AIIMS PGMEE FORENSIC MEDICINE QUESTIONS YEAR November, 2014

                          AIIMS, DELHI

                                     NOVEMBER 2014

1. A patient presents to an attending doctor with a stab wound. He is a suspected case of 
    homicide. The doctor should immediately inform the police under which of the
    following sections of law?
     A. CrPC 39
     B. CrPC 37
     C. CrPC 174
     D. CrPC 176.

Answer: A. CrPC 39.



2. Most common parasuicide is 
    A. hanging
    B. forearm cutting
    C. drowning
    D. due to over drug ingestion.

Answer: D. due to over drug ingestion.



3. At what age iliac crest is fused in a girl
     A. 17-18 yrs              
     B. 18-19 yrs
     C. 19-21 yrs         
     D. 21-23 yrs.

Answer: B. 18-19 yrs.



4. Harakiri wound is self inflicted injury to
      A. Neck and chest   
    B. neck and wrist
    C. Abdomen
    D. Head.

Answer: C. Abdomen.



5. Fatal dose of Arsenic
    A.  20-30 mg
    B. 50-60 mg
    C. 70-200 mg
    D. 10-20 mg.

Answer: C. 70-200 mg.




  

AIIMS PGMEE FORENSIC MEDICINE QUESTIONS YEAR May, 2014

                                AIIMS, DELHI

                       MAY 2014
1. Cannabis is most commonly abused substance in India. Which form is
     not used in India as cannabis product
     A. Ganja
     B. Charas
     C. Bhang
     D. Afeem.

Answer: D. Afeem.



2. Viper bite
     A. Musculo toxic
     B. Neuro toxic
     C. Histo toxic
     D. Vasculo toxic.

Answer: D. Vasculo toxic.



3. Active component of a white oleander
     A. Nerin
     B. Ricin
     C. Abrine
     D. Pilocarpine.

Answer: A. Nerin.



4. In which poisoning, Burnt rope odour is present
     A. Hydrogen sulphide
     B. Cyanide
     C. Nitrobenzene
     D. Cannabis.

Answer:  D. Cannabis.



5. Section for punishment of Perjury is IPC
     A. 191
     B. 193
     C. 197
     D. 190.

Answer: B. 193.



6. Criminal responsibility in an alcoholic person is under with IPC
     A. 84
     B. 85
     C. 86
     D. 83

Answer: B. 85.



7. Eonism is
    A. Pleasure by fondling female parts
    B. Pleasure by wearing female dress
    C. Pleasure by showing private parts
    D. Pleasure by urination.

Answer: B. Pleasure by wearing female dress. 



8. Most reliable criteria in Gustafson's methods?
    A. Root resorption
    B. Root transparency
    C. Cementum apposition
    D. Root absorption.

Answer: B. Root transparency.



9. All about Brain death is true except
     A. Positive apnoea test
     B. Complete cessation of heart beat
     C. Complete cessation of all reflexes in all the limb
     D. Absence of painful stimuli.

Answer: B. Complete cessation of heart beat.

AIIMS PGMEE FORENSIC MEDICINE QUESTIONS YEAR November, 2013.

                        AIIMS, DELHI

                         NOVEMBER, 2013

1.In autopsy curling ulcer should be examined in 
   A. 1st part of duodenum
   B. 2nd part of duodenum
   C. 3rd part of duodenum
   D. Junction between 2nd and 3rd part of duodenum.

Answer: A. 1st part of duodenum.



2. Disclosure of  identity of rape victim punishable under IPC
     A. 228A
     B. 222A
     C. 224A
     D. 226A.

Answer: A. 228A ipc.


 
3. Conduction of criminal abortion is 
punishable under IPC
    A. 300 IPC
    B. 312 IPC
    C. 309 IPC
    D. 302 IPC.

Answer: B. 312 IPC.



4. Embalming before autopsy is 
punishable under IPC
     A. 101 IPC
     B. 153 IPC
     C. 176 IPC
     D. 201 IPC.

Answer: D. 201 IPC.



5. According to Delhi Anatomy Act, for the purpose of conducting anatomical
    examination and dissection or other similar purpose, a body is declared 
    unclaimed after
    A. 48 hrs
    B. 72 hrs
    C. 5 days
    D. 1 week.

 Answer: A. 48 hrs.



6. Lateral traction test..in unnatural sexual offence is done for
    A. habitual active agent
    B. active in pedophile
    C. active in bestiality
    D. habitual passive agent.

Answer: D. habitual passive agent.



7. False about methyl alcohol poisoning is all 
     A. Critical level is 1.25 ml/kg body wt.
     B. fomipizole is a competitive inhibitor of aldehyde dehydrogenase
     C. Formic acid is mainly responsible for toxicity
     D. Methanol causes snow field vision.

Answer: B. fomipizole is a competitive inhibitor of aldehyde dehydrogenase.


8. Rigor mortis is not seen in 
    A. female with strong built
    B. male with strong built 
    C. old person >80yrs old

    D. fetus <20 wks gestation age. 

Answer: D. fetus <20 wks gestation age. 



9. Color code for dangerous pesticides is 
    A. red 
    B. green
    C. Black
    D. White. 

Answer: A. red.



10. 
In RTA patient lost consciousness, later he gained consciousness and 
      again after sometime he lost consciousness. This is an example of 
      A. Insanity
      B. Lucid interval
      C. Alcohol intoxication
      D. Lunatic interval.

Answer: B. Lucid interval.

The assessment and differentiation of entry wound and exit wound is difficult during postmortem examination of a case of death due to bullet injury due to surgical alterations. This phenomenon is known as -

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     A. McNaughten phenomenon
     B. Ricochet phenomenon
     C. Kennedy phenomenon
     D. Alec Jeffrey phenomenon.

Answer: C.

Explanation
Mc Naughten phenomenon: Sec 84 IPC, Criminal responsibility of Insane person.

Ricochet phenomenon: Ricochet phenomenon is a bullet, one which before striking the object
                                        aimed at, strikes some intervening object first, and then after rebounding 
                                        from these, hits the object.

Kennedy phenomenon: The assessment and differentiation of entry wound and exit wound is  
                                         difficult during postmortem examination of a case of death due to bullet
                                         injury due to surgical alterations.

Alec Jeffrey phenomenon: DNA Fingerprinting.

                                                
                                          John F Kennedy, 35th president of United States.




AIIMS PGMEE FORENSIC MEDICINE QUESTIONS YEAR 2013

                                    MAY-2013

1. The assessment and differentiation of entry wound and exit wound is difficult 
    during postmortem examination of a case of death due to bullet injury due to
    surgical alterations. This phenomenon is known as
     A. McNaughten phenomenon
     B. Ricochet phenomenon
     C. Kennedy phenomenon
     D. Alec Jeffrey phenomenon.

Answer: C. 



2. A driver wearing seat belt, suddenly applies brakes to avoid a collison. Which
    of the following body parts is most likely to be injured?
     A. Spleen                                    B. Mesentry
     C. Liver                                       D. Abdominal aorta.

Answer: B.



3. A young male is brought to the emergency department with nausea, vomiting and 
    breathlessness 2 hrs. after insecticide ingestion. On examination there is pin-point 
    pupils and kerosene like smell emitting from the patient. Which of the following
    is not correct regarding the management of this patient? 
    A. Activated charcoal has no proven therapeutic role
    B. Cholinesterase levels do not have prognostic significance
    C. Atropine is the antidote of choice
    D. Atropine reverses respiratory muscle weakness.

Answer: D.



4. True about methanol poisoning is all except:
     A. Critical level is 1.25 ml/kg body wt.
     B. Fomepizole competitively inhibits aldehyde dehydrogenase
     C. Formic acid is mainly responsible for toxicity
     D. Methanol causes snow field vision.

Answer: B.



5. Priapism occurs with
    A. Spanish fly
    B. Sea snake bite
    C. Scorpion bite
    D. Rattle snake bite.

Answer: A.

AIIMS PGMEE FORENSIC MEDICINE QUESTIONS YEAR 2012

                                   MAY-2012

1. Choking is seen in
     A. Revolver                         B. Pistol
     C. Shotgun                           D. Rifle.

Answer: C.


2. A case of murder with gunshot is reported. A metal bullet is recovered from the body. 
    Primary and Secondary markings on a metal bullet can be used for
     A. Identification of weapon
     B. To know the range of firing
     C. Severity of tissue damage
     D . To know time of crime

Answer: A


3. A man was found with suicidal shot on right temple. The gun was in his right hand. 
    The skull was burst open. There was charring and cherry red coloration in the track 
     inside. What can be said about shot?
      A. Contact Shot
      B. Close shot at a distance of one feet from hand
      C. Shot within range of smoking
      D. Shot within range of tattooing

Answer: A.


4. A person was found dead with bluish green frothy discharge at the angle of mouth 
    and nostrils. What is the diagnosis?
    A. Arsenic poisoning
    B. Copper poisoning 
    C. Mercury poisoning
    D. Lead poisoning

Answer: B.


5. In Breslau’s second life test, organ tested is
    A. Brain
    B. Heart
    C. Lung
    D. Stomach and Intestine

Answer: D.


6. Last organ to be dissected during autopsy in asphyxia death
    A. Neck 
    B. Head
    C. Abdomen
    D. Thorax

Answer: A.


7. A person breaks someone’s mandible in alleged fight. Police can
    A. Arrest with warrant
    B. Arrest without warrant 
    C. Declare him hostile and put him in jail
    D. Put him in mental asylum

Answer: B.


8. Heat stiffening in muscles occurs above temperature (*C)
    A. 30                   B. 40             C. 50                       D. 60

Answer: D.


9. Active partner in lesbianism is called as
    A. Femme
    B. Bugger
    C. Catamite
    D. Dyke

Answer: D.


10. According to recent Supreme Court Judgment, Doctor can be charged for Medical 
      Negligence under 304-A, only if
      A. If he is from corporate hospital
      B. If negligence is from inadvertent error
      C. Res Ipsa Loquitor
      D. Gross Negligence

Answer: D.


11. A patient comes with Pinpoint pupil, salivation, tremors and red tears. 
      Cholinesterase level was 30% of Normal. Probable Diagnosis is
       A. Organophosphorus Poisoning
       B. Dhatura
       C. Arsenic poisoning
       D. mercury poisoning

Answer: A.


12.A woman consumes several tabs of Amytryptalline. All of the following 
     can be done except? 
      A. Sodium Phenobarbitone infusion for alkalization of urine
      B. Gastric Lavage
      C. Diazepam for seizure control
      D. Atropine as antidote

Answer: D.



                                          NOVEMBER-2012


1. A women assaulted by neighbour was brought to you in the emergency department with 
    fractures of middle tooth. Injury was extended medially to the mouth and there was also 
    contusion to bilateral leg, What is the nature of this injury?
    A. Grievous injury
    B. Simple injury
    C. Dangerous injury
    D. Assault.

Answer: A.


2. A police officer brings the aborted product of conception of size 2 cm and weight 10 gm.
    For forensic purpose what will be the age of the foetus?
     A. 2 weeks                                            B. 4 weeks      
     C. 6 weeks                                             D. 8 weeks.

Answer: C.


3. If a person keeps a man under his power and threatens him to cause harm without
    any intention to kill comes under which section of IPC
     A. 44                                           B. 319
     C. 320                                         D. 351.

Answer: D.


4. Double based smokeless gun powder consists of
     A. Nitrocellulose plus nitriglycerine
     B. Nitrocellulose plus sulphur
     C. Potassium nitrate plus nitroglycerine
     D. Potassium nitrate plus charcoal.

Answer: A.


5. In the forensic laboratory some samples are being examined under ultraviolet light, 
    the doctor notices bluish white colour of the sample. Which is the most probable 
    content of the sample?
     A. Semen                                              B. Urine
     C. Pus                                                    D. Leucorrhoeal discharge

Answer: A.


6. A young man with known history of heroine addiction is brought in the emergency 
    in unconscious state by his friends. On examination his pupils are pin point. What 
    will be the treatment of choice?
     A. Oral naltrexone
     B. IV Naloxone
     C. Oral diazepam
     D. Oral buprenorphine.

Answer: B.


7.  Choking is seen in
     A. Revolver                         B. Pistol
     C. Shotgun                           D. Rifle.

Answer: C.

AIIMS PGMEE FORENSIC MEDICINE QUESTIONS YEAR 2011.

                                      MAY-2011

1. During autopsy, if spinal cord is to be examined what is most commonly used approach:
     A. Anterior                                      B. Posterior
     C. Lateral                                        D. Antero-lateral

Answer: B.


2. A middle aged man comes to OPD with paraesthesia of hands and feet, 
    hyperkeratosis of palms, rain drop pigmentation and transverse lines on nails. 
    Most likely the person is having:
    A. Arsenic poisoning                   B. Lead poisoning
    C. Mercury poisoning                  D. Cadmium poisoning.

Answer: A.


3. In civil negligence, onus of proof lies on:
     A. Judicial first degree magistrate
     B. Police not below the level of sub inspector
     C. Doctor
     D. Patient.

Answer: D.


4. Condition promoting adipocere formation
     A. Dry and hot                            B. Hot and humid
     C. Dry and optimum                   D. Cold and moist.
  
Answer: B.


5. According to MCI act, medical education granted by Indian universities comes under
     A. Schedule I of MCI act                        B. Schedule II of MCI act
     C. Part I of schedule III                           D. Part II of schedule III.

Answer: A.
 


                      NOVEMBER-2011

1. Criminal negligence is punishable under Section 304A for a maximum of
     A. 1 year                                      B. 2 year
     C. 3 year                                      D. 5 year.

Answer: B.


2. Giving false evidence under oath is defined under section:
     A. 151 IPC                                   B. 161 IPC
     C. 181 IPC                                   D. 191 IPC.

Answer: D.


3. Which of the following sections of IPC are correctly paired, except:
     A. Sec 300: Murder
     B. Sec 304: Culpable homicide not amounting to murder
     C. Sec 306: Attempt to suicide
     D. Sec 307: Attempt to murder.

Answer: C.


4. For DNA testing, which tissue sample is taken in autopsy?
    A. Liver                                     B. Spleen
    C. Kidney                                  D. Brain.

Answer: B.


5. Flaying is seen in which type of laceration
     A. Tear                          B. Avulsion
     C. Split                          D. Stretch.

Answer: B.


6. Palatoprints for identification of the person is performed by taking prints from 
    which area of the hard palate?
     A. Lateral                                                B. Anterior
     C. Middle                                                D. Posterior.

Answer: B.


7. Stack formula is for age estimation from dental pattern in:
     A. Infants                                       B. Adults
     C. 25-50 yrs age group                  D. Above 50.

Answer: A.


8. If a doctor gives a false medical certificate to a patient, he is liable to be prosecuted 
    under which section of the IPC?
     A. 137                       B. 147                   C. 167               D. 197.

Answer: D.


9. An alcoholic patient is brought for medical examination for alleged assault 
    of his neighbour. On examination, abnormal behavior with irrelevant talk is noted. 
    He has history of abstaining from alcohol for past 4 days and is diagnosed to be 
    a case of delirium tremens. What is true according to the Indian Penal Code?
     A. He is criminally responsible for his act
     B. He is partially responsible for his act
     C. Have diminished responsibility of his act
     D. Not responsible for his act under section 84 IPC.

Answer: D.


10. According to the transplantation of Human organs act 1994, what is the punishment for 
      a doctor found guilty:
        A. Less than 1 yr                                             B. Less than 2 yr
        C. 2 to 5 yrs                                                     D. More than 5 yrs.

Answer: C.
 


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