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Answer: D -Rossolimo’s reflex test is performed by tapping the plantar surface of the toes to detect pyramidal tract lesions.

A positive sign in Rossolimo’s reflex test is plantar flexion of toes which indicates pyramidal tract lesion.

Schaeffer's reflex test is performed by pinching of Achilles tendon in the middle third. A positive sign is flexion of foot and toes. This test is used to detect organic hemiplegia.

Chaddock’s reflex test is performed by stroking the lateral side of foot beneath lateral malleolus. A positive sign is by the extension of great toe and fanning of four small toes. This test is also used to detect pyramidal tract lesion.

Piotrowski’s reflex test is performed by percussion of the tibialis anterior muscle. Dorsiflexion and supination of the foot indicates a positive sign. It is useful in detecting organic disease of the central nervous system.