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QID : 5 - Bone devoid of muscular attachments is :
Options:
1) Cuboid
2) Cuneiform
3) Navicular
4) Talus
Correct Answer: Talus
QID : 6 - Both glomerular filtration rate and renal plasma flow are increased by:
Options:
1) Constriction of efferent arteriole
2) Dilatation of efferent arteriole
3) Dilatation of afferent arteriole
4) Hypoproteinaemia
Correct Answer: Dilatation of afferent arteriole
QID : 7 - Isoelectric part of ECG, that represents complete depolarisation of ventricles is:
Options:
1) PR interval
2) QRS complex
3) ST segment
4) T Wave
Correct Answer: ST segment
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QID : 10 - While spinning to the left, the eyes of a dancer snap quickly to the left. This fast eye
movement is known as:
Options:
1) Ataxia
2) Aphasia
3) Nystagmus
4) Apraxia
Correct Answer: Nystagmus
QID : 12 - Number of years of healthy life lost due to ill-health, disability or early death is
defined as:
Options:
1) HALE (Health Adjusted Life Expectancy)
2) QALY (Quality Adjusted Life Years)
3) DALY (Disability Adjusted Life Years)
4) Sullivan's Index
Correct Answer: DALY (Disability Adjusted Life Years)
QID : 13 - The standard reference insecticide aerosol (space spray) recommended by the WHO
consists of:
Options:
1) Fenthion
2) Pyrethrum
3) Rotenone
4) Abate
Correct Answer: Pyrethrum
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QID : 14 - Which of the following is not a variable in Kuppuswamy's scale for measuring socio-
economic status?
Options:
1) Education
2) Occupation
3) Family income
4) Type of House
Correct Answer: Type of House
QID : 16 - Tattoo marks can be recognised even in a decomposed body by the presence of
pigment in:
Options:
1) Epidermis
2) Hair
3) Muscle
4) Lymph node
Correct Answer: Lymph node
QID : 18 - A 18-year-old college student presented with erythematous itching lesions on the
wrist. On examination, papules and vesicles were noted in a band like pattern around wrist
along with oozing. The most probable diagnosis is:
Options:
1) Seborrheic dermatitis
2) Herpes simplex
3) Contact dermatitis
4) Urticaria
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Correct Answer: Contact dermatitis
QID : 19 - A 15-year old girl gave a history of well-defined small circular pink scaly lesions on
her back followed by widespread papulo squamous eruptions, typically arranged in
symmetrical tree-like pattern on trunk. There was no lymph node enlargement and no oral
lesions. The most probable diagnosis is:
Options:
1) Tinea versicolor
2) Pityriasis rosea
3) Lichen Planus
4) Pemphigus
Correct Answer: Pityriasis rosea
QID : 20 - A 56 year old diabetic and hypertensive male suddenly develops weakness of the left
side of his face, along with the weakness of right arm and leg. He also has diplopia on left
lateral gaze. Identify the site of lesion.
Options:
1) Right side of brainstem
2) Left side of brainstem
3) Right cerebral hemisphere
4) Left cerebral hemisphere
Correct Answer: Left side of brainstem
QID : 21 - A 55-year old female presented with repetitive severe pain for brief duration on right
side of face which started after exposure to cold. No other symptoms or physical signs were
present. The most probable diagnosis is -
Options:
1) Temporal arteritis
2) Trigeminal neuralgia
3) Migraine
4) Tension headache
Correct Answer: Trigeminal neuralgia
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QID : 23 - All of the following are consistent with non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy except
Options:
1) Micro aneurysms
2) Blot hemorrhages
3) Cotton wool spots
4) Neovascularization
Correct Answer: Neovascularization
QID : 25 - Malabsorption resulting from intolerance to wheat gluten & similar proteins found in
rye & barley is seen in
Options:
1) Short Bowel Syndrome
2) Tropical sprue
3) Coeliac disease
4) Whipple's disease
Correct Answer: Coeliac disease
QID : 26 - Rapid urease test in cases of peptic ulcers is done for the diagnosis of infection with:
Options:
1) Helicobacter pylori
2) Entamoeba histolytica
3) Salmonella typhi
4) Shigella boydii
Correct Answer: Helicobacter pylori
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QID : 28 - Which of the following is not a true statement with respect to chronic kidney disease
Options:
1) Disturbances of calcium and phosphate metabolism are almost universal in advanced stage
2) Urea and creatinine are raised
3) Anaemia is a rare phenomenon
4) Hypertension and Diabetes mellitus are one of the common causes
Correct Answer: Anaemia is a rare phenomenon
QID : 29 -
Options:
1) a-iii b-ii c-i
2) a-iii b-i c-ii
3) a-ii b-iii c-i
4) a-i b-ii c-iii
Correct Answer: a-iii b-i c-ii
QID : 30 - Which of the following statements is false regarding sickle cell anemia
Options:
1) Autosomal dominant inheritance
2) Painful vaso-occlusive crisis
3) Electrophoresis demonstrates the predominance of HbS
4) Splenic infarction
Correct Answer: Autosomal dominant inheritance
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QID : 32 -
Options:
1) a-iii b-i c-ii d-iv
2) a-ii b-iv c-i d-iii
3) a-iv b-ii c-i d-iii
4) a-i b-ii c-iii d-iv
Correct Answer: a-ii b-iv c-i d-iii
QID : 35 - Which of the following is a major manifestation under Jones criteria for the diagnosis
of rheumatic fever
Options:
1) Fever
2) Raised ESR
3) Leucocytosis
4) Erythema marginatum
Correct Answer: Erythema marginatum
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QID : 36 - All of the following are features of lower Motor Neuron disorder except
Options:
1) Fasciculation
2) Flaccidity
3) Spasticity
4) Muscle wasting
Correct Answer: Spasticity
QID : 39 - Which of the following is invariably the primary site of pelvic tuberculosis :
Options:
1) Ovary
2) Fallopian tube
3) Uterus
4) Cervix
Correct Answer: Fallopian tube
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QID : 41 - Which of the following is not a feature of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) :
Options:
1) Anovulation
2) Hyperandrogenism
3) Decreased LH : FSH ratio
4) More than 12 peripherally arranged cysts (2-9 mm) in ovaries on sonography
Correct Answer: Decreased LH : FSH ratio
QID : 42 - A 32 year old multipara presented with 32 weeks gestation, mild vaginal bleeding
and abdominal pain. On examination her blood pressure was 150/100 mm Hg; abdomen was
tense, tender and hard. Fetal heart sounds were not audible. On vaginal examination, placenta
was not felt in lower segment. The most likely diagnosis is :
Options:
1) Placenta praevia
2) Abruptio placenta
3) Preterm labour
4) Pyelonephritis
Correct Answer: Abruptio placenta
QID : 44 - A 28 year old male presented with a discharging opening in the natal cleft overlying
the coccyx. On examination, hairs were seen projecting from the sinus. Most likely diagnosis is.
Options:
1) Haemorrhoids
2) Anal fissure
3) Pilonidal sinus
4) Hiradenitis suppurativa
Correct Answer: Pilonidal sinus
QID : 45 - A 40-year male presented with sudden onset of epigastric pain radiating to back with
repeated vomiting and hiccoughs. On examination, Pulse was 100 per minute, Blood pressure
90/60 mm of Hg and bluish discoloration of flanks and Umbilicus. The abdomen was distended
and tender.
Which blood investigation should be performed in this case to confirm acute pancreatitis?
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Options:
1) Troponin
2) Serum Amylase
3) Creatine phosphokinase test (CPK)
4) Acid phosphatase
Correct Answer: Serum Amylase
QID : 46 - A 40 year old male complains of regurgitation of saliva and ingested but undigested
food A barium radiograph reveals a 'bird's beak' deformity in distal oesophagus . What is the
probable diagnosis?
Options:
1) Achalasia cardia
2) Pyloric stenosis
3) Duodenal atresia
4) Hiatus hernia
Correct Answer: Achalasia cardia
QID : 47 - Which of the following hernias follow the path of the spermatic cord within the
cremasteric muscle?
Options:
1) Femoral hernia
2) Direct inguinal hernia
3) Indirect inguinal hernia
4) Umbilical hernia
Correct Answer: Indirect inguinal hernia
QID : 48 - A 40 year old smoker presented with pain in right lower limb aggravated on walking
and feels better by rest. On examination, limb becomes pale on elevation and changes to red
when the limb is allowed to hang down.
The pulsations in right dorsalis pedis and posterior tibial artery were not felt. The most
probable diagnosis is:
Options:
1) Peripheral vascular disease
2) Spinal Stenosis
3) Deep vein thrombosis
4) Spondylolisthesis
Correct Answer: Peripheral vascular disease
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2) Overriding aorta
3) Pulmonary stenosis
4) Right ventricular hypertrophy
Correct Answer: Atrial Septal Defect
QID : 52 - The first stage of plasmodium in human blood cell characterized by single chromatin
mass is
Options:
1) Sporozoite
2) Merozoite
3) Trophozoite
4) Schizont
Correct Answer: Trophozoite
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3) Polycythemia
4) Thrombocy topenia
Correct Answer: Megaloblastic anemia
QID : 56 -
Options:
1) a – ii b – i c – iv d – iii
2) a – iv b – ii c – iii d – i
3) a – iii b – iv c – ii d - i
4) a – iii b – i c – ii d – iv
Correct Answer: a – iii b – iv c – ii d - i
QID : 57 -
Options:
1) a – ii b – i c – iii
2) a – i b – iii c – ii
3) a – iii b – i c – ii
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4) a – iii b – ii c – i
Correct Answer: a – iii b – i c – ii
QID : 58 - Vomiting with convulsive gagging and inexpressible pain after laparotomy is an
indication of the following medicines.
a) Bismuth
b) Symphytum
c) Staphysagria
d) Nux vomica
Options:
1) a,b,c,
2) a,c,d
3) a,b,d
4) b,c,d
Correct Answer: a,c,d
QID : 60 - The symptom "Constipation always before and during menses" is indicative of -
Options:
1) Ammonium carb
2) Veratrum alb
3) Silicea
4) Bovista
Correct Answer: Silicea
QID : 61 -
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Options:
1) a – ii b – i c – iv d - iii
2) a – i b – iii c – ii d - iv
3) a – iii b – ii c – i d - iv
4) a – iv b – iii c – i d – iv
Correct Answer: a – ii b – i c – iv d - iii
QID : 63 - Headache with sensation as if being lifted up high into the air and great anxiety lest
she falls from this height is symptom of
Options:
1) Bryonia
2) Melilotus
3) Veratrum Viride
4) Hypericum
Correct Answer: Hypericum
QID : 64 - Very forgetful in business, but during sleep dreams of what he had forgotten is a
symptom of -
Options:
1) Selenium
2) Sanicula
3) Sepia
4) Sanguinaria can.
Correct Answer: Selenium
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QID : 65 - Fever paroxysm at 7a.m. with great loquacity during chill and heat is characteristic of
Options:
1) Thuja
2) Podophylum
3) Cactus
4) Apis Mell
Correct Answer: Podophylum
QID : 68 - Stertorous breathing and hot perspiration all over body except lower limbs are
symptoms of
Options:
1) Nux moschata
2) Gelsemium
3) Opium
4) Antim tart
Correct Answer: Opium
QID : 69 - Constant pain under lower and inner angle of right scapula is a feature of
Options:
1) Phosphorus
2) Chelidonium
3) Gelsemium
4) Sanguinaria can.
Correct Answer: Chelidonium
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QID : 70 - Which one of the following does not have the features-Thirst, drinks little and often
is vomited as soon as it reaches the stomach?
Options:
1) Sanicula
2) Arsenic alb
3) Phosphorus
4) Pulsatilla
Correct Answer: Pulsatilla
QID : 71 - Which of the following is a right sided remedy, inimical to Lachesis and antidotes
poisoning with Rhus and stings of insects
Options:
1) Apis mell
2) Lycopodium
3) Ammonium carb
4) Arnica montana
Correct Answer: Ammonium carb
QID : 73 - Impotence : with relaxed penis with sexual desire and excitement is found in all
EXCEPT
Options:
1) Caladium
2) Lycopodium
3) Selenium
4) Cantharis
Correct Answer: Cantharis
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QID : 74 -
Options:
1) a – ii b –i c – iv d - iii
2) a – i b – ii c – iii d - iv
3) a – iii b – i c – iv d - ii
4) a – iv b – ii c – i d – iv
Correct Answer: a – ii b –i c – iv d - iii
QID : 75 - Which of the following medicines is especially adapted to complaints of first and
second childhood, the psoric or tubercular
Options:
1) Graphites
2) Baryta Carb
3) Sepia
4) Conium
Correct Answer: Baryta Carb
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3) True chronic diseases
4) Indisposition
Correct Answer: Sudden accidents with danger to life
QID : 78 - In a patient suffering from recurrent attacks of allergic rhinitis, the chronic symptoms
are expressed most clearly.
Options:
1) During acute attack
2) At the end of acute attack
3) During indisposition
4) At beginning of acute attack
Correct Answer: At the end of acute attack
QID : 82 - Which of the following does not belong to the class of chronic diseases
Options:
1) One sided diseases
2) Indisposition
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3) Mental & Emotional diseases
4) Intermittent diseases
Correct Answer: Indisposition
QID : 83 - Doctrine of vital force was introduced in which edition of Organon of Medicine
Options:
1) Second
2) Fourth
3) Fifth
4) Sixth
Correct Answer: Fifth
QID : 85 - Alternation of Rhus tox and Bryonia was done by Hahnemann in epidemic of :
Options:
1) Measles
2) Scarlet fever
3) Typhus
4) Cholera
Correct Answer: Typhus
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Options:
1) a - ii b - iii c - i
2) a - i b - ii c - iii
3) a - iii b - i c - ii
4) a - ii b - ii c - iii
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Correct Answer: a - ii b - iii c - i
QID : 89 - In which section of Boger Boenninghausen's Characteristics & Repertory will you find
the rubric "Hair falling out entire body"
Options:
1) Genitalia
2) Condition of aggravation & ameliortion in general
3) Sweat
4) Skin
Correct Answer: Skin
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4) Extremities
Correct Answer: Vision
QID : 96 - A crude mixture of mineral or organic material (i.e. plant or animal) in a thin pasty
state, a dough pasty mass is known as: -
Options:
1) Menstrum
2) Mother Tincture
3) Magma
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4) Merc
Correct Answer: Magma
QID : 97 - The science or the subject of the power or effects of drugs and medicines on human
beings in health and disease and dealing with the dynamic action of drugs is known as:
Options:
1) Pharmacophore
2) Pharmacognosy
3) Pharmaconomy
4) Pharmacodyn-amics
Correct Answer: Pharmacodyn-amics
QID : 98 -
Options:
1) a – ii, b – iii, c – iv, d –
2) a – iii, b – I, c – ii, d – iv
3) a – iv, b – ii, c – iii, d – i
4) a – i, b – ii, c – iii, d- iv
Correct Answer: a – iii, b – I, c – ii, d – iv
QID : 100 - The first volume of Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia of India was published in:
Options:
1) 1971
2) 1974
3) 1976
4) 1978
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Correct Answer: 1971
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