MNS 2015 question paper

Military Nursing Services (MNS) · 2015 · 100 questions · 150 minutes

Applied Microbiology & Infection control 18
English 16
Applied Physiology 11
Applied Nutrition & Dietetics 11
Reasoning 10
General Knowledge 8
Applied Anatomy 8
Medical & Surgical Nursing 4
Community Health Nursing 4
Biochemistry & Nutrition 3
Nursing Foundations 2
Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2
Applied Sociology 1
Pharmacology 1
Pathology & Genetics 1

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Q1 · Reasoning · Analogy
25 : 5 :: 36 : ?
1. A.
  4
2. B.
  7
3. C.
  8
4. D.
  6
Answer and explanation
Q2 · Applied Physiology · Endocrine system
Hormones are transported to all parts of human body through?
1. A.
  Blood
2. B.
  Lymph
3. C.
  Gastric juice
4. D.
  Bile
Answer and explanation
Q3 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
Mantoux test is one of the diagnostic tests for?
1. A.
  Diphtheria
2. B.
  Tuberculosis
3. C.
  Tetanus
4. D.
  Leprosy
Answer and explanation
Q4 · General Knowledge · Basic Chemistry
Which is the chief constituent of biogas?
1. A.
  Chlorine
2. B.
  Methane
3. C.
  Oxygen
4. D.
  Hydrogen
Answer and explanation
Q5 · General Knowledge · Important Health Days & Themes
World Red Cross day is celebrated on?
1. A.
  March 8
2. B.
  April 22
3. C.
  May 8
4. D.
  Oct 15
Answer and explanation
Q6 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Balanced Diet
The diet which contains all the food substances in correct proportion is called?
1. A.
  Normal diet
2. B.
  Balanced diet
3. C.
  Calorie free diet
4. D.
  Protective diet
Answer and explanation
Q7 · English · Vocabulary
Choose the correct spelling.
1. A.
  Privilege
2. B.
  Prevjlige
3. C.
  Privilige
4. D.
  Previlige
Answer and explanation
Q8 · English · Grammar
A student should be...to his teachers.
1. A.
  Respectful
2. B.
  Respectable
3. C.
  Respect
4. D.
  Respectfully
Answer and explanation
Q9 · Nursing Foundations · Introduction to Health & Illness
A client recovering from an illness is known as?
1. A.
  Epidemic
2. B.
  Convalescent
3. C.
  Ignoramus
4. D.
  Arrogant
Answer and explanation
Q10 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Vitamins
Which vitamin is known as fertility vitamin?
1. A.
  Vit. A
2. B.
  Vit. C
3. C.
  Vit. E
4. D.
  Vit. K
Answer and explanation
Q11 · Community Health Nursing · Environmental Science, Environmental Health, and Sanitation
The following are the water borne diseases, except?
1. A.
  Cholera
2. B.
  Dysentery
3. C.
  Typhoid
4. D.
  Chicken Pox
Answer and explanation
Q12 · General Knowledge · Important Health Days & Themes
World Tuberculosis Day is celebrated on?
1. A.
  Jun 5
2. B.
  May 8
3. C.
  April 7
4. D.
  March 24
Answer and explanation
Q13 · Applied Physiology · General Physiology
Which gas is evolved during photosynthesis?
1. A.
  Oxygen
2. B.
  Nitrogen
3. C.
  Carbon dioxide
4. D.
  None of these
Answer and explanation
Q14 · Reasoning · Number series
5, 10, 6, 11, ?...?
1. A.
  12
2. B.
  13
3. C.
  14
4. D.
  15
Answer and explanation
Q15 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Menstruation
The periodicity of menstrual cycle averages ... days.
1. A.
  27
2. B.
  28
3. C.
  29
4. D.
  30
Answer and explanation
Q16 · English · Vocabulary
In a society we may come across both savage and...people.
1. A.
  Civil
2. B.
  Civilization
3. C.
  Civilized
4. D.
  Civilizable
Answer and explanation
Q17 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Following are the diseases caused by salmonella, except?
1. A.
  Diarrhea
2. B.
  Enteric Fever
3. C.
  Cholera
4. D.
  Gastroenteritis
Answer and explanation
Q18 · Applied Anatomy · Musculoskeletal System
Branch of medicine that study of bones is?
1. A.
  Osteology
2. B.
  Neurology
3. C.
  Myology
4. D.
  Arthrology
Answer and explanation
Q19 · Applied Physiology · Digestive system
Most of the digestion of food occurs in?
1. A.
  Small intestine
2. B.
  Large intestine
3. C.
  Mouth
4. D.
  Stomach
Answer and explanation
Q20 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Miscellaneous
Rickettsiae produce which disease in humans?
1. A.
  Typhus fever
2. B.
  Dengue fever
3. C.
  Enteric fever
4. D.
  Yellow fever
Answer and explanation
Q21 · Applied Physiology · Endocrine system
Decreased secretion of thyroxin from thyroid gland leads to?
1. A.
  Simple goiter
2. B.
  Myxedema
3. C.
  Cretinism
4. D.
  All the above
Answer and explanation
Q22 · Reasoning · Analogy
Air : Atmosphere :: Water...?
1. A.
  Air
2. B.
  Atmosphere
3. C.
  Water
4. D.
  Sea
Answer and explanation
Q23 · English · Grammar
The...of America is a landmark in the history of the world?
1. A.
  Discovery
2. B.
  Discover
3. C.
  Discovered
4. D.
  Discoverage
Answer and explanation
Q24 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Yellow fever is caused due to the microorganism of?
1. A.
  Bacteria
2. B.
  Protozoa
3. C.
  Virus
4. D.
  Fungus
Answer and explanation
Q25 · Applied Anatomy · Musculoskeletal System
Total number of bones in a human body is?
1. A.
  205
2. B.
  206
3. C.
  207
4. D.
  208
Answer and explanation
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Q26 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Immunologic Function
AIDS disease attacks and breakdown which body system?
1. A.
  Immune system
2. B.
  Respiratory
3. C.
  Digestive
4. D.
  Circulatory
Answer and explanation
Q27 · Community Health Nursing · Demography, Surveillance and Interpretation of Data
Census in India is taken once in every ... years.
1. A.
  5
2. B.
  7
3. C.
  10
4. D.
  15
Answer and explanation
Q28 · Reasoning · Classification (Odd One Out)
Odd one out...sun, moon, earth, solar systems.
1. A.
  Sun
2. B.
  Solar system
3. C.
  Moon
4. D.
  Earth
Answer and explanation
Q29 · Applied Physiology · Reproductive system
Which hormone is responsible for descent of testes into scrotum?
1. A.
  Estrogen
2. B.
  Testosterone
3. C.
  FSH
4. D.
  Prolactin
Answer and explanation
Q30 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Which particular protozoan causes amoebic dysentery?
1. A.
  Plasmodium
2. B.
  Entamoeba histolytica
3. C.
  Cl. botulism
4. D.
  None of these
Answer and explanation
Q31 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Immunity
First vaccine was prepared and used by Edward Jenner for?
1. A.
  Diphtheria
2. B.
  Plague
3. C.
  Small Pox
4. D.
  Cholera
Answer and explanation
Q32 · Reasoning · Analogy
Paper : Pen :: Black Board...?
1. A.
  Class
2. B.
  Chalk
3. C.
  Wood
4. D.
  Card Board
Answer and explanation
Q33 · English · Grammar
More than one speaker...present in the meeting.
1. A.
  Is
2. B.
  were
3. C.
  are
4. D.
  was
Answer and explanation
Q34 · Applied Anatomy · Musculoskeletal System
Bones contains abundantly by which mineral?
1. A.
  Iron
2. B.
  Calcium
3. C.
  Sodium
4. D.
  Phosphorus
Answer and explanation
Q35 · General Knowledge · Awards & honours
Who is the first doctor in India to receive the Bharat Ratna Award?
1. A.
  Dr. B. C. Roy
2. B.
  Dr. C. V. Raman
3. C.
  Dr. K. N. Pai
4. D.
  None of these
Answer and explanation
Q36 · Applied Physiology · Digestive system
The chemical action of saliva is due to?
1. A.
  Prolactin
2. B.
  Pepsin
3. C.
  Renin
4. D.
  Ptyalin
Answer and explanation
Q37 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · General Characteristics of Microbes
Which term is applied for certain microbes that can thrive without oxygen?
1. A.
  Aerobes
2. B.
  Fungi
3. C.
  Anaerobes
4. D.
  Algae
Answer and explanation
Q38 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Malaria is transmitted by the bite of female.........mosquitos.
1. A.
  Culex
2. B.
  Anopheles
3. C.
  Mansonia
4. D.
  Aedes
Answer and explanation
Q39 · Applied Sociology · Family and Marriage
Person : Family :: Family...?
1. A.
  Society
2. B.
  State
3. C.
  House
4. D.
  Nation
Answer and explanation
Q40 · Applied Anatomy · Miscellaneous
Branch of medicine that study of blood is?
1. A.
  Entomology
2. B.
  Osteology
3. C.
  Cardiology
4. D.
  Hematology
Answer and explanation
Q41 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Vitamins
The other name of ascorbic acid is?
1. A.
  Vit. A
2. B.
  Vit. B
3. C.
  Vit. D
4. D.
  Vit. C
Answer and explanation
Q42 · Applied Physiology · Blood
The average life of red blood cells is ... days in adults?
1. A.
  5
2. B.
  10
3. C.
  120
4. D.
  80
Answer and explanation
Q43 · English · Grammar
Bread and butter... served for breakfast.
1. A.
  was
2. B.
  are
3. C.
  were
4. D.
  is
Answer and explanation
Q44 · Pharmacology · Drugs Acting on Central Nervous System
This medicine makes me sleepy, it is a...
1. A.
  Sedent
2. B.
  Sedative
3. C.
  Sedate
4. D.
  Stimulate
Answer and explanation
Q45 · English · Grammar
He enjoys...novels.
1. A.
  reading
2. B.
  To reading
3. C.
  To read up
4. D.
  To read
Answer and explanation
Q46 · Reasoning · Classification (Odd One Out)
Odd man out...Gold, Silver, Mercury, Iron.
1. A.
  Mercury
2. B.
  Gold
3. C.
  Silver
4. D.
  Iron
Answer and explanation
Q47 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Mention the specific site of damage in the body caused by poliovirus?
1. A.
  Heart
2. B.
  Lungs
3. C.
  Intestines
4. D.
  Central nervous system
Answer and explanation
Q48 · Applied Physiology · Endocrine system
Iodized salt controls on which glands of the body?
1. A.
  Pituitary
2. B.
  Adrenal
3. C.
  Parathyroid
4. D.
  Thyroid
Answer and explanation
Q49 · English · Grammar
Gandhi ji believed in the...of truth and non-violence.
1. A.
  Principal
2. B.
  Principled
3. C.
  Principles
4. D.
  Principality
Answer and explanation
Q50 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Metabolic and Endocrine Function
Which disease occurs due to malfunctioning of pancreas?
1. A.
  Hypertension
2. B.
  Diabetes
3. C.
  Cancer
4. D.
  Obesity
Answer and explanation
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Q51 · Community Health Nursing · Assisting individuals and families to promote and maintain their health
Pulse polio program in India was launched in the year of?
1. A.
  1995
2. B.
  1985
3. C.
  1975
4. D.
  1965
Answer and explanation
Q52 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Miscellaneous
What is the fungus that yields penicillin?
1. A.
  Alpine
2. B.
  Yeast
3. C.
  Penicillium
4. D.
  Cinchona
Answer and explanation
Q53 · English · Vocabulary
The wrongly spelt word is?
1. A.
  Occasion
2. B.
  Vaccancy
3. C.
  Vacation
4. D.
  Occupation
Answer and explanation
Q54 · English · Grammar
When the rain came, all the empty tanks became...
1. A.
  full
2. B.
  fullness
3. C.
  fill
4. D.
  in full
Answer and explanation
Q55 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Miscellaneous
Diagnosis of typhoid is done by?
1. A.
  ELISA
2. B.
  Widal test
3. C.
  VDRL
4. D.
  Lepromin test
Answer and explanation
Q56 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Miscellaneous
Which gas is produced by plants at night?
1. A.
  Oxygen
2. B.
  Carbon dioxide
3. C.
  Nitrogen
4. D.
  Hydrogen
Answer and explanation
Q57 · Community Health Nursing · Family planning
World population Day is celebrated on?
1. A.
  May-12
2. B.
  July-11
3. C.
  Sept-21
4. D.
  Nov-14
Answer and explanation
Q58 · General Knowledge · Important Health Days & Themes
Doctor's Day is celebrated on whose birthday?
1. A.
  Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
2. B.
  Dr. B. C. Roy
3. C.
  Dr. Abdul Kalam
4. D.
  None of these
Answer and explanation
Q59 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Vitamins
Vitamin related with Ultra violet Rays is?
1. A.
  Vit. E
2. B.
  Vit. K
3. C.
  Vit. D
4. D.
  Vit. A
Answer and explanation
Q60 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Disinfection and Sterilization
The method used for disinfection of milk is?
1. A.
  Pasteurization
2. B.
  Boiling
3. C.
  Cooling
4. D.
  Freezing
Answer and explanation
Q61 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Nutritional Deficiency Disorder
Due to the deficiency of iodine which disease arises in body?
1. A.
  Anaemia
2. B.
  BeriBeri
3. C.
  Scurvy
4. D.
  Goitre
Answer and explanation
Q62 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Dengue is caused by?
1. A.
  Virus
2. B.
  Bacteria
3. C.
  Fungus
4. D.
  Protozoa
Answer and explanation
Q63 · General Knowledge · Important Health Days & Themes
"Doctors Day" is celebrated on whose birth day?
1. A.
  Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
2. B.
  Dr. B.C. Roy
3. C.
  Dr. Abdul Kalam
4. D.
  None of these
Answer and explanation
Q64 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Introduction to Nutrition
All of the following are macronutrients, except?
1. A.
  Protein
2. B.
  Fat
3. C.
  Carbohydrate
4. D.
  Minerals
Answer and explanation
Q65 · Applied Physiology · Circulatory & Lymphatic system
How many times does the heart of a young man beat in a minute?
1. A.
  65
2. B.
  70
3. C.
  72
4. D.
  75
Answer and explanation
Q66 · English · Grammar
You had better...a doctor.
1. A.
  consulted
2. B.
  consult
3. C.
  to consult
4. D.
  consultation
Answer and explanation
Q67 · Applied Anatomy · Musculoskeletal System
The longest bone in human body is?
1. A.
  Femur
2. B.
  Fibula
3. C.
  Tibia
4. D.
  Humerus
Answer and explanation
Q68 · Applied Physiology · Endocrine system
Name the male sex hormone secreted by adrenal gland?
1. A.
  Estrogen
2. B.
  Testosterone
3. C.
  Progesterone
4. D.
  Androgen
Answer and explanation
Q69 · English · Grammar
The...of the story was attractive.
1. A.
  begin
2. B.
  began
3. C.
  beginning
4. D.
  begun
Answer and explanation
Q70 · Medical & Surgical Nursing · Immunologic Function
The first case of AIDS was reported in the United States in?
1. A.
  1970
2. B.
  1980
3. C.
  1981
4. D.
  1982
Answer and explanation
Q71 · Reasoning · Analogy
Drug-Disease: Book...
1. A.
  Knowledge
2. B.
  Teacher
3. C.
  Illiteracy
4. D.
  Writer
Answer and explanation
Q72 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Vitamins
Which disease is caused by deficiency of vitamin C in diet?
1. A.
  Night blindness
2. B.
  Scurvy
3. C.
  Rickets
4. D.
  Pellagra
Answer and explanation
Q73 · Nursing Foundations · Administration of medications
One teaspoon is equal to?
1. A.
  20 ml
2. B.
  15 ml
3. C.
  10 ml
4. D.
  5 ml
Answer and explanation
Q74 · English · Grammar
Indira Gandhi was...by her security staff.
1. A.
  Assassinate
2. B.
  Assassination
3. C.
  Assassinated
4. D.
  Assassinates
Answer and explanation
Q75 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Proteins
The photosynthesis reaction of plants occurs in the presence of?
1. A.
  Xanthophylls
2. B.
  Truffle
3. C.
  Yeast
4. D.
  Chlorophyll
Answer and explanation
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Q76 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Introduction
What is the name of the British scientist who founded antiseptic medicine?
1. A.
  Ronald Ross
2. B.
  Alexander Fleming
3. C.
  Joseph Lister
4. D.
  Robert Koch
Answer and explanation
Q77 · English · Grammar
At first we thought the dog was dead, but it was...
1. A.
  Keep Alive
2. B.
  Alive To
3. C.
  Be Alive
4. D.
  Alive
Answer and explanation
Q78 · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Physiological Changes During Pregnancy
Total Weight gain during pregnancy is?
1. A.
  9 kg
2. B.
  10 kg
3. C.
  11 kg
4. D.
  12 kg
Answer and explanation
Q79 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Carbohydrates
What is the chief food fact contained in cereals?
1. A.
  Glucose
2. B.
  Sugar
3. C.
  Starch
4. D.
  Protein
Answer and explanation
Q80 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · General Characteristics of Microbes
A disease that spreads by means of germs carried in atmosphere?
1. A.
  Infectious
2. B.
  Epidemic
3. C.
  Contagious
4. D.
  Endemic
Answer and explanation
Q81 · English · Grammar
The visitor was given a warm welcome on his...
1. A.
  Arrival
2. B.
  Arrive
3. C.
  Arrived
4. D.
  Arrivante
Answer and explanation
Q82 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Which is the infectious disease that leads to wasting of body parts?
1. A.
  Leprosy
2. B.
  Viral hepatitis
3. C.
  Tuberculosis
4. D.
  Cholera
Answer and explanation
Q83 · Reasoning · Analogy
Bhopal-Madhya Pradesh: Bangalore...?
1. A.
  Kerala
2. B.
  Tamil Nadu
3. C.
  Andhra Pradesh
4. D.
  Karnataka
Answer and explanation
Q84 · Applied Anatomy · Musculoskeletal System
The number of vertebra of the vertebral column of man is?
1. A.
  32
2. B.
  33
3. C.
  34
4. D.
  35
Answer and explanation
Q85 · Applied Physiology · Digestive system
Secretion of liver is known as?
1. A.
  Insulin
2. B.
  Sebum
3. C.
  Thyroxin
4. D.
  Bile
Answer and explanation
Q86 · General Knowledge · Important Health Days & Themes
'Doctors Day' is celebrated in India on?
1. A.
  Jan-30
2. B.
  March-24
3. C.
  July-1
4. D.
  Feb-28
Answer and explanation
Q87 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Immunity
Which type of immunity is produced by vaccination?
1. A.
  Acquired immunity
2. B.
  Innate immunity
3. C.
  Passive immunity
4. D.
  Herd immunity
Answer and explanation
Q88 · Reasoning · Analogy
Paris : France :: Tokyo...?
1. A.
  England
2. B.
  China
3. C.
  Japan
4. D.
  South Korea
Answer and explanation
Q89 · Applied Anatomy · Digestive System
Largest gland in human body is?
1. A.
  Liver
2. B.
  Adrenal
3. C.
  Spleen
4. D.
  Pancreas
Answer and explanation
Q90 · Biochemistry & Nutrition · Carbohydrates
What is the substrate of salivary amylase?
1. A.
  Starch
2. B.
  Protein
3. C.
  Glucose
4. D.
  Maltose
Answer and explanation
Q91 · Reasoning · Number series
Find the number - 6, 9, 14, ..., 30
1. A.
  19
2. B.
  20
3. C.
  21
4. D.
  22
Answer and explanation
Q92 · Applied Anatomy · Musculoskeletal System
Which mineral is abundantly contained in bones?
1. A.
  Iron
2. B.
  Calcium
3. C.
  Sodium
4. D.
  Phosphorus
Answer and explanation
Q93 · English · Grammar
... the school, there is a college in our town.
1. A.
  Besides
2. B.
  Between
3. C.
  Beside
4. D.
  was beside
Answer and explanation
Q94 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Carbohydrates
Which vegetable has the lowest caloric value?
1. A.
  Tomato
2. B.
  Cabbage
3. C.
  Carrot
4. D.
  Orange
Answer and explanation
Q95 · General Knowledge · Miscellaneous
Branch of science that study of grasses?
1. A.
  Biology
2. B.
  Botany
3. C.
  Zoology
4. D.
  Agrostology
Answer and explanation
Q96 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Pathogenic Organisms
Give the scientific name of the pathogen causing Diphtheria?
1. A.
  S. typhi
2. B.
  C. Diphtheriae
3. C.
  R. Pertussis
4. D.
  M. leprae
Answer and explanation
Q97 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Therapeutic Diet
Which vegetable is avoided in control stones in the kidney?
1. A.
  Tomato
2. B.
  Cabbage
3. C.
  Beans
4. D.
  Green leafy vegetables
Answer and explanation
Q98 · Applied Microbiology & Infection control · Introduction
Who was the first person to see microorganisms?
1. A.
  Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek
2. B.
  Ronald Ross
3. C.
  Dr. Hansen
4. D.
  Robert Koch
Answer and explanation
Q99 · Applied Nutrition & Dietetics · Vitamins
A fruit very rich in vitamin C, except?
1. A.
  Orange
2. B.
  Mango
3. C.
  Tomato
4. D.
  Amla
Answer and explanation
Q100 · Pathology & Genetics · Genetics
Number of chromosomes in a human cell is?
1. A.
  45
2. B.
  46
3. C.
  47
4. D.
  48
Answer and explanation

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