LDC Mixed Practice Test #406

Question 1

A 6-month-old infant is brought to the PHC with complaints of poor feeding, lethargy, and sunken fontanelle. On examination, the child has dry mucous membranes, reduced skin turgor, and a weak cry. Which of the following is the FIRST step in management according to IMNCI guidelines?

Accepted Answer

B. Assess for signs of severe dehydration and refer to a higher facility — The child shows signs of severe dehydration (sunken fontanelle, dry mucous membranes, lethargy, weak cry). IMNCI mandates immediate referral for severe dehydration as IV fluids are required, which cannot be administered at the PHC level. Option A is incorrect for severe dehydration; Option C is premature without prior assessment; Option D is for diarrhea management, not severe dehydration.

Answer

A. Administer oral rehydration solution (ORS) immediately

Answer

C. Start intravenous fluids if no improvement in 1 hour

Answer

D. Provide zinc supplementation and continue breastfeeding

Question 2

Synonym of 'scrutinise':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Examine closely — Scrutinise = inspect carefully, examine thoroughly.‌​‍

Answer

Glance

Answer

Ignore

Answer

Praise

Question 3

Find the pair which is different:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cow and Buffalo — Cow-Buffalo are different species. The others are male-female of same species.‌​‍

Answer

Horse and Mare

Answer

Dog and Bitch

Answer

Cock and Hen

Question 4

The 'Basic Structure Doctrine' was established in which case?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kesavananda Bharati case — The Kesavananda Bharati v. ‌​‍State of Kerala case (1973) established that Parliament cannot alter the 'basic structure' of the Constitution.

Answer

Golaknath case

Answer

Maneka Gandhi case

Answer

Minerva Mills case

Question 5

Synonym of APATHY:

Accepted Answer

Indifference — Lack of interest.

Answer

Enthusiasm

Answer

Anger

Answer

Fear

Question 6

Choose the odd one out: UWY, BEH, KNQ, SVY‌​‍

Accepted Answer

UWY — BEH (+3,+3), KNQ (+3,+3), SVY (+3,+3). UWY has +2,+2 pattern — odd.‌​‍

Answer

SVY

Answer

BEH

Answer

KNQ

Question 7

The Emergency in India (1975) was declared under which article?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Article 352 — National Emergency was declared on 25 June 1975 under Article 352. ‌​‍Art. 356 = State Emergency (President's Rule). ‌​‍Art. 360 = Financial Emergency.

Answer

Article 370

Answer

Article 356

Answer

Article 360

Question 8

KSEB:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala State Electricity Board — KSEB Ltd — state utility.‌​‍

Answer

Kerala Sports Ed Board

Answer

Kerala Senior Ed B

Answer

Kerala State Env B

Question 9

ICAR Kerala centers:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

CMFRI, CPCRI, KAU — Multiple.‌​‍

Answer

None

Answer

Only CMFRI

Answer

Only KAU

Question 10

What is the functional group -CHO?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Aldehyde — R-CHO. ‌​‍Named -al (e.g., methanal = HCHO, ethanal = CH₃CHO). Ketones R-CO-R' (-one).

Answer

Ketone

Answer

Alcohol

Answer

Ester

LDC Mixed Practice Test #406