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Post NameECG Technician Grade II
DepartmentInsurance Medical Services
Question Paper Code117/2026/OL
Category Code468/2025
Date of Test4 June 2026
Exam TypeOnline Examination
Total Questions100
1
A zoologist identifies an animal with similar body parts arranged around a central axis and no distinct left or right side. The animal most likely exhibits :
Answer
C. Radial symmetry
2
Match the following items in column - I with those in column - II Column - I Column - II P. Lysosome 1. Packaging Q. Golgi 2. Intracelluar apparatus digestion R. Vacuole 3. Storage and turgidity Choose the correct option
Answer
A. P-2, Q-1, R-3
3
Which observation best supports the fluid mosaic model of plasma membrane?
Answer
C. Lipids and proteins can move laterally
4
Two cells, X and Y, are studied. The observations are given below. X has a cell wall and chloroplasts. Y lacks cell wall and chloroplasts. Which conclusion is valid?
Answer
B. X is plant cell ; Y is animal cell
5
Which sequence correctly represents the pathway of a secretory protein in a eukaryotic cell. (ER = Endoplasmic Reticulum)
Answer
A. Ribosome Ā® ER Ā® Golgi apparatus Ā® Plasma membrane
6
Consider the following statements regarding ribs : (i) All ribs are directly attached to the sternum. (ii) Floating ribs do not attach to the sternum. (iii) True ribs are attached to the sternum through cartilage. Which statements are correct?
Answer
B. (ii) and (iii) only
7
Which sequence, given below, correctly represents the vertebral regions from the uppermost part to the lower-most part of vertebral column?
Answer
A. Cervical Ā® Thoracic Ā® Lumbar Ā® Sacral Ā® Coccygeal
8
Which arrangement correctly represents the components forming the thoracic cage?
Answer
A. Ribs, Sternum and Thoracic vertebrae
9
A toxin in snake venom blocks potassium channels in neurons immediately after depolarisation. Which phase of electrical activity will be most directly affected?
Answer
B. Repolarisation
10
A patient shows absence of P-wave in ECG recording. Which cardiac event is most likely directly affected?
Answer
D. Atrial depolarisation
11
The heart is enclosed in a double-walled sac called :
Answer
D. Pericardium
12
Which of the following is known as 'mitral valve'?
Answer
C. Left atrioventricular valve
13
The first heart sound is produced by
Answer
B. Closure of atrioventricular valves
14
Which one of the following is not true about cardiac muscle?
Answer
B. Cardiac muscle contains less mitochondria and glycogen granules
15
The sinoatrial node is located in the :
Answer
A. Right Atrium
16
The duration of cardiac cycle is :
Answer
D. 0.8 seconds
17
The function of coronary artery is :
Answer
A. Carries oxygenated blood to heart
18
Tricuspid and bicuspid valves are attached to the papillary muscles on the floor of the ventricle by
Answer
C. Chordae tendineae
19
Which of the following statement is/are true? (I) Systolic pressure is the peak arterial blood pressure attained during ventricular contraction (II) The diastolic pressure in an adult human is 120 mm Hg (III) The pressure in pulmonary vein is called pulse pressure (IV) Blood pressure is influenced by cardiac output and blood volume
Answer
B. I & IV only
20
Pick out the correct statement
Answer
C. The right auricle receives deoxygenated blood
21
Abnormal increase in heart rate is known as :
Answer
B. Tachycardia
22
Sphygmomanometer is used to measure :
Answer
C. Blood pressure
23
The average weight of human heart
Answer
D. 300 g
24
The pulmonary vein carries :
Answer
A. Oxygenated blood from lungs to heart
25
Tunica adventitia of arteries made up of :
Answer
A. Connective tissue
26
Which of the following chamber receives oxygenated blood from lungs?
Answer
B. Left atrium
27
The position of tricuspid valve is between :
Answer
A. Right atrium and right ventricle
28
Normal value of stroke volume of adult human heart is :
Answer
C. 70 ml
29
Foramen ovale is a small opening :
Answer
C. In the interatrial septum of foetal heart
30
Study of blood vessel is called :
Answer
B. Angiology
31
Purkinje fibres are found in ___________
Answer
C. Ventricles
32
Which of the following statement is/are true? (I) The 'pace setter' of the heart in man is AV node (II) Acetylcholine has inhibitory action on the SA node resulting in fewer heart beats (III) Depolarization of SA node is mainly due to influx of calcium ions
Answer
C. II & III only
33
The cardiac output consists of :
Answer
A. The amount of blood pumped out of each ventricle in one minute
34
In the cardiac conduction system, conduction velocity of impulses is maximum in :
Answer
C. Purkinje fibres
35
The alternate expansion and elastic recoil of an artery with each systole of the left ventricle is called :
Answer
B. Pulse
36
Exercise stress test is most helpful in the diagnosis of
Answer
B. Coronary Artery Disease
37
Significant findings during Treadmill Test
Answer
C. Low Blood Pressure
38
Holter test is indicated in
Answer
C. Syncope
39
Exercise Stress Test is contraindicated in
Answer
C. Acute coronary syndrome
40
Implantable loop recorder has a life span of
Answer
A. 1-3 years
41
Cardiac monitors use
Answer
D. All of the above
42
Echocardiogram common indication
Answer
A. to assess Left ventricular function
43
Transesophageal echocardiography is particularly valuable to assess all except
Answer
D. Mitral stenosis
44
Left Heart catheterisation has complication risk of less than
Answer
D. 1 in 1000 cases
45
Implantable cardiac Defibrillators improve survival in
Answer
D. Ventricular Tachycardia
46
Swan-Ganz balloon catheter are used to monitor
Answer
A. Pulmonary wedge pressure
47
Dual chamber pacemaker implantation indicated in
Answer
B. second degree AV block
48
Defibrillation is administered with biphasic shock
Answer
A. 150 J
49
Temporary pacemaker is indicated
Answer
A. Transient AV block
50
Cardiac resynchronisation therapy
Answer
A. treatment in selective heart failure patients
51
Treatment of Non ST elevation MI
Answer
D. Heparin
52
Sinus arrhythmia is
Answer
A. phasic alteration of heart rate during respiration
53
Mitral stenosis murmur
Answer
B. Mid diastolic murmur
54
Characteristic ECG change in Acute myocardial Infarction
Answer
B. ST elevation
55
Commonest cause of valvular heart disease
Answer
C. Rheumatic fever
56
Based on function, The ECG machine is an example of
Answer
B. Diagnostic equipment
57
In an ECG, arrhythmia refers to
Answer
B. Abnormal rate or rhythm
58
QRS complex of an ECG wave represents to
Answer
C. Depolarisation of ventricles
59
Standard ECG calibration produces 10 mm amplitude at a voltage of
Answer
A. 1 mV
60
The difference between 6 Channel ECG machine and 12 Channel ECG machine is
Answer
B. 6 Channel prints 6 leads while 12 channel prints 12 leads simultaneously.
61
P, Q, R, S, T, U are the major waves in ECG waveform. Out of this which have high amplitude
Answer
C. R
62
The resulting tracing of voltage difference at any two sites over heart due to electrical activity of the heart is called a _______
Answer
A. Lead
63
In standard Lead 1, the electrodes are placed on which area
Answer
A. RA and LA
64
In thermal paper used for ECG machine. What technology is used to print the ECG tracing?
Answer
D. Heat from stylus
65
In an ECG machine the electrode placed on which part of the body is considered as the ground
Answer
D. Right Leg
66
The colour coding of ECG lead of Right Arm in International Electro Technical committee (IEC) system is
Answer
D. Red
67
Damping in ECG machine prevents
Answer
B. Overshooting and vibration of stylus
68
Which wave represents atrial depolarization in ECG?
Answer
C. P wave
69
Select the correct statement which satisfies Einthoven's Law.
Answer
B. Lead I + Lead III = Lead II
70
Which of the following is the period for one complete ventricular contraction in ECG ?
Answer
A. Q-T interval
71
There is no relation between the rhythm of the P waves and that of QRS – T complexes. This condition is known as:
Answer
B. Third degree A-V block
72
Normal width of QRS complex is:
Answer
A. 0.05 to 0.10 S
73
Irregular trembling of ECG trace without wandering of the baseline is caused by :
Answer
B. Muscle tremor
74
Name of the alloy used for making limb electrodes in ECG.
Answer
C. German Silver
75
Identify the horizontal plane ECG lead.
Answer
B. Precordial leads
76
Which ECG change is observed in the ECG of a person with Atrial Paroxysmal Tachycardia ?
Answer
D. All of the above
77
In a normal recording of augmented unipolar limb leads, which lead has inverted recording?
Answer
A. aVR
78
Identify the ECG change associated with Hypokalemia.
Answer
C. Prominent U wave
79
In a 12-lead ECG, where is the V2 electrode correctly placed?
Answer
D. Fourth intercostal space, at left sternal margin
80
While recording the Augmented unipolar limb lead aVL, positive terminal of the electrocardiograph is connected to :
Answer
A. Left Arm
81
What is the next step in Adult basic life support in an unresponsive patient with no breathing and pulse not felt within 10 seconds ?
Answer
C. Start CPR immediately.
82
Which of the following is not a sign of Foreign Body Airway Obstruction ?
Answer
B. Excessive speaking
83
Which of the following is not recommended in opening the airway in adult cardiac arrest ?
Answer
A. Cricoid pressure
84
Which of the following is not true regarding defibrillation in adult cardiac arrest?
Answer
B. Monophasic waveform defibrillation is preferred over Biphasic waveform defibrillation.
85
Which is true regarding administration of vasopressor in cardiac arrest?
Answer
D. High dose epinephrine is not recommended for routine use for adult patients in cardiac arrest.
86
The length of bony part of external auditory canal is
Answer
C. 16 mm
87
Conductive hearing loss is caused by
Answer
D. Perforation of tympanic membrane
88
Intensity of normal conversation is
Answer
C. 60 dB
89
Sensory epithelium of utricle is called
Answer
B. Macula
90
Masking in pure tone andiogram is done using
Answer
A. Narrow band noise
91
The intake of which nutrient should be DECREASED to reduce heart disease risk?
Answer
B. Saturated fat
92
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for heart disease?
Answer
C. Regular exercise
93
Which of the following tests is NOT REQUIRED in a person presenting with acute chest pain with pain spreading towards left arm?
Answer
A. Endoscopy
94
Which among the following pathogens is implicated in valvular involvement in Rheumatic heart disease?
Answer
A. Bacteria
95
Which among the following is the LEAST LIKELY symptom in a patient with heart disease?
Answer
C. Abdominal distension
96
Which among the following statements regarding obesity is WRONG?
Answer
B. Men are more affected by obesity than women
97
Which of the following infections in the mother contributions to heart defects in the baby?
Answer
B. Rubella
98
The risk of heart disease is increased in all the following situations EXCEPT?
Answer
C. Eating fruits daily
99
Body mass Index is calculated as Weight/Square of Height. Which among the following is the CORRECT unit for measurements used?
Answer
C. Weight in Kilograms, height in meters
100
Which type of cholesterol is often referred to as "bad cholesterol"?
Answer
D. Low density Lipoprotein (LDL)

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