| Post Name | Dental Hygienist Grade II - Health Services |
|---|---|
| Question Paper Code | 030/2025/OL |
| Category Code | 021/2024 |
| Date of Test | 27 March 2025 |
| Exam Type | Online Examination |
| Total Questions | 100 |
1
Which of the following bones begin to ossify first?
Answer
B. Mandible
2
Which among the following nerve supplies cricothyroid muscle?
Answer
D. Superior laryngeal
3
Which of the following is called the safety muscle of tongue?
Answer
B. Genioglossus
4
Ascending palatine artery is a branch of
Answer
C. Facial
5
The anterior belly of digastric muscle is supplied by which nerve
Answer
C. Mylohyoid
6
Which of the following structures develop from all the three germ layers?
Answer
C. Tympanic membrane
7
Which of the following is true about facial nerve?
Answer
B. Traverses through parotid gland
8
The muscle which helps in elevating the mandible is
Answer
B. Temporalis
9
Articular disc of TMJ is made of
Answer
B. Fibrocartilage
10
Gubernacular canal guides the eruption of
Answer
A. Permanent teeth
11
Which of the following agents is NOT likely to be found in plasma?
Answer
A. Thrombin
12
Which among the following is a biological anticoagulant?
Answer
D. Hirudine
13
Cardiac output is NOT affected by
Answer
C. Systolic BP
14
Distribution of blood flow is mainly regulated by,
Answer
B. Arterioles
15
The most abundant principal fibre group of periodontal ligament is
Answer
D. Oblique
16
Hertwig's epithelial root sheath is made of
Answer
A. Outer and inner enamel epithelium
17
Wharton's duct drains
Answer
B. Submandibular gland
18
Dental pulp is derived from
Answer
A. Dental papilla
19
The pharyngeal phase of deglutition is
Answer
B. a reflex mechanism
20
Sensory receptors for pain are
Answer
D. Free nerve endings
21
Which of the following statement is WRONG?
Answer
C. Kidney is the major site for drug metabolism
22
Which statement is TRUE about antagonism?
Answer
A. Activated charcoal is used in alkaloidal poisoning due to its adsorption property
23
Which is an example for unpredictable/Type B/Bizarre adverse drug reaction?
Answer
B. Anaphylaxis caused by penicillin
24
Which local anesthetic drug can be used in surface anesthesia, infiltration anesthesia, spinal anesthesia and epidural anesthesia?
Answer
D. Lidocaine
25
Selective COX-2 inhibitor is
Answer
D. Etoricoxib
26
Drug of choice in Morphine poisoning is
Answer
A. Naloxone
27
Antibacterial group that inhibits protein synthesis is
Answer
C. Tetracyclines
28
Anti-herpes viral drug is
Answer
B. Acyclovir
29
Antifungal agent which acts by interfering fungal mitosis is
Answer
A. Griseofulvin
30
All are disclosing agents used in dentistry except
Answer
B. Strontium chloride
31
Most of the pathogenic bacteria grow optimally at _________ degree temperature.
Answer
B. 37
32
Naturally occurring bacteria without cell wall
Answer
A. Mycoplasma
33
Method of sterilisation and disinfection of culture media is by
Answer
D. Autoclaving
34
All are oral manifestations of AIDS except
Answer
B. Gumma
35
Commonest histological type of oral cancer is
Answer
A. Squamous cell carcinoma
36
Xerostomia is seen in
Answer
D. All of the above
37
Epithelioid histiocytes are the component of ___________
Answer
C. Granuloma
38
The hall mark of malignant tumour is presence of __________
Answer
D. Metastasis
39
Most common microorganism associated with dental caries
Answer
B. Streptococci mutans
40
Pellagra is deficiency of
Answer
C. Niacin
41
Clinical implication of a tooth with concrescence is related to
Answer
B. Tooth extraction
42
In the FDI tooth numbering system, 45 represents
Answer
C. Right mandibular second premolar
43
Which of the following is a potentially malignant disorder of oral cavity?
Answer
D. Leukoplakia
44
Sudden onset, sharply punched out, crater like erosions of interdental papillae is characteristic feature of
Answer
A. Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis
45
Which of the following is a cause of dental erosion?
Answer
C. Use of carbonated drinks
46
A 50-year old male presented with difficulty in opening the mouth. He gives history of betel quid chewing since 20 years. The most probable diagnosis is
Answer
B. Oral submucous fibrosis
47
Which among the following is an age related change in dentin?
Answer
D. Sclerotic dentin
48
What is the structural unit of enamel?
Answer
A. Enamel rod
49
Which of the following cell type is found abundantly in dental pulp?
Answer
D. Fibroblast
50
Find out the correct statement regarding cellular cementum :
Answer
C. Found at the apical third of root
51
Deficiency of which among the following vitamin results in keratinizing metaplasia of epithelium of various mucous membranes?
Answer
A. Vitamin A
52
A 40-year old female presents with bright red, swollen gingiva with bleeding. The most probable reason for this condition is related to the deficiency of
Answer
C. Ascorbic acid
53
A 50-year old male presents with dry mouth, chronic periodontitis and multiple carious lesions. Which of the following laboratory investigation may aid in the diagnosis of underlying disease?
Answer
D. Random blood sugar
54
Which of the following polysaccharide can serve as a structural component of plaque matrix and result in attachment of bacteria to the tooth?
Answer
A. Glucan
55
The deficiency of which of the following mineral results in delayed wound healing?
Answer
B. Zinc
56
Which among the following in the diet chart is a source of protein mainly?
Answer
C. Fish
57
What is the correct statement regarding dental caries?
Answer
D. Dietary calcium does not influence the occurrence of dental caries
58
Which of the following is a manifestation of iron deficiency?
Answer
C. Angular cheilitis
59
Which of the following diet modification is advised for patients with gingivitis?
Answer
B. Vitamin C rich foods
60
Deficiency of which of the following vitamin results in distortion of the skeleton and increased tendency of fracture?
Answer
D. Vitamin D
61
Which among the following are the factors that affect toothbrush bristle hardness?
Answer
D. All of the above
62
As per ADA specification of toothbrush, the number of tufts per row should be :
Answer
B. 5-12
63
Which toothbrushing technique is used as a routine oral hygiene measure?
Answer
C. Modified Bass technique
64
Which among the following is a commonly used disclosing agent?
Answer
C. Erythrosine
65
Which among the following is a recommended method for cleaning in areas with gingival recession and root exposure?
Answer
B. Modified Stillman's technique
66
The superior antiplaque activity of chlorhexidine is due to its property known as
Answer
D. Substantivity
67
What type of disclosing agent can differentiate between old and new plaque?
Answer
B. Two tone solutions
68
What is the function of humectant in dentifrices?
Answer
A. To prevent toothpaste from drying out
69
The function/functions of dental floss is/are:
Answer
D. Both (1) and (2)
70
The acquired pellicle forms ___________ after the oral prophylaxis.
Answer
A. Immediately
71
Which among the following is not a part of 5 A model in tobacco cessation counselling?
Answer
C. Accept
72
Which of the following is a key objective of COTPA?
Answer
B. To regulate the advertisement and sale of tobacco products
73
The predominant immunoglobulin present in saliva :
Answer
A. IgA
74
Prolonged thumbsucking can lead to which type of malocclusion?
Answer
B. Open bite
75
Which among the following sugars is considered the most cariogenic?
Answer
C. Sucrose
76
Which of the following minerals present in saliva help in remineralization of enamel?
Answer
B. Calcium and Phosphate
77
Which component of saliva has antibacterial properties?
Answer
A. Lysozyme
78
Which among the following is a pH rising factor in saliva?
Answer
B. Sialin
79
Which among the following is NOT a phase in the history of public health?
Answer
D. Biomedical phase
80
The dietary behaviour of holding or swishing acidic beverages in the mouth increases the risk for:
Answer
D. Dental erosion
81
Chemical formula of Orthorhombic anhydrate is
Answer
D. CaSO₄
82
Regarding strength of set plaster of Paris, which of the following statement is true?
Answer
A. Wet strength is less than the dry strength
83
Chanel in a refractory investment mold through which molten metal flows is known as
Answer
A. Sprue
84
Dentist asked for glass ionomer cement for a patient requiring restoration in the esthetic area of a permanent central incisor. Which type of glass ionomer cement you will provide?
Answer
B. Type IIa
85
Which ion gives protection against dental caries?
Answer
C. Fluoride (F-)
86
Which one of the following is plant derived wax?
Answer
D. Carnauba wax
87
Amalgam is an alloy containing
Answer
A. Mercury
88
You are required yo select an impression material suited for a patient requiring fixed partial denture. Which one of the following materials you will select?
Answer
D. Addition silicone
89
Most popular implant biomaterial is
Answer
A. Titanium
90
Initiator present in the acrylic resin is
Answer
C. Benzoyl peroxide
91
Paternalism in ethics refers to
Answer
A. The doctor knows best
92
Which one of the following is related to discrimination?
Answer
C. Declaration of Geneva
93
Cyclical process designed to identify ways in which clinical practice may be improved to instigate change for the better and to confirm a successful outcome is called
Answer
A. Clinical audit
94
Jurisprudence refers to
Answer
A. Philosophy of law
95
Which one of the following theories of ethics focuses on the action, rule or practice of an act rather than on the consequences?
Answer
B. Deontologic theory
96
In the negative electrode area of the X-ray tube, the semicircular cup is made up of
Answer
A. Molybdenum
97
Amount of radiation energy absorbed by the tissues is called
Answer
A. Dose
98
Bisecting technique in intraoral radiography is based on
Answer
C. Rule of isometry
99
Safe lighting in dark rooms requires the use of bulb ___________ watts.
Answer
D. 7.5-15
100
Dentist act was introduced in
Answer
B. 1948
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