - vegetations, animal, birds, insects, fungus etc.
3. Social Environment - Contact with persons within the family, social group, and
workplace.
4. Economic Environment - The individual lifestyle, opportunity for education and
employment.
Which of the above is/are correctly matched?
a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2 and 4 only
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 66 Which keyboard keys can be used to align the text to the left side of the document in
MS Word?
a) Ctrl + L
b) Alt + Spacebar
c) Ctrl + Spacebar
d) Tab + L
67 Which of the given combinations of File type and its extension is/are incorrect?
1. MS Word - .doc
2. MS Excel - .xls
3. MS PowerPoint- .ppt
4. MS Outlook - .out
Choose the appropriate option:
a) 4 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2 and 4 only
68 Which keyboard shortcut key can be used to save a document directly?
a) Alt + S
b) Ctrl + D
c) Ctrl + F
d) Ctrl + S
69 Which of the following MS Office applications can be used to show the development
data of a company with pictorial and audio/visual format, where each page gives
different information?
a) MS Word
b) MS Excel
c) MS PowerPoint
d) MS Outlook
70 What are the commonly used basic MS Office tools?
1. Microsoft Paint
2. Microsoft Excel
3. Microsoft Access
4. Microsoft PowerPoint
5. Microsoft Outlook
Choose the correct option.
a) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
b) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2 and 4 only
71 Which of the following are components of GIS?
1. Hardware
2. Software
3. Data
4. People
Choose the correct option:
a) 1 and 4 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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 72 Geotagging can help users find
1. A variety of location-specific information.
2. Images taken near a given location by entering latitude and longitude coordinates into
a suitable search engine.
3. Position of the sun during day time.
4. Position of the moon during night time.
Choose the correct option.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 4 only
d) 1, 2 and 3 only
73 Which of the following is not one of the main strategies to achieve the objectives of the
Leprosy Eradication Programme?
a) Construction of Hospitals for Leprosy patients
b) Integrated leprosy services through general health care system
c) Early detection and complete treatment of new leprosy cases
d) Carrying out household contact survey for early detection of cases
74 The main objectives of the Swachh Bharat Mission- Urban (SBM-U) are:
1. Elimination of open defecation and Eradication of manual scavenging
2. Modern and scientific municipal solid waste management
3. To effect behavioural change regarding healthy sanitation practices
4. Generate awareness about sanitation and its linkage with public health
Choose the correct option.:
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
d) None of the above
75 Main Objectives of the National Diabetes Control Programme are:
1. Identification of high-risk subjects at an early stage and imparting appropriate health
education.
2. Early diagnosis and management of cases.
3. To facilitate surgeries of diabetic patients.
Choose the correct option.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) None of the above
76 Toxoplasmosis is transmitted by
a) Mosquito
b) Rat
c) Fleas
d) Cat
77 The term “sullage” means
a) waste water with human excreta
b) industrial waste water with chemicals
c) waste water with infectious microorganisms
d) waste water without human excreta
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 78 A sanitary worker is presented with allergy of hands after wearing latex gloves. What
would a sanitary inspector suggest in this regard?
a) Use of sanitizer or handwash after work
b) Use of polyvinyl gloves
c) Use of cotton gloves
d) Not wearing any gloves at all
79 Aflatoxins causing hepatotoxicity is found in
a) Groundnuts
b) Drumstick
c) Masoor dal
d) Mustard
80 Consuming raw eggs on regular basis causes which deficiency?
a) Calcium
b) Biotin
c) Pyridoxine
d) Cyanocobalamin
81 The eco-friendly Bagasse plates are made from
a) Banana
b) Areca
c) Lotus leaf
d) Sugarcane
82 Identify the characteristics of artificially ripened mangoes
1. Float in water
2. Sink in water
3. Smells good
4. Do not smell
Choose the most appropriate option from the above:
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 1 and 4 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 2 and 4 only
83 Which of the following statements about E-Cigarettes is incorrect?
a) They heat a liquid to create aerosols that are inhaled by the user
b) They have been proven to be absolutely safe for human consumption
c) They may contain carcinogens
d) They may or may not contain nicotine
84 A packet of snack has an allergen advice on its cover that says “This may contain
wheat”. This advice may be for people suffering from
a) Lactose intolerance
b) Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
c) Celiac disease
d) Ulcerative colitis

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 85 The carcinogenic agent present in pink and blue colour cotton candy is
a) Carmoisine
b) Ponceau 4R
c) Allura red
d) Rhodamine
86 Black-foot disease is caused due to groundwater contaminated with excess of
a) Nitrate
b) Fluoride
c) Arsenic
d) Sulphur
87 Which of the following bacteria shows chain like pattern during gram staining?
a) Pneumococcus
b) Streptococcus
c) Staphylococcus
d) Gonococcus
88 Phenol co-efficient indicates
a) Relative efficacy of disinfectant
b) Dilution of disinfectant
c) Quantity of disinfectant
d) All of the above
89 Which of the following substances a sanitary inspector would prefer to use to clean a
blood spill in the hospital bed?
a) Chloroxylenol
b) Sodium hypochlorite
c) Formaldehyde
d) Cresol
90 Pyrethrin used in mosquito control is
a) natural agent
b) synthetic agent
c) alkaloid
d) Anti-fungal agent
91 Identify the source from which compostable polythene like bags are usually made
a) Latex
b) Banana
c) Areca
d) Corn starch
92 Excess of nitrate in drinking water causes
a) Bone disease
b) Hyperpigmentation
c) Methemoglobinemia
d) Lung cancer
93 Which of the following is not a part of Hutchinson’s triad in syphilis?
a) Eye defect
b) Deafness
c) Peg shaped teeth
d) Congenital heart defect

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 94 Hansen’s disease is
a) Syphilis
b) Leprosy
c) Cryptococcosis
d) Tuberculosis
95 The following tests are used to check efficiency of pasteurization of milk except
a) Phosphatase test
b) Standard plate count
c) Coliform count
d) Methylene blue reduction test
96 Lyophilization means
a) Sterilization
b) Freeze drying
c) Burning to ashes
d) Exposure to formation
97 The term halitosis is used for
a) bad breath
b) Dental caries
c) Periodontal disease
d) Infections of nose and throat
98 Excessive sweating with offensive smell of the feet can be washed with
a) Salt water
b) Diluted formalin
c) Diluted boric acid
d) Chloroxylenol
99 Which of the following is not a factor of epidemiological triad?
a) Agent
b) Disease
c) Host
d) Environment
100 NIKSHAY portal is associated with which of the following eradication programmes?
a) Tuberculosis
b) Leprosy
c) Poliomyelitis
d) Malaria
101 Apgar score is to evaluate physical condition of
a) Mother
b) Newborn
c) Elderly
d) Toddlers
102 LaQshya programme is a
a) nutrition programme
b) maternal and child health programme
c) adolescent health programme
d) Infectious disease control programme

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 103 Freshness of eggs may be tested by
a) Heating
b) Candling
c) Coagulation
d) Cooling
104 Horrock’s apparatus is a water testing apparatus to find out
a) quality of water
b) amount of bleaching powder
c) turbidity of water
d) temperature of water

105 P.R.A.I type latrine is a

a) Bore hole latrine
b) Pit latrine
c) Water seal latrine
d) Dug well latrine

106 Which of the following is the most appropriate with regard to Local Self Government?
a) It has a definite territory
b) It is responsible for managing multi-dimensional local affairs including the
development activities and delivery of services at the local level
c) It is a sovereign body with its own decision-making authority
d) Both “a” and “b” are correct

107 Which one of the following liberties is not embodied in the preamble to the
constitution?
a) Liberty of expression
b) Liberty of belief
c) Liberty of thought
d) Economic Liberty
108 Under the 74th Constitutional Amendment, the superintendence, direction and control
of the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, all elections to the
Municipalities shall be vested in the:
a) Election commission of India
b) State Election Commission
c) State government
d) Both “a” and “b”
109 Which of the following about Punjab is incorrect?
a) The state tree of Punjab is Tahli/Shisham
b) The state animal of Punjab is Black Buck
c) The state bird of Punjab is Peacock
d) The state aquatic animal of Punjab is Indus River Dolphin
110 As per Twelfth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, which of the following is not a
function of Urban Local government?
a) Urban planning including town planning
b) Regulation of slaughter houses and tanneries
c) Cattle pounds; prevention of cruelty to animals
d) Minor Forest produce

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 111 Consider the following statements regarding MSP:
1) It ensures minimum assured price for the agricultural produce
2) It helps in ensuring food security
3) Now it has been withdrawn by the Government
Which of the above statements are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
112 Consider the following statements:
1. Growth rate of population means the number of births per thousand people
2. In India, death rate is continuously declining but birth rate is continuously increasing
Which of the statements above is/are incorrect?
a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
113 Which of the following is/are correct about the significance of the Lucknow Pact
(1916)?
a) It could not provide Hindu-Muslim co-operation
b) It provided an agreement of Hindu-Muslim cooperation
c) Once again the Indian National Congress became a divided body
d) Mahatma Gandhi hereafter modified his views about India politics
114 Which was not a feature of the Civil Disobedience Movement?
a) It started with the Dandi march
b) Peasants refused to pay land revenue
c) Women did not participate in the movement
d) Under Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, the Pathans organized the society of Khudai
Khidmatgars
115 The breakdown of pyruvate to give carbon dioxide, water and energy takes place in
a) Endoplasmic Reticulum
b) Mitochondria
c) Lysosomes
d) Nucleus
116 If the infectious agent can only multiply inside living cells, this agent would likely be:
a) Fungus
b) Virus
c) Protozoa
d) Parasite
117 The process of converting analog signals into digital signals is called
a) Encoding
b) Modulation
c) Decoding
d) Demodulation
118 One cannot see through the fog, because
a) refractive index of the fog is very high
b) light suffers total reflection at droplets
c) fog absorbs light
d) light is scattered by the droplets

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 119 The presence of high coliform counts in water indicates
a) contamination by human wastes.
b) phosphorus contamination.
c) decreased biological oxygen demand.
d) hydrocarbon contamination.

120 Veer Savarkar international airport is located in

a) Indore
b) Siliguri
c) Raipur
d) Port Blair

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 1 Consider the following statements regarding MSP:
1) It ensures minimum assured price for the agricultural produce
2) It helps in ensuring food security
3) Now it has been withdrawn by the Government
Which of the above statements are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
2 Consider the following statements:
1. Growth rate of population means the number of births per thousand people
2. In India, death rate is continuously declining but birth rate is continuously increasing
Which of the statements above is/are incorrect?
a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
3 Which of the following is/are correct about the significance of the Lucknow Pact
(1916)?
a) It could not provide Hindu-Muslim co-operation
b) It provided an agreement of Hindu-Muslim cooperation
c) Once again the Indian National Congress became a divided body
d) Mahatma Gandhi hereafter modified his views about India politics
4 Which was not a feature of the Civil Disobedience Movement?
a) It started with the Dandi march
b) Peasants refused to pay land revenue
c) Women did not participate in the movement
d) Under Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, the Pathans organized the society of Khudai
Khidmatgars
5 The breakdown of pyruvate to give carbon dioxide, water and energy takes place in
a) Endoplasmic Reticulum
b) Mitochondria
c) Lysosomes
d) Nucleus
6 If the infectious agent can only multiply inside living cells, this agent would likely be:
a) Fungus
b) Virus
c) Protozoa
d) Parasite
7 The process of converting analog signals into digital signals is called
a) Encoding
b) Modulation
c) Decoding
d) Demodulation
8 One cannot see through the fog, because
a) refractive index of the fog is very high
b) light suffers total reflection at droplets
c) fog absorbs light
d) light is scattered by the droplets

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 9 The presence of high coliform counts in water indicates
a) contamination by human wastes.
b) phosphorus contamination.
c) decreased biological oxygen demand.
d) hydrocarbon contamination.

10 Veer Savarkar international airport is located in

a) Indore
b) Siliguri
c) Raipur
d) Port Blair
11 If A:B is 4:5, B:C is 3:7, C:D is 1:3. Find A:B:C:D.
a) 12:15:21:63
b) 28:35:49:147
c) 12:15:35:105
d) 15:35:49:63
12 75% of a number is added to 100. If the result is twice the number, then the number is:
a) 80
b) 100
c) 60
d) 75
13 The first day of a month is Monday. The last day of the month will be:
a) Tuesday
b) Wednesday
c) Sunday
d) Cannot be determined
14 Statements: Some cars are trucks. All the trucks are vehicles.
Conclusions:
I. Some cars are vehicles.
II. No truck is car.
a) Only (I) conclusion follows
b) Only (II) conclusion follows
c) Either (I) or (II) follows
d) Neither (I) nor (II) follows
15 The price of 2 jugs and 4 glasses is Rs. 1600. With the same money one can buy 1 jug
and 6 glasses. If one wants to buy 3 jugs and 5 glasses, how much shall he have to pay?
a) 2200
b) 2600
c) 2500
d) 2400

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 Directions (Question Nos.16 to 20): The following table gives the sale of cars
manufactured by Tata company over the years.
Number of Different Types of cars Sold by Tata Company Over the Years (Numbers in
Thousands)
Types of Tata cars
Year
Safari Nexon Tiago Harrier Punch
2012 93 162 132 120 126

2013 108 144 120 102 144

2014 114 132 93 123 153

2015 123 108 168 108 93

2016 108 93 153 93 108

2017 123 78 183 63 138

2018 133 103 178 118 163

16 What was the approximate percentage increase in the sales of Punch cars in 2018
compared to that in 2012?
a) 28%
b) 31%
c) 33%
d) 29%
17 The total sales of all the seven years is the maximum for which model of car?
a) Safari
b) Nexon
c) Tiago
d) Harrier
18 What is the difference in the number of Harrier cars sold in 2013 and 2017?
a) 24000
b) 28000
c) 35000
d) 39000
19 The percentage of Safari cars sold to the total number of cars sold was maximum in the
year?
a) 2014
b) 2015
c) 2016
d) 2017
20 In case of which model of car there was a continuous decrease in sales from 2012 to
2017?
a) Safari
b) Nexon
c) Tiago
d) Harrier

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 21 ਸੂਚੀ । ਸੂਚੀ ।।

(A) ਭੱ ਠ ਝੋਕਣਾ ।. ਥੋੜ੍ਹੇ ਚਚਰ ਦਾ ਜੋਸ਼ ਹੋਣਾ

(B) ਦੱ ਧ ਦਾ ਉਬਾਲ ਹੋਣਾ ।।. ਬੇਲੋੜ੍ਾ ਬੋਲਣਾ

(C) ਝੱ ਗ ਛੱ ਡਣਾ ।।।. ਬਹਤ ਦਖੀ ਹੋਣਾ

(D) ਚਜਿੰ ਦ ਨੱਕ ਚਿਚ ਆਉਣਾ ।V. ਬੇਲੋੜ੍ਾ ਕਿੰ ਮ ਕਰਨਾ

ਉਪਰੋਕਤ ਦਾ ਸਹੀ ਚਮਲਾਨ ਕਰੋ :

a) (A)- IV, (B)- III, (C)- I, (D)- II
b) (A)- IV, (B)- III, (C)-II, (D)- I
c) (A)- IV, (B)- I, (C)- II, (D)- III
d) (A)- IV, (B)- I, (C)- III, (D)- II

22 ਹੇਠ ਚਲਚਖਆਂ ਚਿਚੋਂ ਚਿਸਚਮਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਚਣੋਂ:

a) ਤਾ, ਤੇ, ਤੀ

b) ਦਾ, ਦੇ, ਦੀ

c) ਕਾ, ਕੇ, ਕੀ

d) ਨੀ, ਿੇ, ਹਾਏ

23 ਪੱ ਠੇ ਕਾਮੇ ਦੀ ਿਰਤੋਂ ਕਦੋਂ ਕੀਤੀ ਜਾਂਦੀ ਹੈ ?

a) ਚਕਸੇ ਦਆਰਾ ਕਹੇ ਜਾਂ ਚਲਖੇ ਸ਼ਬਦਾਂ ਨੂਿੰ ਚਜਉਂ ਦਾ ਚਤਉਂ ਚਲਖਣ ਲਈ ।

b) ਚਕਸੇ ਦਆਰਾ ਕਹੇ ਸ਼ਬਦਾਂ ਨੂਿੰ ਆਪਣੇ ਅਨਸਾਰ ਚਲਖਣ ਲਈ ।

c) ਚਕਸੇ ਦਆਰਾ ਕਹੇ ਸ਼ਬਦਾਂ ਨੂਿੰ ਸੋਧਣ ਲਈ ।

d) ਉਪਰੋਕਤ ਸਾਰੇ
24 ‘ਪਰ’ ਅਗੇਤਰ ਨਾਲ ਬਚਣਆ ਚਕਹੜ੍ਾ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਠੀਕ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ:

a) ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ

b) ਪਰਉਪਕਾਰ

c) ਪਰਤਿੰ ਤਰ

d) ਪਰਦੇਸ
25 ‘ਦਚਰਆ ਚਿਚ ਸੱ ਕੀ ਥਾਂ’ ਨੂਿੰ ਚਕਹਾ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ:-
a) ਬਰੇਤਾ
b) ਬੇਟ
c) ਸਾਚਹਲ
d) ਚਕਨਾਰਾ

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 26 ‘If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.’ ਦਾ ਸਹੀ ਅਨਿਾਦ
ਹੈ:
a) ਜੇ ਤਹਾਨੂਿੰ ਚਕਸੇ ਤਰਹਾਂ ਦਾ ਿੀ ਸਿਾਲ ਹੋਏ, ਤਸੀਂ ਬੇਚਝਜਕ ਮੇਰੇ ਨਾਲ ਸਿੰ ਪਰਕ ਕਰ ਸਕਦੇ ਹੋ।
b) ਤਹਾਨੂਿੰ ਜੇਕਰ ਅੱ ਗੇ ਦਾ ਿੀ ਸਿਾਲ ਹੋਏ, ਤਸੀਂ ਡਰੇ ਚਬਨਾਂ ਮੇਰੇ ਨਾਲ ਸਿੰ ਪਰਕ ਕਰ ਸਕਦੇ ਹੋ।
c) ਤਹਾਨੂਿੰ ਅੱ ਗੇ ਹੋਰ ਕੋਈ ਿੀ ਸਿਾਲ ਹੋਏ, ਤਸੀਂ ਡਰੇ ਚਬਨਾਂ ਮੇਰੇ ਨਾਲ ਸਿੰ ਬਿੰ ਧ ਬਣਾ ਸਕਦੇ ਹੋ।
d) ਜੇ ਤਹਾਨੂਿੰ ਅੱ ਗੇ ਕੋਈ ਿੀ ਸਿਾਲ ਹੋਏ, ਤਸੀਂ ਚਕਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ ਡਰੇ ਚਬਨਾਂ ਮੇਰੇ ਨਾਲ ਸਿੰ ਪਰਕ ਕਰ ਸਕਦੇ
ਹੋ।
27 ਹੇਠ ਚਲਖੇ ਿਾਕ ਚਿੱ ਚੋਂ ਅਸ਼ੁੱ ਧ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਚਣੋ-
“ਚਮਹਨਤ ਸਫਲਤਾ ਦੀ ਕਿੰ ਨਜੀ ਹੈ”।
a) ਕਿੰ ਨਜੀ
b) ਚਮਹਨਤ
c) ਸਫ਼ਲਤਾ
d) ਦੀ
28 Overlook ਲਈ ਸਹੀ ਪਿੰ ਜਾਬੀ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਕੀ ਹੈ?
a) ਉੱਪਰ ਿੇਖਣਾ
b) ਨਜ਼ਰ ਅਿੰ ਦਾਜ਼ ਕਰਨਾ
c) ਉੱਚੀ ਥਾਂ ‘ਤੇ ਖਲੋ ਕੇ ਿੇਖਣਾ
d) ਇਹਨਾਂ ਚਿੱ ਚੋਂ ਕੋਈ ਿੀ ਨਹੀਂ
29 ਚਮਲਾਨ ਕਰੋ:

1. ਮੇਰੇ ਕੋਲ ਪਿੰ ਜਾਹ ਰਪਏ ਹਨ। A. ਇਕੱ ਠ ਿਾਚਕ ਨਾਂਿ

2. ਮੇਰੇ ਚਪੱ ਛੇ ਇੱ ਕ ਗੱ ਡੀ ਖੜ੍ਹੀ ਹੈ। B. ਚਨਸਚੇ ਿਾਚਕ ਪੜ੍ਨਾਂਿ

3. ਇਸ ਜਮਾਤ ਦੇ ਸਾਰੇ ਚਿਚਦਆਰਥੀ ਪਾਸ ਹੋ ਗਏ। C. ਸਿੰ ਚਖਆ ਿਾਚਕ ਚਿਸੇਸਣ

4. ਇਹ ਬੜ੍ਾ ਸਹਣਾ ਚਚੱ ਤਰ ਹੈ। D. ਸਥਾਨ ਿਾਚਕ ਚਕਚਰਆ ਚਿਸੇਸਣ

a) 1(A), 2(B), 3(C), 4(D)

b) 1(B), 2(A), 3(C), 4(D)
c) 1(D), 2(B), 3(C), 4(A)
d) 1(C), 2(D), 3(A), 4(B)
30 ‘ਗਸ਼ ਪੈਣਾ’ ਦਾ ਅਰਥ ਹੈ:
a) ਬੇਹੋਸ਼ ਹੋਣਾ
b) ਘਬਰਾ ਜਾਣਾ
c) ਹਿੰ ਕਾਰੇ ਜਾਣਾ
d) ਸਤੇ ਚਸੱ ਧ

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 31 Match the columns:
Foods Adulterant
A Ice cream I Papaya seeds
B Coffee powder II Cellulose, starch
C Black pepper III Brick powder
D Chilli powder IV Dates husk

a) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D- III

b) A-IV, B-III, C- I, D- II
c) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
d) A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
32 Match the columns:

Disease Causative Organism

A Leprosy I Clostridia
B Pertussis II Vibrio
C Tetanus III Bordetella
D Cholera IV Mycobacteria

a) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I

b) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
c) A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
d) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
33 Match the following:

Vaccines Dosage schedule

A BCG I 9-12 months
B Pentavalent -1 II At Birth
C Measles / Rubella III 5-6 Years
D DPT – 2 IV 6 weeks

a) A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

b) A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
c) A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
d) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

34 Match the columns:

Mosquito Species Name of Mosquito

A Anopheles I Aegypti
B Aedes II Indiana
C Culex III Stephensi
D Mansonia IV Vishnui

a) A-III, B-I C-IV, D-II

b) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
c) A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
d) A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III

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 35 Match the columns:

Name of vector Disease transmitted

A Mosquito I Guinea worm disease
B Flea II Kala Azar
C Cyclops III Yellow fever
D Sandfly IV Typhus

a) A-III, B-IV C-I, D-II

b) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
c) A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
d) A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
36 Match the columns:

Occupational disease Causative Agent

A Siderosis I Cotton dust
B Anthracosis II Iron
C Bagassois III Sugarcane fiber
D Bissynosis IV Coal dust

a) A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III

b) A-II, B-IV C-III, D-I
c) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
d) A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
37 Match the columns:

Vitamin Deficiency Disease

A Vitamin A I Night blindness
B Vitamin B-1 II Scurvy
C Vitamin C III Beri Beri

a) A-III, B-I, C-II

b) A-I, B-II, C-III
c) A-I, B-III, C-II
d) A-III, B-II, C-I
38 Match the following:

Infective Material Type of Bag /Container

A Body parts I Blue cardboard box
B Contaminated waste II Yellow bag
C Waste sharps III Puncture proof box
D Metallic body IV Red bag
implants

a) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I

b) A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
c) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
d) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

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 39 Match the following:

Instrument Used for measuring

A Sling Psychrometer I Atmospheric Pressure
B Barometer II Specific gravity of Milk
C Hydrometer III Humidity
D Lactometer IV Specific gravity of Fluids

a) A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV

b) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
c) A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
d) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
40 Match the following:

Committees Recommendation
A Krishnan Committee I Urban Primary health care system
B Kartar Singh Committee II Concept of Multipurpose Workers
C Chadha Committee III National Malaria Eradication Programme
D Bhore Committee IV Setting up of Primary Health Care Delivery
system

a) A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV

b) A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
c) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
d) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
41 Match the following

Age Beneficiary
A 0 to 28 days I Toddler
B 0 to 1 year II Child
C 0 to 3 years III Infant
D 0 to 18 years. IV Neonate

a) A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV

b) A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
c) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
d) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
42 Match the following

Demographic cycle Relation with birth and death rate

A High Stationary I Death Rate declines; Birth is constant
B Early Expanding II High birth and High Death Rate
C Late expanding III Birth rate Exceeds Death Rate
D Declining IV Birth rate lower than Death Rate

a) A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV

b) A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
c) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
d) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
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 43 Match the following.

Punishable Act Penalty

A Substandard food I Rs 5 lakhs
B Misbranded food II Rs 3 lakhs
C Misleading Advertisement III Rs 10 lakhs
D Unhygienic processing of food IV Rs 1 lakh

a) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV

b) A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
c) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
d) A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III

44 Terms used in the study of sound

Term Meaning
A Acoustics I Unit to measure Intensity
B Hertz II Degree of Highness or Lowness
C Decibel III Unit to measure Frequency
D Pitch IV Science of Sound

a) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I

b) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
c) A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
d) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
45 Match the columns

Disease Classification type

A Plague I Vaccine Preventable Disease
B Leptospirosis II Non-Communicable Disease
C Pertussis III Vector Borne Disease
D Diabetes IV Zoonotic Disease

a) A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II

b) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
c) A-III, B-IV C-I, D-II
d) A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
46 Match the following.

Disease Causes Classification

A Rickets I Childhood Disease
B Rheumatic Heart Disease II Iodine Deficiency Disease
C Down’s Syndrome III Vitamin D Deficiency Disease
D Goitre IV Congenital Disease

a) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

b) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
c) A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
d) A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III
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 47 Consider the following statements about the duties of the sanitary inspector.
1. To seize and destroy food which is unwholesome or exposed to dust and flies.
2. To inspect food establishments and grant license under his/her authority.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

48 Consider the following statements about rivers.

1. Seasonal rivers are those which flow throughout the year.
2. Perennial rivers have flowing water for only certain months of the year.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

49 Consider the following statements about waste water.

1. Grey water is waste water obtained from bathroom and kitchen.
2. Black water is water that has been mixed with waste water from toilet.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

50 Consider the following about Public Private Partnership (PPP):

1. PPP can improve health care services in terms of quality, efficiency and innovation.
2. RMNCH+A is a National Program run on PPP mode.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

51 Consider the following about Vermi-Composting.

1. In this process, the organic waste gets broken-down and fragmented by earth worms
resulting in a non-toxic material called humus which is an excellent fertilizer.
2. The earthworms require moist conditions wherein the organic matter is digested by
the amoeba present in the gut of the earthworms.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

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 52 Consider the following statements about Bio-medical Waste Management Rules 2016:
1. On-site pre-treatment of laboratory, microbiological, blood samples and blood bags
through disinfection or sterilization.
2. Bio-medical waste has been classified into 14 categories instead of 20, to improve the
segregation of waste at source.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are salient feature(s) of Bio-medical Waste
Management Rules 2016?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
53 Consider the following statements about Hypothermia.
1. The new born is at the risk of hypothermia because of poorly developed thermal
control mechanism.
2. The child born with Over weight is at a higher risk of developing hypothermia.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
54 Which of the following are objectives of E.P.I. (Expanded Programme on
Immunisation)?
1. To reduce the mortality and morbidity resulting from vaccine preventable diseases of
childhood against six E.P.I. targeted diseases.
2. To achieve financial stability for import of vaccines.Choose the correct option.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
55 Consider the following about Vitamins and Minerals:
1. Water soluble vitamins are Vitamin A, D, E and K
2. Oil Soluble vitamins are B1, B2, B6, B12 and C
3. The highest store of minerals in human body is in bones and teeth.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) None is correct
56 Consider the following statements about Marasmus:
1. Deficiency of proteins and calories both.
2. Loss of weight is minimal.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct about Marasmus?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
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 57 Consider the following statements about Anthropometry:
1. It is the technique of measuring and quantifying health status of a person.
2. It is done by measuring height, weight, head, chest, and mid upper arm
circumference.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
58 Consider the following about Dietary Fibre:
1. It is the remnant of the edible part of plants and is resistant to digestion and
absorption.
2. When included in diet, it has laxative effects and reduces blood cholesterol level.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

59 Consider the following about respiration:

1. External Respiration – Takes place in the lungs.
2. Internal Respiration – Takes place in each cell of the body.
Which of the above is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
60 Consider the following statements about the duties of the sanitary inspector.
1. To submit memo for launching prosecution for the trades which are conducted
without a license.
2. To take action as per the complaints received by him.
3. To attend court for the cases filed based on his report and help the concerned
prosecution advocate.
Which of the above duties is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) None is correct
61 Consider the following causes of Maternal Deaths:
1. Obstetric causes: Haemorrhage (ante partum, postpartum), Infection and toxemia
2. Non-obstetric causes: Anaemia accidents (obstetric and anesthetic during delivery)
and Associated diseases (tuberculosis, malaria, malnutrition, organic disease like
rheumatic heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, pelvic inflammatory disease)
3. Social Causes: Early and late pregnancy, repeated pregnancy, large family size, and
poor nutrition.
Which of the above cause(s) is/are correctly matched?
a) 3 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) None of the above
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 62 Consider the following about Cold Chain Equipment:
1. Walk in Freezers – Temperature maintained is -25 degree Celsius to -75 degree
Celsius. Used for bulk storage of OPV vaccine and for preparation of ice packs.
2. Walk in Coolers – Temperature maintained at +2 Degrees Celsius to +8 Degree
Celsius, Used for bulk storage of all UIP vaccines.
3. Deep Freezers – Temperature is maintained between -15 to -25 Degree Celsius. Used
for storing OPV vaccines or for freezing Ice Packs.
Which of the above is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) None is correct

63 Consider the following weather conditions which determine effects of air pollution:
1. Effect of precipitation – particulate matter mixes with rain or snow reducing air
pollution
2. Wind – By the action of dispersion thus reducing air pollution.
Which of the above is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

64 External ventilation can be achieved by:

1. Constructing wider streets, providing parks, open spaces and playgrounds.
2. Restricting the height of houses and regular removal of garbage.
3. Construction of windmills in all available open spaces.
Choose the correct option.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) None of the above
65 Physical examination of air can be done by:
1. Temperature of the air by using a thermometer.
2. Humidity of air by any type of hygrometer.
3. Cooling power of air by Anemometer.
Choose the correct option.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) None of the above
66 Consider the following points in the context of collection of water sample.
1. If from tap, water should be allowed to run for few minutes before collection.
2. If from a tank or river, it should be collected from a equal distance away from both
the banks.
Choose the correct option.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
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 67 Consider the following statements regarding chicken pox.
1. The causative agent of chicken pox V-Z virus is also called human herpes virus
2. Infection during pregnancy presents risk for the foetus leading to congenital varicella
syndrome.
3. Chicken pox shows a seasonal trend in India occurring usually during last six months
of the year.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 3 Only
d) 1, 2 and 3
68 Which of the following is not a Clinical stage of Measles?
a) Prodromal Stage
b) Eruptive Phase
c) Post Measles Stage
d) Recessive Stage
69 Consider the following statements about Hepatitis infection.
1. Hepatits A virus is transmitted through Faeco-oral route while Hepatits B is
transmitted through contaminated blood.
2. Hepatits A is preventable by drinking boiled water or proper filtered water.
3. The vaccination schedule for Hepatits A consists of two doses with a gap of 6 to 12
months.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
70 Consider the following:
1. Black Bag: Household and non-infectious waste for management by Municipal
Corporation clearance (paper, packing material paper napkins)
2. Yellow Bag: Clinical infected waste for incineration (gloves, syringes, stained
gauze, dressings, cotton, blood transfusion sets.)
3. Green Bag: Plastic items for recycling (I.V. Sets, Tyles tubes, respiratory tubing,
plastic wrappers)
4. Red Bag: Infected Linen for Laundry (blood and bloody fluid-stained bedsheets,
clothes.
Which of the above is/are correctly matched as per the Universal Coding System?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
d) 1, 2 and 3 only
71 Which of the following is/are natural way(s) to purify air?
1. Sunlight: Heat kills the insects and germs in the air. (Especially ultra-violet rays)
2. Diffusion of Gases: Dilutes the impurities in the air
Choose the correct option.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
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 72 Consider the following preventive measure:
1. Inhalation, swallowing or direct contact with the skin should be avoided.
2. The employees should be monitored at intervals not exceeding 6 months by use of
the film badge or pocket electrometer devices.
3. Suitable protective clothing to prevent contact with harmful material should be used.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct Preventive measures for Radiation
Hazards?
a) 1 only
b) 1, 2 and 3
c) 2 and 3 Only
d) 1 and 3 only
73 Which of the following is/are factors influencing population growth?
1. Fertility
2. Mortality
3. Migration
4. Marriage
Choose the correct option.
a) 1 only
b) 1, 2, 3 and 4
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3 only
74 Consider the following about Earth’s atmosphere and its approximate division in
kilometres.
1. Troposphere – 0 to 12 kms.
2. Stratosphere – 12 to 50 kms.
3. Thermosphere – 50 to 80 kms.
4. Mesosphere – 80 to 700 kms.
Which of the above is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
75 Types of Environments affecting human health.
1. Physical Environment - air, water, food, soil, radiation, heat and cold.
2. Biological Environment - vegetations, animal, birds, insects, fungus etc.
3. Social Environment - Contact with persons within the family, social group, and
workplace.
4. Economic Environment - The individual lifestyle, opportunity for education and
employment.
Which of the above is/are correctly matched?
a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2 and 4 only
76 Which keyboard keys can be used to align the text to the left side of the document in
MS Word?
a) Ctrl + L
b) Alt + Spacebar
c) Ctrl + Spacebar
d) Tab + L
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 77 Which of the given combinations of File type and its extension is/are incorrect?
1. MS Word - .doc
2. MS Excel - .xls
3. MS PowerPoint- .ppt
4. MS Outlook - .out
Choose the appropriate option:
a) 4 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2 and 4 only
78 Which keyboard shortcut key can be used to save a document directly?
a) Alt + S
b) Ctrl + D
c) Ctrl + F
d) Ctrl + S
79 Which of the following MS Office applications can be used to show the development
data of a company with pictorial and audio/visual format, where each page gives
different information?
a) MS Word
b) MS Excel
c) MS PowerPoint
d) MS Outlook
80 What are the commonly used basic MS Office tools?
1. Microsoft Paint
2. Microsoft Excel
3. Microsoft Access
4. Microsoft PowerPoint
5. Microsoft Outlook
Choose the correct option.
a) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
b) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2 and 4 only
81 Which of the following are components of GIS?
1. Hardware
2. Software
3. Data
4. People
Choose the correct option:
a) 1 and 4 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
82 Geotagging can help users find
1. A variety of location-specific information.
2. Images taken near a given location by entering latitude and longitude coordinates into
a suitable search engine.
3. Position of the sun during day time.
4. Position of the moon during night time.
Choose the correct option.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 4 only
d) 1, 2 and 3 only
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 83 Which of the following is not one of the main strategies to achieve the objectives of the
Leprosy Eradication Programme?
a) Construction of Hospitals for Leprosy patients
b) Integrated leprosy services through general health care system
c) Early detection and complete treatment of new leprosy cases
d) Carrying out household contact survey for early detection of cases
84 The main objectives of the Swachh Bharat Mission- Urban (SBM-U) are:
1. Elimination of open defecation and Eradication of manual scavenging
2. Modern and scientific municipal solid waste management
3. To effect behavioural change regarding healthy sanitation practices
4. Generate awareness about sanitation and its linkage with public health
Choose the correct option.:
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
d) None of the above

85 Main Objectives of the National Diabetes Control Programme are:

1. Identification of high-risk subjects at an early stage and imparting appropriate health
education.
2. Early diagnosis and management of cases.
3. To facilitate surgeries of diabetic patients.
Choose the correct option.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) None of the above
86 Toxoplasmosis is transmitted by
a) Mosquito
b) Rat
c) Fleas
d) Cat
87 The term “sullage” means
a) waste water with human excreta
b) industrial waste water with chemicals
c) waste water with infectious microorganisms
d) waste water without human excreta
88 A sanitary worker is presented with allergy of hands after wearing latex gloves. What
would a sanitary inspector suggest in this regard?
a) Use of sanitizer or handwash after work
b) Use of polyvinyl gloves
c) Use of cotton gloves
d) Not wearing any gloves at all

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 89 Aflatoxins causing hepatotoxicity is found in
a) Groundnuts
b) Drumstick
c) Masoor dal
d) Mustard
90 Consuming raw eggs on regular basis causes which deficiency?
a) Calcium
b) Biotin
c) Pyridoxine
d) Cyanocobalamin
91 The eco-friendly Bagasse plates are made from
a) Banana
b) Areca
c) Lotus leaf
d) Sugarcane
92 Identify the characteristics of artificially ripened mangoes
1. Float in water
2. Sink in water
3. Smells good
4. Do not smell
Choose the most appropriate option from the above:
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 1 and 4 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 2 and 4 only
93 Which of the following statements about E-Cigarettes is incorrect?
a) They heat a liquid to create aerosols that are inhaled by the user
b) They have been proven to be absolutely safe for human consumption
c) They may contain carcinogens
d) They may or may not contain nicotine
94 A packet of snack has an allergen advice on its cover that says “This may contain
wheat”. This advice may be for people suffering from
a) Lactose intolerance
b) Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
c) Celiac disease
d) Ulcerative colitis
95 The carcinogenic agent present in pink and blue colour cotton candy is
a) Carmoisine
b) Ponceau 4R
c) Allura red
d) Rhodamine

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 96 Black-foot disease is caused due to groundwater contaminated with excess of
a) Nitrate
b) Fluoride
c) Arsenic
d) Sulphur
97 Which of the following bacteria shows chain like pattern during gram staining?
a) Pneumococcus
b) Streptococcus
c) Staphylococcus
d) Gonococcus
98 Phenol co-efficient indicates
a) Relative efficacy of disinfectant
b) Dilution of disinfectant
c) Quantity of disinfectant
d) All of the above
99 Which of the following substances a sanitary inspector would prefer to use to clean a
blood spill in the hospital bed?
a) Chloroxylenol
b) Sodium hypochlorite
c) Formaldehyde
d) Cresol
100 Pyrethrin used in mosquito control is
a) natural agent
b) synthetic agent
c) alkaloid
d) Anti-fungal agent
101 Identify the source from which compostable polythene like bags are usually made
a) Latex
b) Banana
c) Areca
d) Corn starch
102 Excess of nitrate in drinking water causes
a) Bone disease
b) Hyperpigmentation
c) Methemoglobinemia
d) Lung cancer
103 Which of the following is not a part of Hutchinson’s triad in syphilis?
a) Eye defect
b) Deafness
c) Peg shaped teeth
d) Congenital heart defect
104 Hansen’s disease is
a) Syphilis
b) Leprosy
c) Cryptococcosis
d) Tuberculosis
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 105 The following tests are used to check efficiency of pasteurization of milk except
a) Phosphatase test
b) Standard plate count
c) Coliform count
d) Methylene blue reduction test
106 Lyophilization means
a) Sterilization
b) Freeze drying
c) Burning to ashes
d) Exposure to formation
107 The term halitosis is used for
a) bad breath
b) Dental caries
c) Periodontal disease
d) Infections of nose and throat
108 Excessive sweating with offensive smell of the feet can be washed with
a) Salt water
b) Diluted formalin
c) Diluted boric acid
d) Chloroxylenol
109 Which of the following is not a factor of epidemiological triad?
a) Agent
b) Disease
c) Host
d) Environment
110 NIKSHAY portal is associated with which of the following eradication programmes?
a) Tuberculosis
b) Leprosy
c) Poliomyelitis
d) Malaria
111 Apgar score is to evaluate physical condition of
a) Mother
b) Newborn
c) Elderly
d) Toddlers
112 LaQshya programme is a
a) nutrition programme
b) maternal and child health programme
c) adolescent health programme
d) Infectious disease control programme
113 Freshness of eggs may be tested by
a) Heating
b) Candling
c) Coagulation
d) Cooling
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 114 Horrock’s apparatus is a water testing apparatus to find out
a) quality of water
b) amount of bleaching powder
c) turbidity of water
d) temperature of water
115 P.R.A.I type latrine is a
a) Bore hole latrine
b) Pit latrine
c) Water seal latrine
d) Dug well latrine
116 Which of the following is the most appropriate with regard to Local Self Government?
a) It has a definite territory
b) It is responsible for managing multi-dimensional local affairs including the
development activities and delivery of services at the local level
c) It is a sovereign body with its own decision-making authority
d) Both “a” and “b” are correct

117 Which one of the following liberties is not embodied in the preamble to the
constitution?
a) Liberty of expression
b) Liberty of belief
c) Liberty of thought
d) Economic Liberty
118 Under the 74th Constitutional Amendment, the superintendence, direction and control
of the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, all elections to the
Municipalities shall be vested in the:
a) Election commission of India
b) State Election Commission
c) State government
d) Both “a” and “b”

119 Which of the following about Punjab is incorrect?

a) The state tree of Punjab is Tahli/Shisham
b) The state animal of Punjab is Black Buck
c) The state bird of Punjab is Peacock
d) The state aquatic animal of Punjab is Indus River Dolphin
120 As per Twelfth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, which of the following is not a
function of Urban Local government?
a) Urban planning including town planning
b) Regulation of slaughter houses and tanneries
c) Cattle pounds; prevention of cruelty to animals
d) Minor Forest produce

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 Sanitary Inspector (Group-B) Examination dated 22.12.2024

Errata Sheet
Set A- Q. 6, Set B- Q. 16, Set C- Q. 26, Set D- Q. 36

At point C under the heading “occupational disease” of Match the following:

“Bagassois” should be read as “Bagassosis”