PROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE, ETC. (PMS) / COMBINED COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION (BS-17) 2017

• (c) Dentist

If you have tooth caries, also referred to as cavities and decay, then the first step is to see a dentist. The general dentist is your first point of contact in the identification, treatment, and management of tooth decay.

TYPES OF DENTISTS

• Orthodontist – They are involved in the straightening and correction of teeth and their bites using braces and aligners.
• Endodontist – They are involved in the saving of teeth from infections in the pulp and nerves of the teeth, which is also referred to as root canal treatment.
• Periodontist – They are involved in the identification, treatment, and prevention of gum and other supporting structures’ diseases.
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon – They are involved in the complex surgical procedures of the mouth, jaw, and face, which include the removal of wisdom teeth and repair of injuries.
• Prosthodontist – They are involved in the replacement of missing teeth using artificial substitutes such as implants, dentures, and bridges.
• Pediatric Dentist – They are involved in the dental care of children from infancy to their teenage years.

• (b) 300-340 grams

• Adult Male: Approximately 300 to 350 grams (roughly 10 to 12 ounces)
• Adult Female: Approximately 230 to 280 grams (roughly 8 to 10 ounces)

• (b) Egyptian Seaport

• (a) Liquefied Natural Gas

LNG stands for Liquefied Natural Gas. Natural gas, primarily made of methane, has been cooled to the point where it becomes a liquid, around -162°C or -260°F, to facilitate easier storage and transport. The volume of gas is reduced by about 600 times when it is converted to a liquid.

• (a) 1886

The Statue of Liberty was given to the U.S. by France, and the formal presentation took place on July 4, 1884, in Paris. After careful disassembly, it was shipped across the Atlantic Ocean to be formally dedicated on October 28, 1886, in New York. This was to commemorate the alliance between France and the U.S. during the Revolution.

• (d) Ethiopia

It is derived from Arabic and is also the term that Arabs used to refer to the highlands of Ethiopia, also known as Abyssinia. In Islamic history, it is remembered as a refuge or sanctuary referred to as Al-Habash during the period of Prophet Muhammad.

• (b) Dengue fever

Dengue fever has been given the nickname of “break-bone fever” because of the fact that it usually causes severe pains in the muscles, joints, and bones, so severe that the bones seem to crack. This is a viral disease, which means it is transmitted from an infected mosquito to a human. The mosquito most likely to carry the virus is the Aedes aegypti mosquito.

• Malaria: This disease is transmitted by mosquitoes, has high fevers, and aches in the body.
• Chikungunya: This disease has severe pains in the joints. The name of the disease literally means “to walk bent,” which shows the severe joint pains.
• Yellow Fever: This is another mosquito-borne virus. However, the only symptom of the disease is jaundice.

• (b) Chakwal

The Katas Raj temples, also known as the Qila Katas, are a set of ancient Hindu temples situated in the Chakwal district of the Punjab region in Pakistan. The temples are located in the Salt Range, near the town of Choa Saidanshah, and are considered one of the most important and sacred Hindu pilgrimage sites in the country.

• (d) Loss of memory

• (c) 1911

The decision to reverse the partition of Bengal was made in 1911. This was during Lord Hardinge’s tenure. On the 12th of December 1911, at the Delhi Durbar, King George V declared that the partition of 1905 was to be revoked. This was to bring an end to the rising political unrest and the Swadeshi movement that had ensued because of the partition. It was also decided that the capital of British India was to be shifted from Calcutta to Delhi.