PUNJAB NURSING ADMISSION MOCK TEST 3

Chemistry
1.

What is the mass of carbon dioxide which contains the same number of molecules as are contained in 40 grams of oxygen?

• a. 40 g
• b. 55 g
• c. 32 g
• d. 44 g

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Correct Answer: b

Chemistry
2.

Which of the following elements has 3d⁶ as its outermost configuration?

• a. 12
• b. 32
• c. 26
• d. 24

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Correct Answer: c

Chemistry
3.

Ionization enthalpy of nitrogen is more than oxygen because of:

• a. Extra stability of half filled orbitals
• b. More number of energy levels
• c. Smaller size
• d. Less valence electrons

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Correct Answer: a

Chemistry
4.

Which of the following pairs are isostructural?

• a. SO₄²⁻ and BF₄⁻
• b. NH₃ and NH₄⁺
• c. CO₃²⁻ and CO₂
• d. CH₄ and BF₃

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Correct Answer: a

Chemistry
5.

The correct order of boiling points of 2,2-dimethylpropane, 2-methylbutane and n-pentane is:

• a. n-pentane > 2,2-dimethylpropane > 2-methylbutane
• b. n-pentane > 2-methylbutane > 2,2-dimethylpropane
• c. 2,2-dimethylpropane > 2-methylbutane > n-pentane
• d. 2-methylbutane > n-pentane > 2,2-dimethylpropane

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Correct Answer: b

Chemistry
6.

According to Lewis concept, an acid is an:

• a. Proton donor
• b. Electron pair donor
• c. Proton acceptor
• d. Electron pair acceptor

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Correct Answer: d

Chemistry
7.

Addition of oxygen to an element or compound is termed as:

• a. Oxidation
• b. Reduction
• c. Ionisation
• d. Redox reaction

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Correct Answer: a

Chemistry
8.

A process in which the system does not exchange heat with the surroundings is:

• a. Isothermal
• b. Isobaric
• c. Isochoric
• d. Adiabatic

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Correct Answer: d

Chemistry
9.

The bond energy of an O-H bond is 109 kcal/mol. When a mole of water is formed:

• a. 109 kcal is released
• b. 218 kcal is released
• c. 109 kcal is absorbed
• d. 218 kcal is absorbed

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Correct Answer: b

Chemistry
10.

Which compound cannot be prepared by Kolbe's electrolytic method?

• a. Ethane
• b. Butane
• c. Methane
• d. Hexane

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Correct Answer: c

Chemistry
11.

The IUPAC name of 3-bromo-1-chlorocyclohexene represents:

• a. 2-bromo-6-chlorocyclohex-1-ene
• b. 6-bromo-2-chlorocyclohexene
• c. 3-bromo-1-chlorocyclohexene
• d. 1-bromo-3-chlorocyclohexene

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Correct Answer: c

Chemistry
12.

Which of the following has the lowest pKa value?

• a. CH₃COOH
• b. O₂NCH₂COOH
• c. Cl-CH₂COOH
• d. HCOOH

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Correct Answer: b

Chemistry
13.

Iodoform test is NOT given by:

• a. Ethanol
• b. Ethanal
• c. Pentan-2-one
• d. Pentan-3-one

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Correct Answer: d

Chemistry
14.

The law relating gas solubility in liquid to pressure is:

• a. Raoult's law
• b. Henry's law
• c. Van 't Hoff law
• d. Dalton's law

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Correct Answer: b

Chemistry
15.

Which of the following is NOT a neutral ligand?

• a. H₂O
• b. NH₃
• c. ONO⁻
• d. CO

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Correct Answer: c

Chemistry
16.

Transition metals are efficient catalysts because they:

• a. Adopt multiple oxidation states
• b. Form coloured ions
• c. Are paramagnetic
• d. Are very heavy

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Correct Answer: a

Chemistry
17.

Which compound has the highest melting point?

• a. Chlorobenzene
• b. o-Dichlorobenzene
• c. m-Dichlorobenzene
• d. p-Dichlorobenzene

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Correct Answer: d

Chemistry
18.

Secondary amines can be prepared by:

• a. Reduction of nitro compounds
• b. Reduction of amides
• c. Reduction of isonitriles
• d. Reduction of nitriles

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Correct Answer: c

Chemistry
19.

Nucleosides are composed of:

• a. Nitrogenous base + Pentose sugar
• b. Base + Phosphoric acid
• c. Sugar + Phosphoric acid
• d. Base + Sugar + Phosphate

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Correct Answer: a

Chemistry
20.

Spontaneous reactions have:

• a. ΔG Positive, E°cell Negative
• b. ΔG Negative, E°cell Positive
• c. Both Positive
• d. Both Negative

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Correct Answer: b

Chemistry
21.

Standard hydrogen electrode potential is assumed to be:

• a. 1.0 V
• b. 0.5 V
• c. Zero
• d. -1.0 V

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Correct Answer: c

Chemistry
22.

Monochlorination of toluene in sunlight followed by aq. NaOH hydrolysis yields:

• a. o-Cresol
• b. m-Cresol
• c. Benzyl alcohol
• d. Benzaldehyde

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Correct Answer: c

Chemistry
23.

Which of the following is an ideal solution pair?

• a. Ethanol + Acetone
• b. Benzene + Toluene
• c. Chloroform + Acetone
• d. Water + Nitric Acid

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Correct Answer: b

Chemistry
24.

Spontaneous exothermic reactions usually occur when:

• a. Temp is high
• b. Temp is low
• c. Temp is zero
• d. No effect

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Correct Answer: b

Chemistry
25.

Order of a reaction is:

• a. Theoretically derived
• b. Experimentally determined
• c. Always a whole number
• d. Equal to molecularity

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Correct Answer: b

Physics
26.

A cricketer can throw a ball to a maximum horizontal distance of 100 m. With the same speed, how high can he throw it vertically?

• a. 50 m
• b. 100 m
• c. 150 m
• d. 200 m

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Correct Answer: a

Physics
27.

A book is lying on a table. The angle between the action of the book and the reaction of the table is:

• a. 0°
• b. 45°
• c. 90°
• d. 180°

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Correct Answer: d

Physics
28.

Velocity of sound in vacuum is:

• a. 330 m/s
• b. Zero
• c. 360 m/s
• d. 660 m/s

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Correct Answer: b

Physics
29.

The value of Young's modulus for a perfectly rigid body is:

• a. Zero
• b. Infinite
• c. 1
• d. Negative

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Correct Answer: b

Physics
30.

If force (F), velocity (V), and time (T) are fundamental units, the dimensions of mass are:

• a. [F V T⁻¹]
• b. [F V⁻¹ T⁻¹]
• c. [F V⁻¹ T]
• d. [F V T⁻²]

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Correct Answer: c

Physics
31.

Standard hydrogen electrode has a zero potential because:

• a. Hydrogen is easiest to oxidize
• b. It has only one electron
• c. The potential is assumed to be zero
• d. It is the lightest element

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Correct Answer: c

Physics
32.

Two soap bubbles have radii in the ratio 2:3. The ratio of work done in blowing them is:

• a. 4:9
• b. 2:3
• c. 3:2
• d. 9:4

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Correct Answer: a

Physics
33.

A converging lens forms an image. If the upper half is covered with opaque paper:

• a. Half the image disappears
• b. The image disappears completely
• c. Intensity of image decreases
• d. Intensity of image increases

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Correct Answer: c

Physics
34.

Who established that electric charges are quantised?

• a. J.J. Thomson
• b. R.A. Millikan
• c. William Crookes
• d. Wilhelm Roentgen

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Correct Answer: b

Physics
35.

Potential barrier in a junction diode opposes the flow of:

• a. Minority carriers only
• b. Majority carriers only
• c. Electrons in P region
• d. Holes in P region

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Correct Answer: b

Physics
36.

A solid sphere rolls down two planes of same height but different angles. In both cases:

• a. Speed and time are same
• b. Speed same, time different
• c. Speed different, time same
• d. Both are different

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Correct Answer: b

Physics
37.

Standard system of units (British) does NOT include:

• a. Foot
• b. Metre
• c. Pound
• d. Second

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Correct Answer: b

Physics
38.

Pressure at a point inside a liquid does NOT depend on:

• a. Nature of liquid
• b. Shape of container
• c. Depth of point
• d. Acceleration due to gravity

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Correct Answer: b

Physics
39.

Light energy emitted by stars is due to:

• a. Breaking of nuclei
• b. Joining of nuclei
• c. Burning of nuclei
• d. Reflection

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Correct Answer: b

Physics
40.

In Geiger Marsden experiment, the distance of closest approach for 7.7 MeV alpha particle is:

• a. 10 fm
• b. 20 fm
• c. 30 fm
• d. 40 fm

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Correct Answer: c

Physics
41.

Magnetic field lines form:

• a. Open loops
• b. Continuous closed loops
• c. Intersecting lines
• d. Straight lines only

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Correct Answer: b

Physics
42.

If AC frequency decreases, the displacement current in a capacitor will:

• a. Increase
• b. Decrease
• c. Remain constant
• d. Become zero

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Correct Answer: b

Physics
43.

Critical velocity of a liquid:

• a. Increases with radius
• b. Decreases with density
• c. Increases with density
• d. Independent of radius

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Correct Answer: b

Physics
44.

Two identical cells in parallel across resistor R. Current is:

• a. E/R
• b. 2E/R
• c. E/2R
• d. ER

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Correct Answer: a

Physics
45.

A satellite losing energy will have its speed (v) and radius (r) change as:

• a. v decrease, r increase
• b. v increase, r decrease
• c. Both decrease
• d. Both increase

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Correct Answer: b

Physics
46.

Black hole is:

• a. Ozone layer
• b. Super dense planetary material
• c. Atmosphere surface
• d. None of these

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Correct Answer: b

Physics
47.

Work done by force F=(2+X) from X=1m to X=2m is:

• a. 2.5 J
• b. 3.5 J
• c. 4.5 J
• d. 5.5 J

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Correct Answer: b

Physics
48.

An elevator (1800kg) moves up at 2m/s with 4000N friction. Motor power (kW) is:

• a. 22
• b. 44
• c. 66
• d. 88

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Correct Answer: b

Physics
49.

Which motion is oscillatory?

• a. Earth rotation
• b. Piston in steam engine
• c. Arrow from bow
• d. Falling stone

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Correct Answer: b

Physics
50.

Electric field to suspend water drop (mass m) with one electron (e) is:

• a. mg
• b. mg/e
• c. emg
• d. e/mg

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Correct Answer: b

Biology
51.

A living organism is unexceptionally differentiated from non-living on the basis of:

• a. Reproduction
• b. Growth and movement
• c. Responsiveness
• d. Interaction with environment

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Correct Answer: c

Biology
52.

The Oxygen Dissociation Curve is:

• a. Parabola
• b. Sigmoid curve
• c. Straight line
• d. Hyperbola

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Correct Answer: b

Biology
53.

Which of the following amino acid residues constitute the histone core?

• a. Lysine and Arginine
• b. Asparagine and Arginine
• c. Glutamine and Lysine
• d. Asparagine and Glutamine

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Correct Answer: a

Biology
54.

The number of chromosomes is reduced to half during:

• a. Mitosis
• b. Meiosis I
• c. Meiosis II
• d. Fertilization

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Correct Answer: b

Biology
55.

In 'The Evil Quartet', which cause is most important for species extinction?

• a. Alien species invasion
• b. Habitat loss and fragmentation
• c. Over exploitation
• d. Co-extinctions

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Correct Answer: b

Biology
56.

Carbohydrates are stored in the human body as:

• a. Starch
• b. Glycogen
• c. Cellulose
• d. Amylose

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Correct Answer: b

Biology
57.

Which hormone is used to speed up the malting process in brewing?

• a. Auxin
• b. Gibberellin
• c. Cytokinin
• d. Ethylene

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Correct Answer: b

Biology
58.

Removal of calcium from freshly collected blood would:

• a. Cause delayed clotting
• b. Prevent clotting
• c. Cause immediate clotting
• d. Destroy Hemoglobin

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Correct Answer: b

Biology
59.

A plant cell without a cell wall is called:

• a. Proplast
• b. Protoplast
• c. Nucleoplasm
• d. Explant

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Correct Answer: b

Biology
60.

Conservation of species in their natural habitat is:

• a. In situ
• b. Ex situ
• c. Cryopreservation
• d. Off-site

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Correct Answer: a

Biology
61.

During photorespiration, there occurs:

• a. Synthesis of sugar
• b. Utilization of ATP
• c. Synthesis of ATP
• d. Synthesis of NADPH

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Correct Answer: b

Biology
62.

Conjoint and closed vascular bundles are found in:

• a. Sunflower stem
• b. Maize stem
• c. Cucumber root
• d. Pea root

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Correct Answer: b

Biology
63.

Cardiac muscles are different from voluntary muscles because they are:

• a. Smooth
• b. Striated
• c. Involuntary
• d. Spindle shaped

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Correct Answer: c

Biology
64.

The wall layer of microsporangium that nourishes pollen grains is:

• a. Epidermis
• b. Endothecium
• c. Tapetum
• d. Middle layer

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Correct Answer: c

Biology
65.

Movement of ions against concentration gradient is:

• a. Active Transport
• b. Passive Transport
• c. Facilitated Diffusion
• d. Osmosis

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Correct Answer: a

Biology
66.

Remnants of nucellus persistent in seed is called:

• a. Endosperm
• b. Perisperm
• c. Scutellum
• d. Coleoptile

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Correct Answer: b

Biology
67.

Identify the pair of heterosporous pteridophytes:

• a. Selaginella and Salvinia
• b. Psilotum and Equisetum
• c. Lycopodium and Selaginella
• d. Pteris and Adiantum

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Correct Answer: a

Biology
68.

A recessive allele is expressed in:

• a. Heterozygous condition only
• b. Homozygous condition only
• c. Both conditions
• d. F1 generation always

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Correct Answer: b

Biology
69.

Marijuana is extracted from:

• a. Cannabis sativa
• b. Ergot fungus
• c. Cocoa plant
• d. Poppy plant

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Correct Answer: a

Biology
70.

In humans, the secondary spermatocytes are formed after:

• a. Mitosis
• b. First meiotic division
• c. Second meiotic division
• d. Spermiogenesis

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Correct Answer: b

Biology
71.

Variation caused by mutations are:

• a. Small and directional
• b. Random and directionless
• c. Small and directionless
• d. Random and directional

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Correct Answer: b

Biology
72.

Which method is used to grow banana plants genetically similar to the parent?

• a. Regeneration
• b. Vegetative propagation
• c. Sexual reproduction
• d. Budding

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Correct Answer: b

Biology
73.

The thickness of the ozone layer is measured in:

• a. Decibels
• b. Dobson units
• c. Kilobase
• d. Micrometers

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Correct Answer: b

Biology
74.

Sea Anemone and Hermit Crab interaction is an example of:

• a. Mutualism
• b. Commensalism
• c. Parasitism
• d. Amensalism

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Correct Answer: b

Biology
75.

Tassels in the corn cob function to:

• a. Attract insects
• b. Trap pollen grains
• c. Protect seeds
• d. Aid in dispersal

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Correct Answer: b

English
76.

Choose the word which best expresses the antonym of 'MORBID':

• a. Healthy
• b. Liberal
• c. Progressive
• d. Stale

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Correct Answer: a

English
77.

Identify the suitable infinitive for the word 'sleeping':

• a. To asleep
• b. To sleep
• c. To be slept
• d. To sleeping

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Correct Answer: b

English
78.

Which of the following best expresses the meaning of 'EXORBITANT'?

• a. Threatening
• b. Excessive
• c. Ridiculous
• d. Ancient

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Correct Answer: b

English
79.

Identify the complex sentence:

• a. I know his residence.
• b. I know where he resides.
• c. He stole money and denied it.
• d. None of these

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Correct Answer: b

English
80.

Change the voice: 'The lock has not yet been repaired by the locksmith.'

• a. The locksmith has not repaired the lock yet.
• b. The locksmith is not repairing the lock.
• c. The locksmith did not repair the lock.
• d. Lock was not repaired.

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Correct Answer: a

Nursing Aptitude
81.

Florence Nightingale was born in:

• a. Germany
• b. Britain
• c. Italy
• d. France

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Correct Answer: c

Nursing Aptitude
82.

What is the theme for World Health Day 2025?

• a. My Health, My Right
• b. Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures
• c. Global Health for All
• d. Universal Coverage

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Correct Answer: a

Nursing Aptitude
83.

A nurse plays all major roles EXCEPT:

• a. Patient assessment
• b. Prescribing drugs
• c. Medication administration
• d. Educating patients

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Correct Answer: b

Nursing Aptitude
84.

Minimum standards for nursing education in India are set by:

• a. TNAI
• b. Indian Nursing Council (INC)
• c. UGC
• d. AICTE

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Correct Answer: b

Nursing Aptitude
85.

Which diagnostic tool is used specifically to assess the rhythm of the heart?

• a. EEG
• b. EMG
• c. ECG
• d. MRI

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Correct Answer: c

Nursing Aptitude
86.

Sushruta, the father of surgery, was born in:

• a. China
• b. India
• c. Egypt
• d. Babylonia

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Correct Answer: b

Nursing Aptitude
87.

The specialty focused on the diagnosis and treatment of cancer is:

• a. Oncology
• b. Neurology
• c. Dermatology
• d. Ophthalmology

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Correct Answer: a

Nursing Aptitude
88.

An outbreak of disease affecting a significant proportion of the world population is a/an:

• a. Pandemic
• b. Epidemic
• c. Endemic
• d. Epizootic

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Correct Answer: a

Nursing Aptitude
89.

Typhoid fever is commonly transmitted through the:

• a. Airborne route
• b. Faecal-oral route
• c. Blood transfusion
• d. Skin contact

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Correct Answer: b

Aptitude
90.

If you write down all numbers from 1 to 100, how many times do you write 3?

• a. 18
• b. 19
• c. 20
• d. 21

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Correct Answer: c

Aptitude
91.

A shepherd had 17 sheep. All but nine died. How many was he left with?

• a. Nil
• b. 8
• c. 9
• d. 17

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Correct Answer: c

Nursing Aptitude
92.

World Health Day is celebrated annually on:

• a. April 7th
• b. May 12th
• c. June 5th
• d. March 24th

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Correct Answer: a

Nursing Aptitude
93.

Disaster Management includes which of the following?

• a. Mitigation
• b. Reconstruction
• c. Rehabilitation
• d. All of the above

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Correct Answer: d

English
94.

Choose the correctly spelt word:

• a. Contamporary
• b. Contemporary
• c. Contemperary
• d. Contempery

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Correct Answer: b

English
95.

Identify the error part: 'Reshma was (a)/ a daily wage worker (b)/ who gone to work (c)/ despite high fever (d).'

• a. (a)
• b. (b)
• c. (c)
• d. (d)

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Correct Answer: c

Aptitude
96.

A man walks 15m North, turns Left and walks 30m, then turns Right and walks 25m. Distance from start is:

• a. 50m
• b. 55m
• c. 60m
• d. 45m

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Correct Answer: a

Nursing Aptitude
97.

Which of the following is a non-communicable disease?

• a. Influenza
• b. Cholera
• c. Cancer
• d. Measles

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Correct Answer: c

Nursing Aptitude
98.

Vitamin D deficiency causes:

• a. Scurvy
• b. Rickets
• c. Beriberi
• d. Night blindness

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Correct Answer: b

Nursing Aptitude
99.

A nurse overhears staff disrespecting a patient. Best action:

• a. Ignore it
• b. Confront in front of patient
• c. Report to supervisor
• d. Tell other colleagues

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Correct Answer: c

Nursing Aptitude
100.

The specialty focused on skin diseases is:

• a. Dermatology
• b. Ophthalmology
• c. Neurology
• d. Endocrinology

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Correct Answer: a