Ophthalmic Assistant Recruitment Exam Questions with Answer

Exam: Ophthalmic Assistant Gr II (SR For SC/ST)
Medium of Question: English
No. of Questions: 100
Answers: Published

Question 1:-Occlusion or patching of better eye is the mainstay of treatment for
 A:-Anomalous retinal correspondence
 B:-Suppression
 C:-Eccentric fixation
 D:-Amblyopia
 Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question 2:-Which of the following is not a contraindication for use of donor cornea?
 A:-Rabies
 B:-HIV
 C:-Myopia
 D:-Death from unknown cause
 Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question 3:-Senile nuclear cataract produces
 A:-Index myopia
 B:-Index hypermetropia
 C:-Curvature myopia
 D:-Curvature hypermetropia
 Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question 4:-High index lenses have a refractive index of about
 A:-1.56-1.67
 B:-1.42-1.52
 C:-1.84-1.88
 D:-1.38-1.40
 Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question 5:-All the following are true about Rigid Gear Permeable lenses EXCEPT
 A:-Provides sharp vision
 B:-Require adaptation
 C:-Poor oxygen delivery
 D:-Associated with minimal deposits
 Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question 6:-If the visual acuity improves with pinhole, the cause of defective vision is
 A:-Cataract
 B:-Refractive error
 C:-Macular degeneration
 D:-Corneal opacity
 Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question 7:-Refractive index of crown glass
 A:-1.67
 B:-1.52
 C:-1.73
 D:-1.58
 Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question 8:-The handle of cross cylinder is at an angle of __________ degrees to both axes.
 A:-45 degrees
 B:-90 degrees
 C:-30 degrees
 D:-60 degrees
 Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question 9:-Soft contact lenses are made of
 A:-Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)
 B:-Silicone
 C:-Cellulose acetate butyrate
 D:-Hydroxy ethylmethacrylate (HEMA)
 Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question 10:-Binocular diplopia is seen in
 A:-Paralytic squint
 B:-Concomitant squint
 C:-Cataract
 D:-Subluxation of lens
 Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question 11:-Visual acuity of 6/60 is equivalent to Log MAR
 A:-+0.5
 B:-+0.1
 C:-+1
 D:-+0.6
 Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question12:-Superior extent of the visual field is
 A:-90 degrees
 B:-60 degrees
 C:-80 degrees
 D:-50 degrees
 Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question 13:-Pelli Robson chart in used to assess
 A:-Visual acuity in children
 B:-Colour vision
 C:-Contrast sensitivity
 D:-Dark adaptation
 Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question 14:-In acute angle closure glaucoma, the anterior chamber is
 A:-shallow
 B:-Deep
 C:-Normal
 D:-Irregular
 Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question 15:-1 mm increase in axial length of eye produces myopia of
 A:-3 Diopter
 B:-6 Diopter
 C:-1 Diopter
 D:-4.5 Diopter
 Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question 16:-All of the following are true of applanation tonometry EXCEPT
 A:-Based on Imbert Fick Principle
 B:-More accurate than Schiotz
 C:-Flatters an area of 3.06 mm diameter
 D:-Less accurate than Schiotz
 Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question 17:-Primary action of superior oblique muscle is
 A:-Elevation
 B:-Depressive
 C:-Intorsion
 D:-Adduction
 Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question 18:-Radius of curvature of the posterior surface of lens
 A:-10 mm
 B:-6 mm
 C:-12 mm
 D:-4 mm
 Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question 19:-Bending of light as it passes along the edge of an object
 A:-Spherical aberration
 B:-Diffraction
 C:-Chromatic aberration
 D:-Decentration
 Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question 20:-Amount of hypermetropia normally corrected by the inherent tone of ciliary muscle
 A:-Facultative
 B:-Manifest
 C:-Latent
 D:-Absolute
 Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question41:-Normal depth of anterior chamber is
 A:-5 mm
 B:-4.5 mm
 C:-2.5 mm
 D:-1 mm
 Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question42:-Instrument used to assess the angle of Anterior Chamber
 A:-90 D lens
 B:-Gonioscope
 C:-Hruby lens
 D:-20 D lens
 Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question43:-All the following signs are usually associated with myopia EXCEPT
 A:-Large eyeball
 B:-Deep anterior chamber
 C:-Esophoria
 D:-Exophoria
 Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question44:-Astigmatism in which the two principal meridians are not at right angles to each other?
 A:-Oblique astigmatism
 B:-Regular astigmatism with the rule
 C:-Irregular astigmatism
 D:-Bi oblique astigmatism
 Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question45:-All the following are features of aphakia EXCEPT
 A:-Deep anterior chamber
 B:-Iridodonesis
 C:-Jet black pupil
 D:-Shallow anterior chamber
 Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question46:-Image magnification with aphakic spectacle lens is
 A:-10%
 B:-30%
 C:-5%
 D:-8%
 Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question47:-Large corneal scar usually produces
 A:-Irregular astigmatism
 B:-Bi oblique astigmatism
 C:-Oblique astigmatism
 D:-Regular astigmatism against the rule
 Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question48:-All the following are true of pterygium EXCEPT
 A:-Occurs more commonly in elderly people doing outdoor work
 B:-Seen in the interpalpebral exposed areas
 C:-Never progresses
 D:-Seen as a triangular fold of conjunctiva loosely adherent to sclera
 Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question49:-Lateral rectus muscle is supplied by
 A:-Third cranial nerve
 B:-Fourth cranial nerve
 C:-Second cranial nerve
 D:-Sixth cranial nerve
 Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question50:-Convergence weakness produces
 A:-Exophoria greater for near
 B:-Esophoria greater for near
 C:-Exophoria greater for distance
 D:-Esophoria greater for distance
 Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question51:-Most common childhood intraocular malignant tumour
 A:-Malignant melanoma
 B:-Retinoblastoma
 C:-Lymphoma
 D:-Hemangioma
 Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question52:-National programme for control of blindness was launched in the year
 A:-1983
 B:-1990
 C:-1976
 D:-1996
 Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question53:-Maddox wing is used for
 A:-Subjective testing of phoria for near
 B:-Subjective testing of phoria for distance
 C:-Detecting suppression
 D:-Testing stereopsis
 Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question54:-The amplitude of accommodation at the age of 10 years
 A:-3 Diopter
 B:-14 Diopter

 C:-10 Diopter
 D:-5 Diopter
 Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question55:-In Duochrome test, if the patient appreciates red better than green, it indicates correction is
 A:-Hypermetropic
 B:-Myopic
 C:-Emmetropic
 D:-Astigmatic
 Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question56:-When retinoscopy is done at 1 metre distance and there is no movement of red reflex, it indicates
 A:-Hypermetropia of 1 Diopter
 B:-Myopia >1 Diopter
 C:-Myopia of 1 Diopter
 D:-Hypermetropia >1 Diopter
 Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question57:-Dendritic corneal ulcer is caused by
 A:-Pneumococcus
 B:-Staphylococcus
 C:-Fusarium
 D:-Herpes simplex virus
 Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question58:-Corneal curvature is measured by
 A:-Keratometry
 B:-A scan
 C:-Pachymetry
 D:-Specular microscopy
 Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question59:-All the following drugs are cycloplegics EXCEPT
 A:-Atropine
 B:-Cyclopentolate
 C:-Homatropine
 D:-Pilocarpine
 Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question60:-Which is true about aphakic glasses?
 A:-Image magnification of 80%
 B:-Best method to correct aphakia
 C:-Produces spherical aberrations causing pin cushion distortion
 D:-Wider field of vision
 Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question61:-All the following condition can cause coloured haloes EXCEPT
 A:-Cataract
 B:-Acute narrow angle glaucoma
 C:-Episcleritis
 D:-Mucopurulent conjunctivitis
 Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question62:-On cover-uncover test, if there is inward movement of eye under cover, it indicates
 A:-Exophoria
 B:-Esophoria
 C:-Orthophoria
 D:-Esotropia
 Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question63:-In worth's four dot test, if the patient sees only two red lights, indicates
 A:-Diplopia
 B:-Abnormal retinal correspondence
 C:-Normal binocular vision
 D:-Left eye suppression
 Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question64:-In Schirmer's 1 test, if the wetting is between 5 and 10 mm, it indicates
 A:-Severe dry eye
 B:-Normal
 C:-Moderate dry eye
 D:-Mild dry eye
 Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question65:-Corneal thickness is measured by
 A:-Placidos disc
 B:-Pachymeter
 C:-A scan
 D:-90 D lens
 Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question66:-Mydriatic cycloplegic drug is indicated in which of the following condition?
 A:-Acute iridocyclitis
 B:-Acute conjunctivitis
 C:-Acute congestive glaucoma
 D:-Episcleritis
 Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question67:-Which of the following is an ocular emergency?
 A:-Cataract
 B:-Viral conjunctivitis
 C:-Open angle glaucoma
 D:-Acute congestive glaucoma
 Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question68:-Unit of measurement of convergence
 A:-Diopter
 B:-Metre angle
 C:-Millimeter
 D:-Degrees
 Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question69:-Snowflake cataract is seen in
 A:-Trauma
 B:-Steroid use
 C:-Hyperparathyroidism
 D:-Diabetes
 Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question70:-One predisposing factor for hordeolum externum
 A:-Hypertension
 B:-Uncorrected refractive error
 C:-Ptosis
 D:-Proptosis
 Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question71:-Vertex power of spectacle lens is measured by
 A:-Optical pachymeter
 B:-Specular microscope
 C:-Hruby lens
 D:-Lensometer
 Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question72:-All the following are features of Vitamin A deficiency EXCEPT
 A:-Night blindness
 B:-Bitots spots
 C:-Phlycten
 D:-Keratomalacia
 Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question73:-Keratometer is useful for all the following conditions EXCEPT
 A:-Measure the radius of curvature of anterior surface of cornea
 B:-IOL power calculation

 C:-Measurement of corneal astigmatic error
 D:-Measurement of corneal endothelial cell count
 Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question74:-Darkening of lens on exposure to UV rays in photochromic lenses is due to disintegration of
 A:-Aluminium phosphate
 B:-Silver Halide
 C:-Borosilicate
 D:-Polycarbonate
 Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question75:-Instrument used to assess peripheral retina
 A:-90 dioptre lens
 B:-Direct ophthalmoscope
 C:-Optical coherence tomograph
 D:-Indirect ophthalmoscopy
 Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question76:-Newborn eyes are usually
 A:-Myopic
 B:-Hypermetropic
 C:-Emmetropic
 D:-Astigmatic
 Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question77:-Instrument used to predict the visual acuity following cataract surgery
 A:-Potential acuity meter
 B:-Arden gratings
 C:-Pelli Robson chart
 D:-Vistech chart
 Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question78:-Commonest cause of bilateral proptosis
 A:-Orbital tumours
 B:-Orbital cellulitis
 C:-Thyroid ophthalmopathy
 D:-Orbital hemorrhage
 Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question79:-Which of the following is a feature of concave lens?
 A:-Object moves in the same direction as the lens
 B:-Object moves in the opposite direction of the lens
 C:-Object appears magnified
 D:-Distortion of image when lens is rotated
 Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question80:-Which of the following tonometry is not based on applanation?
 A:-Air puff tonometer
 B:-Schiotz tonometer
 C:-Tonopen
 D:-Noncontact tonometers
 Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question81:-Which dye is used for identifying corneal epithelial defect?
 A:-Indocyanine green
 B:-Fluorescein
 C:-Rose Bengal

 D:-Trypan Blue
 Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question82:-Which laser is used for treating after cataract?
 A:-Nd YAG laser
 B:-Argon laser
 C:-Diode laser
 D:-Ruby laser
 Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question83:-Roving ring scotoma is seen in
 A:-Pseudophakia
 B:-High myopia
 C:-Glaucoma
 D:-Aphakia corrected with spectacles
 Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question84:-SAFE (Surgery, Antibiotics, Face washing, Environment) strategy is for control of
 A:-Glaucoma
 B:-Dacryocystitis
 C:-Trachoma
 D:-Corneal ulcer
 Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question85:-All are used to check visual acuity in children EXCEPT
 A:-VEP
 B:-Perimetry
 C:-Cardiff acuity cards
 D:-Teller acuity cards
 Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question86:-All are features of concomitant squint EXCEPT
 A:-No diplopia
 B:-Primary deviation equals secondary deviation
 C:-Abnormal head posture
 D:-No restriction of ocular movements
 Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question87:-Amblyopia in children is most commonly caused by
 A:-Hypermetropia
 B:-Astigmatism
 C:-Myopia
 D:-Congenital cataract
 Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question88:-Most common organism causing corneal ulcer in contact lens wearers?
 A:-Pneumococci
 B:-Staphylococci
 C:-Fusarium
 D:-Pseudomonas
 Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question89:-Magnification obtained with a direct ophthalmoscope
 A:-10 times
 B:-20 times
 C:-5 times
 D:-15 times
 Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question90:-Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment is a complication associated with which refractive error?
 A:-Myopia
 B:-Hypermetropia
 C:-Astigmatism
 D:-Presbyopia
 Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question91:-Following are the target diseases identified for vision 2020 in India EXCEPT
 A:-Cataract
 B:-Onchocerciasis
 C:-Childhood blindness
 D:-Glaucoma
 Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question92:-Linen, dressings and metallic instruments are generally sterilized by
 A:-Autoclave
 B:-Hot-air oven
 C:-Ethylene oxide
 D:-Chemical sterilization
 Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question93:-The far point is beyond infinity or behind the eye in
 A:-Myopia
 B:-Astigmatism
 C:-Presbyopia
 D:-Hypermetropia
 Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question94:-Most common cause of low vision in children?
 A:-Cataract
 B:-Corneal opacity
 C:-Refractive error
 D:-Strabismus
 Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question95:-Which is not true of congenital esotropia?
 A:-Occurs before 6 months of age
 B:-Large angle of deviation
 C:-Associated with cross fixation
 D:-Associated with high hypermetropia
 Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question96:-The normal AC/A ratio perdiopter of accommodation is
 A:-6-10 prism diopters
 B:-3-5 prism diopters
 C:-1-2 prism diopters
 D:-12-15 prism diopters
 Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question97:-Which of the following conditions produce sudden loss of vision?
 A:-Central retinal artery occlusion
 B:-Primary open angle glaucoma
 C:-Cataract
 D:-Retinitis pigmentosa
 Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question98:-In which of the following conditions is topical steroids indicated?
 A:-Acute bacterial conjunctivitis
 B:-Allergic conjunctivitis
 C:-Corneal ulcer
 D:-Acute dacryocystitis
 Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question99:-Which of the following is not true about direct ophthalmoscopy?
 A:-Uniocular procedure
 B:-Image magnified 15 times
 C:-Image is real and inverted
 D:-Central fundus up to equator is seen
 Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question100:-Which is true about pseudopterygium?
 A:-Is a degenerative condition
 B:-Probe cannot be passed beneath it
 C:-Always stationary
 D:-Follows exposure to ultraviolet rays or dust
 Correct Answer:- Option-C


Question1:-Which of the following states of India has the longest coast line?
 A:-Andra Pradesh
 B:-Maharastra
 C:-Odisha
 D:-West Bengal
 Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question2:-The largest river in India
 A:-Yamuna
 B:-Brahmaputra
 C:-Ganga
 D:-Sindhu
 Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question3:-The first bullet train project of India connects
 A:-Mumbai-Pune
 B:-Ahmedabad-Mumbai
 C:-Delhi-Patna
 D:-Delhi-Amritsar
 Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question4:-Kerala State Law Reform Commission Chairman
 A:-Dr. N.K. Jayakumar
 B:-Sasidharan Nair
 C:-Adv. M.K. Damodaran
 D:-Justice K.T. Thomas
 Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question5:-Azad Hind Fauj was founded by
 A:-Rash Behari Bose
 B:-Subash Chandra Bose
 C:-Liaqat Ali
 D:-Maulana Azad
 Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question6:-Who was regarded as the father of Indian unrest?
 A:-Mahatma Gandhi
 B:-Subash Chandra Bose
 C:-Bal Gangadhar Tilak
 D:-Mohammed Ali Jinna
 Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question7:-Who is the newly elected Chief Minister of Goa?
 A:-Manohar Pareekar
 B:-Beeran Singh
 C:-Amareendar Singh
 D:-Trivendra Singh Ravath
 Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question8:-Who is the author of the Book 'India Wins Freedom'?
 A:-Indira Gandhi
 B:-Jawaharlal Nehru
 C:-Gopalakrishna Gokhale
 D:-Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
 Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question9:-Dr. Abdul Kalam island is situates in the coast of
 A:-West Bengal
 B:-Odisha
 C:-Gujarat
 D:-Tamilnadu
 Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question10:-The heroin of Quit India Movement
 A:-Sarojini Naidu
 B:-Beegam Hazrath Mahal
 C:-Aruna Asafali
 D:-Sujetha Kripalani
 Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question11:-Who is the second vice-chairman of NITI Aayog?
 A:-Dr. Rajiv Kumar
 B:-Aravind Panagaria
 C:-Dr. Bibek Debroy
 D:-Dr. Bimal Jalan
 Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question12:-Who was the leader of Paik Rebellion of 1817?
 A:-Rani Laksmibhai
 B:-Bakshi Jagabandhu
 C:-Asadulla Khan
 D:-Tanthiya Topi
 Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question13:-''Katora Kudaram'' a notable work of
 A:-Vikam Mohammed Basheer
 B:-Dr. C.K. Kareem
 C:-Makthi Thangal
 D:-Ali Musliar
 Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question14:-The leader of Ezhava Memorial of 1896
 A:-Ayyankali
 B:-Dr. Vasudev
 C:-K. Kelappan
 D:-Dr. Palpu
 Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question15:-The king who proclaimed Temple entry
 A:-Ayillyam Thirunnal
 B:-Swathi Thirunnal
 C:-Sremulam Thirunnal
 D:-Sree Chithira Thirunnal
 Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question16:-The Swach Bharath Abhiyan announced the cleanest city in India in 2017 is
 A:-Indore
 B:-Mysore
 C:-Mumbai
 D:-Chandigarh
 Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question17:-Oscar Award for the Best film for the year 2017
 A:-The Jungle Book
 B:-Moon Light
 C:-The Salesman
 D:-La La Land
 Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question18:-The founder of ''Sadhu Jana Paripalana Yogam''
 A:-Sree Narayana Guru
 B:-Vakkam Abdul Khadar Maulavi
 C:-Ayyankali
 D:-Sahodaran Ayyappan
 Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question19:-The first Governor of Reserve Bank of India
 A:-James Braid Taylor
 B:-Dr. Man Mohan Singh
 C:-Bimal Jalan
 D:-Osborne Smith
 Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question20:-Silent Valley National Park situates in the district of
 A:-Palakkad
 B:-Wynad
 C:-Edukki
 D:-Pathanamthitta
 Correct Answer:- Option-A