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INC CET / BSc Nursing Entrance General Knowledge and Aptitude Syllabus

The General Knowledge and Aptitude syllabus for INC CET / BSc Nursing Entrance in full: 3 chapters, 10 topics and 22 sub-topics, every one listed below, plus 50 General Knowledge and Aptitude flashcards with answers.

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General Knowledge and Aptitude syllabus: all 3 chapters

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General Awareness
4 topics
- Current Affairs
  - National and international events
  - Awards, sports and books
- Indian History and Polity
  - Freedom struggle and important events
  - Indian constitution and governance
- Geography and Economy
  - Physical and political geography of India
  - Basic economic concepts
- General Science
  - Scientific facts and discoveries
  - Health, nutrition and diseases
Health and Nursing Awareness
3 topics
- Public Health Programmes
  - National health programmes and missions
  - Immunisation and vaccination
- Nutrition and Hygiene
  - Balanced diet and deficiency diseases
  - Personal and community hygiene
- First Aid and Common Diseases
  - Basic first aid principles
  - Communicable and non-communicable diseases
Logical and Numerical Reasoning
3 topics
- Verbal Reasoning
  - Analogies and classification
  - Series completion and coding-decoding
  - Blood relations and directions
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
  - Mirror and water images
  - Figure series and pattern completion
- Quantitative Aptitude
  - Percentage, ratio and proportion
  - Profit, loss and simple interest
  - Averages and data interpretation

INC CET / BSc Nursing Entrance General Knowledge and Aptitude flashcards — 50 questions with answers

What is the full form of INC in the context of nursing education in India?
Indian Nursing Council, the statutory body that regulates nursing education and practice in India.
Who is the current President of India (as of 2024-25), and what number president is she?
Droupadi Murmu, the 15th President of India, who took office in July 2022.
Which Indian space mission successfully soft-landed near the Moon's south pole in August 2023?
Chandrayaan-3 (its lander Vikram), making India the first country to land near the lunar south pole.
What is the capital of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, and what is its summer capital?
Srinagar is the summer capital and Jammu is the winter capital.
In which year did India gain independence and who was its first Prime Minister?
India gained independence on 15 August 1947; Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister.
Who is known as the 'Father of the Indian Constitution'?
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution.
When did the Constitution of India come into force?
26 January 1950, celebrated as Republic Day.
Which Mughal emperor built the Taj Mahal and in whose memory?
Shah Jahan built it in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Equality?
Article 14 (equality before law); the Right to Equality spans Articles 14 to 18.
How many Fundamental Rights are currently guaranteed by the Indian Constitution?
Six: Right to Equality, Right to Freedom, Right against Exploitation, Right to Freedom of Religion, Cultural and Educational Rights, and Right to Constitutional Remedies.
Which is the longest river in India and where does it originate?
The Ganga (Ganges), originating from the Gangotri Glacier in Uttarakhand.
Which mountain range separates India from the rest of Asia to the north?
The Himalayas.
What is the standard meridian of India and which place does it pass through?
82°30′ E longitude, passing through Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh.
What does GDP stand for in economics?
Gross Domestic Product — the total monetary value of all goods and services produced within a country in a given period.
Which body issues currency notes in India and who controls monetary policy?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issues currency (except the one-rupee note/coins by the Ministry of Finance) and controls monetary policy.
What is the SI unit of force and how is it defined?
The newton (N); 1 N is the force that gives a 1 kg mass an acceleration of 1 m/s².
State Newton's second law of motion.
The rate of change of momentum of a body is directly proportional to the applied force and occurs in the direction of the force; mathematically F = ma.
What is the chemical formula of water and what bond holds its atoms together?
H₂O; covalent bonds hold the hydrogen and oxygen atoms together.
What is the pH value of a neutral solution at 25°C?
7 (values below 7 are acidic, above 7 are basic).
Which gas do plants take in and which do they release during photosynthesis?
They take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen.

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What is the powerhouse of the cell and why?
The mitochondrion, because it produces ATP (energy) through cellular respiration.
How many bones are there in the adult human body?
206 bones.
What is the normal range of human body temperature in degrees Celsius?
About 36.5–37.5°C (average 37°C / 98.6°F).
What is the objective of India's Pulse Polio Immunisation Programme?
To eradicate poliomyelitis by giving oral polio vaccine (OPV) to all children under 5 years of age.
What does the National Health Mission (NHM) comprise?
The National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM), aimed at providing accessible, affordable healthcare.
Under the Universal Immunisation Programme, against how many vaccine-preventable diseases does India provide free vaccines (core list)?
Originally six (diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio, measles, tuberculosis); now expanded to include several more such as hepatitis B, rubella, rotavirus, and pneumococcal disease.
What is the role of an ASHA worker in India's health system?
An ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) is a trained community health worker who acts as a link between the community and the public health system, promoting health, immunisation, and institutional deliveries.
Which national programme targets the control of tuberculosis in India?
The National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP), formerly the Revised National TB Control Programme (RNTCP), using DOTS.
What does DOTS stand for in tuberculosis treatment?
Directly Observed Treatment, Short-course.
What are the three macronutrients required by the human body?
Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
Deficiency of which vitamin causes night blindness?
Vitamin A.
Deficiency of which vitamin causes scurvy, and what is a good dietary source?
Vitamin C; good sources include citrus fruits like oranges and lemons.
Which mineral deficiency causes goitre, and what is its common dietary remedy?
Iodine deficiency causes goitre; iodised salt is the common remedy.
Which nutrient deficiency commonly causes anaemia, and name a rich source.
Iron deficiency; rich sources include green leafy vegetables, jaggery, and liver.
What is the first step of basic first aid remembered by the 'DRABC' acronym?
D = Danger (check the scene is safe), followed by Response, Airway, Breathing, Circulation.
What is the recommended first aid for a minor thermal burn?
Cool the burn under cool (not ice-cold) running water for at least 10–20 minutes and cover loosely with a clean, non-stick dressing.
What is the recommended compression-to-breath ratio in adult CPR for a single rescuer?
30 chest compressions to 2 rescue breaths (30:2).
Which mosquito transmits malaria and which transmits dengue?
Female Anopheles mosquito transmits malaria; Aedes aegypti mosquito transmits dengue.
What is the causative organism of cholera and its main mode of spread?
The bacterium Vibrio cholerae; it spreads mainly through contaminated water and food (faeco-oral route).
What is the standard first aid position for an unconscious but breathing casualty?
The recovery position (lateral position) to keep the airway open and prevent aspiration.
Find the next number in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
42 (differences increase by 2 each time: 4, 6, 8, 10, 12).
If 'CAT' is coded as 'DBU', how is 'DOG' coded using the same rule?
EPH (each letter is shifted forward by one).
Choose the odd one out: Rose, Lily, Lotus, Mango.
Mango — it is a fruit, while the others are flowers.
Pointing to a photo, a man says, 'She is the daughter of my grandfather's only son.' How is the girl related to him?
She is his sister (grandfather's only son is his father, so the girl is his father's daughter).
In non-verbal reasoning, what is a 'mirror image'?
The image of a figure as it would appear reflected in a vertical mirror, with left and right reversed.
What comes next in the letter series: A, C, E, G, ?
I (every alternate letter; skipping one each time).
What is the formula for simple interest?
SI = (P × R × T) / 100, where P = principal, R = rate per annum, and T = time in years.
What is 15% of 200?
30 (since 15/100 × 200 = 30).
A train 120 m long travels at 60 km/h. How long does it take to cross a pole?
About 7.2 seconds (60 km/h = 16.67 m/s; 120 ÷ 16.67 ≈ 7.2 s).
What is the average of the first five natural numbers (1 to 5)?
3 (sum 15 divided by 5).

INC CET / BSc Nursing Entrance General Knowledge and Aptitude FAQ

What is in the INC CET / BSc Nursing Entrance General Knowledge and Aptitude syllabus?

INC CET / BSc Nursing Entrance General Knowledge and Aptitude is split into 3 chapters: General Awareness, Health and Nursing Awareness and Logical and Numerical Reasoning. Together they contain 10 topics and 22 sub-topics.

How many chapters are in INC CET / BSc Nursing Entrance General Knowledge and Aptitude?

3 chapters, containing 10 topics and 22 sub-topics. The largest chapter is General Awareness, with 4 topics.

Are there flashcards for INC CET / BSc Nursing Entrance General Knowledge and Aptitude?

Yes — a 50-card General Knowledge and Aptitude deck, printed in full in the flashcards section of this page and available in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.