| Post Name | DEPUTY DISTRICT EDUCATION MEDIA OFFICER |
|---|---|
| Department | HEALTH SERVICE |
| Question Paper Code | 099/2022 |
| Category Code | 549/2021 |
| Date of Test | 20 October 2022 |
| Medium of Question | ENGLISH |
| Exam Type | OMR Examination |
| Total Questions | 100 |
1
Which one of the following situated in the North East Afghanistan is Harappan trading port?
Answer
A. Shortughai
2
The Author of Economic History of India :
Answer
B. R.C. Dutt
3
Which among the following sites provide evidence of domestication of animals in the
Mesolithic Period :
I. Adamagarh
II. Bagor
III. Loteshwar
IV. Ratanpur
Answer
C. I, II and III
4
The Advanced way of making flake tools technique is called :
Answer
D. Levallois technique
5
Who was the leader of Salt Satyagraha in Tamilnadu?
Answer
A. C. Raja Gopalachari
6
Which Revolt highlighted the issue of better food equal pay for white and Indian sailors?
Answer
B. RIN Mutiny
7
From where the hoard of Jewellery made of Gold, Silver and Semi-precious stones have been
found :
Answer
C. Allahdino
8
The Hindustan Republican Association founded for Organizing an Armed Revolution was
renamed as the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association under the Leadership of :
Answer
C. Chandrasekhar Azad
9
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below :
(i) In areas of dry climate, water is often drawn upward in rock openings by capillary
action
(ii) Frost wedging the significant agent of chemical weathering is the freeze-thaw action of
water
(iii) Exfoliation refers the stripping away of roughly parallel, concentric rock slabs
(iv) Hydrolysis is the chemical unit of weathering
Code :
Answer
C. (i), (iii) and (iv) are correct
10
Which one of the following statement is not correct?
Answer
D. Western disturbances influence North Eastern and Southern parts of India
11
Identify the pair which is not correctly matched :
Answer
B. Nepal Himalaya : Indus and the Kali river
12
Consider the statements and select the correct answer :
(i) Intrusive igneous rocks are coarse crystal texture
(ii) Extrusive igneous rocks are fine crystal texture
(iii) Rhyolite and basalt are examples of extrusive igneous rocks
(iv) Granite and gabbro are examples of intrusive igneous rocks
Answer
C. All the above statements are correct
13
Which one of the following statement is not correct?
(i) Across – track scanners scan the earth in a series of lines oriented perpendicular to the
direction of motion
(ii) Across – track scanning uses optical – mechanical scanners
(iii) Across – track scanner also known as opto mechanical or whiskbroom scanner
(iv) Across – track scanner also known as Pushbroom scanner
Answer
D. (iv) only
14
Identify the correct statement, select correct code :
(i) Point – in – polygon overlay, points are overlaid on a polygon map
(ii) Line – on – polygon overlay, Lines are overlaid on a polygon
(iii) Polygon – on – polygon overlay, two layers of area objectives are overlaid, resulting in
new polygons
(iv) Points, lines and polygon are primary factors in Vector overlay
Answer
C. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) are correct
15
Which of the following statement is incorrect?
Answer
A. C horizon is zone of eluviation and leaching
16
The bill which provide legal sanction and authorization of supply of money from the
consolidated fund of India :
Answer
D. Appropriation Bill
17
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
I. Fundamental rights are both positive and negative in nature.
II. Fundamental rights are absolute.
III. Fundamental rights are Justiciable.
Answer
B. I and III
18
Signature / assent of Governor is essential for :
I. All legislative measures.
II. Ordinances
III. Resolutions ratifying constitutional amendments.
Answer
B. I and II
19
Article 250 of the constitution empowered the parliament to make laws on any item included
in the State List while :
I. Rajya Sabha passed a resolution for the same.
II. A proclamation of emergency is in operation.
III. Two or more states demanded on consent.
IV. Implementing any treaty or convention with other countries.
Answer
C. II Only
20
The writ issued by a Higher court when a lower court exceeds / go beyond its jurisdiction :
Answer
B. Prohibition
21
Which of the following is the initiative taken by India during 2020-21 to strengthen the
WTO?
Answer
A. TRIPS waiver
22
What is meant by Fiscal Consolidation?
Answer
C. Policies undertaken by governments (national and sub-national levels) to reduce
their deficits and accumulation of debt stock
23
Which of the following is the key feature of the Union Budget 2022-23?
(i) Enhanced outlay to scheme for financial assistance to states for capital investment
(ii) For 2022-23 states will be allowed a fiscal deficit of 4% of GSDP of which 0.5% will be
tied to power sector reforms
(iii) Allocation of Rs. 1 lakh crore in 2022-23 to assist the states in catalysing over all
investments in the economy
Answer
C. All the above (i) (ii) and (iii)
24
With enhanced borrowings on account of Covid-19, the Central Government debt has gone up
from 49.1% of GDP in 2019-20 to :
Answer
D. 59.3% of GDP in 2020-21
25
FDI by India during 2019-20 was :
Answer
B. Rs.92,135 Crore
26
Social work is a practice-based profession and an academic discipline that facilitates social
change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people.
Principles of social justice, human rights, collective responsibility and respect for diversities
are central to social work. Underpinned by theories of social work, social sciences, humanities
and indigenous knowledge, social work engages people and structures to address life
challenges and enhance well being :
In the above definition principle of social justice would mean :
(i) Social workers believe and work towards strengthening inclusive communities that
respect the ethnic and cultural diversity of societies
(ii) Social workers advocate and work toward access and the equitable distribution of
resources and wealth
(iii) Social workers are interested in maintaining the status quo
(iv) Social workers challenge discrimination
Answer
C. Statements (i), (ii) and (iv)
27
Professional Social Workers engage in all the following except :
Answer
B. Working to promote technology intensive industrial development
28
Match the following and choose the correct answer choice given below the table :
a. Social Group Work I. Translating policies into practice through
Planning, sourcing budgets and implementation
b. Case work II. Problem identification, formulating objectives
and formulating strategies to meet objectives
c. Social Welfare Administration III. Understanding the behavioural concerns with
implications to social functioning
d. Social Work Research IV. Assessment of communications and interaction
patterns and using purposive programme
planning
Answer
D. I
29
Consider the following statements with regard to psychodynamic approach that considers
emotional disturbances in adults as a result of :
I. Deep seated traumas suffered in childhood
II. Manifestation of emotional upheavals in adolescence
III. Resolution of emotional conflicts
IV. Inter-personal conflicts that can be solved behaviorally
From the above statements choose the correct combination as given below
Answer
C. Only Statements I is true
30
Two statements are given below :
I. Erik Erikson’s theory of psycho social development speaks of recognizing not only
changes in children’s overt behaviour but also their social cognition
II. According to Erik Erikson personality development is influenced majorly by social and
cultural factors throughout the life span.
From the above statements we can say
Answer
A. Both statements I and II are True
31
Match the following principles of case work with their meaning :
Principle Meaning
a. Principle of individualization I. Ability to understand the client without
any prejudices
b. Principles of acceptance II. The information received from the client is
rightfully not shared with anyone
excepting with those in authority for
purposes of reducing the distress of the
client
c. Principles of a meaningful III. This guides social case workers to respect
relationship the unique pathway of each child when
experiencing difficulties in emotional
regulation
d. Principles of confidentiality IV. Showing warmth and interest in the
experiences of the client and displaying
empathy
Answer
D. I
32
Skills and techniques that are seen as essential for a case worker working with children
placed in a shelter home are all the following except :
Answer
C. Meeting the demands of the family
33
A child has been brought to the social welfare institution. The social worker undertakes to
interact with the child, attempts to speak in her native language and elicits some smile from
the child as the child feels the social worker is not speaking her language properly. The social
worker holds interactive session with the child on the second day with some toys and books
and tries to find out what interests her. As the social worker builds rapport she shares about
herself as part of self-disclosure and asks the child to share about herself. She uses some
picture cards and tries to understand the child, her likes and dislikes, tracing the journey of
the child to the institution, what issues were there which made her run-away from home.
These efforts of the social worker could be best represented by one among the choices given
below. Choose only one answer :
Answer
B. Understanding the social and psychological context of the child by active listening
34
Which among the following statement(s) is correct regarding the use of the ecological systems
theory in case work practice?
(i) Social Workers using this approach rely on understanding the dynamic relationships
between human beings and their environment
(ii) The environmental considerations include those from the micro that is family and
neighbourhood to macro concerns as socio cultural, political and institutional
arrangements
(iii) The person has to be understood from their underprivileged status
(iv) There is a need to look at the administrative constraints and resources in helping
individuals
Answer
A. Only (i) and (ii)
35
Match the following ::
Theory Major applications
a. Client centered I. Focusing on the immediate problems that produce emotional and
therapy behavioural distress among the clients and offering short term
help
b. Behavioural II. Unconditional positive regard for the client with a non-directive
perspective approach with the client in the ‘saddle’ so to speak
c. Existential III. Assessing behaviours which are maladapative and seek to instill
adapative behaviours through goal directed behaviour with a set
of reinforcements
d. Crisis IV. Focus on the here and now of the client and the potential of the
Intervention client to cope using a collaborative client and therapist
relationship
Answer
C. IV,
36
Which of the following statement(s) best represent Group work as a method of social work
practice?
(i) Understanding the importance of group dynamics
(ii) Focusing on leadership change for better management of the groups
(iii) Using ideas of programme planning for enhancement of group functioning
(iv) Using evaluation effectively to understand the progress of the group and sustaining
group for transformative change
Answer
C. Only (i), (iii) and (iv)
37
Group Dynamics refers to all except :
Answer
D. Having a non-judgmental attitude
38
Which of the following skills except one are relevant for group work practice?
Answer
D. Helping group to seek political support
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39
A community organizer working to strengthen the local economic development efforts in a
particular water stressed village may resort to the following steps :
(i) Making and assessments of prioritizing
(ii) Monitoring and Evaluation
(iii) Building Rapport with the communities
(iv) Implementation
(v) Planning for intervention
Identify the correct sequence from the following
Answer
C. (iii), (i), (v), (iv), (ii)
40
Which among the following statements is not relevant to micro planning exercises with
regard to people’s participation?
Answer
B. Sharing decisions after planning is made through government notices
41
Which of the following statement is/are correct about The Probation of Offenders Act, 1958?
(i) Duties of probation officers. Advise and assist, in such cases and in such manner as
may be prescribed, persons who have been released under section 4.
(ii) Probation officers supervise probationers and other persons placed under his
supervision and, where necessary, endeavour to find them suitable employment.
(iii) Probation officers cannot advise and assist offenders in the payment of compensation or
costs ordered by the Court.
(iv) “Probation officer” means an officer appointed to be a probation officer or recognised as
such under section 13 of the act
Answer
D. None of the above
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42
Match the List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code :
List I List II
Answer
B. Dowry Prohibition Act 2. 2007
43
Choose incorrect statement/s regarding The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act,
2012:
(i) A person is said to commit “penetrative sexual assault” if he penetrates his penis, to
any extent, into the vagina, mouth, urethra or anus of a child or makes the child to do
so with him or any other person.
(ii) Punishment for using child for pornographic purposes. Whoever, uses a child or
children for pornographic purposes shall be punished with imprisonment of either
description which may extend to seven years and shall also be liable to fine and in the
event of second or subsequent conviction with imprisonment of either description for a
term which may extend to nine years.
(iii) In the presence of the child’s parents or any other adult the kid has faith or trust in, the
Magistrate or the police officer, as the case may be, shall record the statement as
spoken by the child.
Answer
B. (ii)
44
To prevent all forms of crimes against women, the state established a vigilant committee in
1997 under Kerala Women’s Commission’s supervision. The committee is known as :
Answer
C. Jagratha Samithi
45
The Chairperson of the State Social Welfare Board is selected by :
Answer
D. Chairperson of Central Social Welfare Board
46
Which of the following statement is correct for the scheme Cancer Suraksha?
(i) Upon receiving a cancer diagnosis, the patient card is issued. Any hospital that accepts
registered patients will treat them without charging a fee.
(ii) On December 1, 2008, the Kerala government introduced the Cancer Suraksha Scheme
for children under the age of 18 who are cancer patients and come from disadvantaged
socio economic backgrounds.
(iii) The offending spouse will be forced to pay back the full sum and face legal ramifications
if it is found that any registered patient is ineligible for help.
(iv) Patients of all age groups are qualified for the scheme, and after registering, a Patient
Card would be issued.
Answer
D. None
47
For the Kerala Social Security Mission, which of the following statements is incorrect :
(i) With a mission to provide service and support to the needy, underprivileged, elderly,
children, women, cancer patients in remission, and other weaker segments of society,
the services are organised under the Ministry for Health and Family Welfare,
UN agencies, and Social Justice Department.
(ii) To create programmes to enhance the nutritional standards, health, and situation of
the underprivileged.
(iii) To provide assistance including medical expenses to chronically ill poor/destitute
citizens.
(iv) To carry out research on numerous social issues and to expand on the results of that
study.
Answer
A. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
48
The victims of the sex crime, acid attack, domestic violence, heinous gender-based violence
are covered under which scheme :
Answer
A. Aswasanidhi
49
The statement best suitable for the NIRBHAYA service :
(i) NIRBHAYA-Toll Free Number- 1800 425 1800
(ii) There are 34 members at the State level Coordination Committee of Nirbhaya Cell.
(iii) Nirbhaya Committee at the district level consists of 26 members
(iv) Nirbhaya Policy aimed at Prevention of sexual violence against women and children,
Protection of sexual violence victims and Re-integration of sexual violence survivors.
Answer
B. (ii) and (iv)
50
Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme was launched in :
Answer
C. 2nd October. 1975
51
Which school of philosophy is associated with the concept of ‘learning by doing’?
Answer
D. Pragmatism
52
‘The Discovery of the Child’ was written by :
Answer
B. Maria Montessori
53
Access, Equity, Quality and Accountability are the key pillars of :
Answer
B. NEP 2020
54
“Anything can be taught to any student at any stage of development if taught in a simple and
honest manner” was stated by :
Answer
C. Jerome S Bruner
55
Piaget called the period of Infancy as the :
Answer
D. Sensory Motor Stage
56
The term which stands for relatively permanent change in a behavioural tendency which
occurs as result of reinforced practice :
Answer
A. Learning
57
Pavlovian Conditioning is otherwise known as :
Answer
B. Classical Conditioning
58
Intrinsic Motivation is :
Answer
D. The desire to perform activities because they are rewarding in and of themselves
59
Task Knowledge is otherwise referred to as :
Answer
C. Procedural Knowledge
60
The process by which an individual learns to behave in accordance with social norms and
culture is called :
Answer
C. Socialisation
61
The chief exponent of critical pedagogy :
Answer
B. Paulo Freire
62
Which among the following statement is valid with regard to Sustainable development?
(i) Statement A – Economy Vs Environment
(ii) Statement B – Present Vs Future
Answer
C. Both are correct
63
Multiculturalism in classrooms aims at :
Answer
D. Integration of Culture
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64
Which among the following statement is valid with regard to hypothesis?
(i) Statement A – Shzrewd guesswork
(ii) Statement B – Tentative solution to the problem
Answer
C. Both are correct
65
Which type of literature review seeks to find out what actually exist in the academic
literature in terms of theory, empirical evidence and research methods?
Answer
B. Exploratory Review
66
Obfuscation refers to :
Answer
A. not highlighting the results that are important
67
Hybrid learning is otherwise known as :
Answer
A. Blended learning
68
Which approach emphasis on bridging the prior knowledge with the new knowledge?
Answer
C. Constructivist view
69
VICTERS stands for :
Answer
A. Versatile ICT enabled resources for students
70
The concept ‘What to teach’ refers to :
Answer
A. Content Knowledge
71
Which among the following statement is correct :
Answer
C. Sender - Message - Medium - Receiver - Feedback
72
Which among the following is included in projective technique?
Answer
A. Rorschach Ink Blot test
73
The ability to perform action according to instructions is referred as :
Answer
A. Manipulatian
74
The 3h’s concept refers to :
Answer
Question Cancelled
75
The umbrella term which refers to implicit academic social and cultural messages is :
Answer
B. Hidden curriculum
76
Which of the following is correct regarding Mission Indhradhnush 4.0?
Answer
C. Objective was to benefit those who missed vaccine dose in Covid-19 pandemic
77
Which of the following is NOT a recent initiative under National Programme for Prevention
and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS)?
Answer
B. Inclusion of high risk screening of common NCDs
78
LaQshya stands for :
Answer
A. Labour room quality improvement Initiative
79
UN conventions of Rights of persons with disabilities article 6 deals with :
Answer
C. Women with disabilities
80
Choose the correct indicator for HMIS based dashboard monitoring system for reproductive,
maternal, neonatal, child and adolescent health (RMNCH+
Answer
D. Proportion of pregnant women given 100 IFA to total ANC registration
81
Criteria to start the shorter oral Bedaquiline containing MDR TB regime includes all
EXCEPT :
Answer
B. Children aged 5 years to less than 18 years and weighing at least 20 kg
82
A practical approach to prevent NIPAH infections will be :
Answer
A. Educate people on measures to reduce exposure to NIPAH Virus
83
Current comprehensive mental health program has elements EXCEPT :
Answer
D. Complete hospitalization
84
Identify a newer family planning method introduced with RMNCH+
Answer
C. Antara
85
Choose the empanelled hospital from government sector in Kerala for implementing
Hridayam Scheme :
Answer
Question Cancelled
86
Major causes of maternal mortality in India as per SRS 2001-2003 :
Answer
A. Haemorrhage 38%, sepsis 11%, abortion 8%, others 34%
87
Which of the following is NOT a target for sustainable developmental Goal -3?
Answer
D. By 2030 reduce global under 5 mortality to at least 15 per 1000 live births
88
Maternal uncle of a 15 year old girl had forceful intercourse with the child. Choose the
offence and punishment in this Situation :
Answer
C. Aggravated penetrative sexual assault-rigorous punishment of 20 years and fine
89
As per Kerala Public health bill 2021, notifiable communicable diseases includes all
EXCEPT :
Answer
A. Leprosy
90
Choose the correct pair of lifestyle modification and outcome to manage hypertension :
Answer
B. Maintaining normal body weight leads to 5-20 mmHg reduction/10Kg weight loss
91
Which is NOT applicable for WHO 5Cs principles that apply to models of hepatitis testing
facilities?
Answer
D. Convenience
92
(i) Epidemiological transition ratio is defined as the ratio of DALYs caused by
communicable, maternal, neonatal and nutritional diseases to those caused by NCDs
and injuries
(ii) Epidemiological transition ratio for Kerala is 0.16
(iii) Epidemiological transition ratio for Bihar is 1.2
Which are the correct statements?
Answer
A. Only (i) and (ii)
93
Which of the following is a communicative method of attaining good public relations in a
hospital?
Answer
D. Administrative rounds by hospital administrators
94
Which is TRUE regarding Rotavirus vaccinations?
Answer
C. Rotavirus vaccine offers herd protection in unvaccinated older children
95
Test, treat, track (3Ts) strategy for early case detection and treatment of malaria has the
following objectives EXCEPT :
Answer
B. To achieve 95% parasitological diagnosis of malaria cases in 24 hrs of onset of
fever
96
Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance and Termination are
the various stages of behaviour change explained in :
Answer
B. Transtheoretical Model
97
A pervasive approach in health campaigns wherein behaviour change is motivated by
threatening the target audience with harmful outcomes from initiating or continuing an
unhealthy practice is termed as :
Answer
A. Negative appeal
98
Which among the following is an appropriate condition for campaign through Mass Media?
(i) When wide exposure is desired
(ii) When the timeframe is urgent
(iii) When the behavioural goal is simple
(iv) When a generous budget exists
Answer
C. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
99
The term Campaign generally implies which among the following elements :
(i) it is planned to generate specific outcomes
(ii) it relies on one medium only for communication
(iii) it aims to achieve goals within a specified time period
(iv) it’s target group is a relatively large number of individuals
Answer
C. (i), (iii) and (iv)
100
The Social Ecology conceptualised in the Social Ecological Model of behaviour change
includes which among the following :
(i) necessary skills and abilities
(ii) political commitments
(iii) financial commitments
(iv) organisational support
Answer
C. (i), (ii) and (iv)
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