Organisation : Maharashtra Public Service Commission MPSC
Recruitment Name : Medical Officer, Medical Superintendent
Document Type : Previous Question Paper
Year : 2023
Website : https://mpsc.gov.in/prev_que_papers/9
MPSC Medical Officer Question Paper
Pharmacology :
The specificity of a drug’s action is primarily due to?
Options :
1. Physical characteristics of the drug
2. Interaction with specific receptors
3. Drug solubility in plasma
4. Drug pH
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Which drug is primarily used to treat glaucoma by constricting the pupil and decreasing intraocular pressure?
Options :
1. Terbutaline
2. Metoprolol
3. Chloroquine
4. Pilocarpine
Which antibiotic works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis?
Options :
1. Doxycycline
2. Rifampin
3. Cephalexin
4. Chloramphenicol
Which drug is an estrogen receptor modulator primarily used in breast cancer treatment?
Options :
1. Methotrexate
2. Vincristine
3. Tamoxifen
4. None of the given options
Which class of drugs is primarily used to provide a temporary loss of sensation or awareness during surgical procedures?
Options :
1. Hypnotics
2. Analgesics
3. General anesthetics
4. None of the given options
Forensic Medicine :
Rigor mortis is a post-mortem change that refers to:
Options :
1. Settling of blood in the lowermost part of the body.
2. Decomposition of body tissues.
3. Stiffening of muscles after death.
4. Post-mortem cooling of the body.
An abrasion is an injury characterized by:
Options :
1. A collection of blood in the tissues.
2. The removal of the superficial layer of the skin.
3. A clean, incised wound.
4. Bruising of the skin or underlying tissues.
Which bone is commonly used in forensics to determine the age of individuals below 21 years?
Options :
1. Femur
2. Radius
3. Clavicle
4. Tibia
A laceration is caused due to:
Options :
1. Falling from a height.
2. Blunt force trauma.
3. Poisonous substances.
4. Thermal sources.
Which test is used to confirm the presence of blood?
Options :
1. Tollens’ test.
2. Benedict’s test.
3. Biuret test.
4. Benzidine test.
Which is the most conclusive test to determine the sex of an individual in forensic examinations?
Options :
1. Blood group testing.
2. DNA profiling.
3. Hair analysis.
4. Fingerprinting
A contusion is best described as:
Options :
1. A bruise on the skin
2. A clean-cut wound
3. A burn mark
4. A puncture wound
The presence of which cell under the microscope can confirm recent intercourse?
Options :
1. Red Blood Cell
2. Spermatozoon
3. White Blood Cell
4. Ovum
In the context of forensic medicine, which type of wound typically presents with an abrasion collar and may have a stippling pattern if the firearm was discharged at a close range?
Options :
1. Incised wound
2. Laceration
3. Contact gunshot wound
4. Defense wound
Which test is commonly employed in forensic medicine to detect the presence of blood, especially for old and minute bloodstains, based on the peroxidase-like activity of hemoglobin?
Options :
1. Benzidine test
2. Takayama test
3. Biuret test
4. Kastle-Meyer test
General Medicine :
Which of the following is not a common symptom of meningitis?
Options :
1. Headache
2. Neck stiffness
3. Abdominal pain
4. Photophobia
Which of the following is not a type of Ischaemic heart disease?
Options :
1. Angina Pectoris
2. Myocardial Infarction
3. Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease
4. Cardiac Asthma
What is the most common trigger for bronchial asthma?
Options :
1. Allergens
2. Bacterial infections
3. Cold air
4. Food
Which condition is characterized by heavy proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, and edema?
Options :
1. Acute glomerulonephritis
2. Nephrotic syndrome
3. Chronic pyelonephritis
4. Renal calculus
Which condition is primarily associated with the inflammation of the liver due to viral infection?
Options :
1. Hepatitis
2. Cirrhosis
3. Peptic ulcer
4. Celiac disease
Which among the following is a malignancy of lymphoid tissue?
Options :
1. Leukemia
2. Anemia
3. Lymphoma
4. Hemophilia
Which hormone’s deficiency leads to Diabetes Mellitus?
Options :
1. Insulin
2. Thyroxine
3. Parathormone
4. Cortisol
Which skin condition is an allergic reaction to certain medications?
Options :
1. Urticaria
2. Acne
3. Eczema
4. Cellulitis
Which symptom is more associated with depression rather than schizophrenia?
Options :
1. Hallucinations
2. Delusions
3. Anhedonia
4. Thought disorder
Which disease is caused by the Mycobacterium leprae bacterium?
Options :
1. Malaria
2. Leprosy
3. Tuberculosis
4. Filaria
Syllabus of Medical Superintendent
1 Pharmacology.
2 Forensic Medicine & Toxicology with special emphasis on post mortem findings, injury report, age determination and examination of rape victim.
3 General Medicine and allied subjects with special emphasis on emergencies in Medicine.
4 Pediatrics with special emphasis on emergencies in pediatrics and immunization.
5 General Surgery with special emphasis on emergencies in Surgery.
6 Orthopedics with special emphasis on primary treatment of fractures.
7 Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) with special emphasis on emergencies in ENT.
8 Ophthalmology with special emphasis on emergencies in Ophthalmology.
9 Obstetrics and Gynecology special emphasis on normal labor, PPH and emergencies in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
10 Microbiology with special emphasis on sterilization and disinfection of OT, instruments and equipments and biomedical waste management also special emphasis on functioning of Central Clinical Laboratory.
11 Acts related to medical sciences and National & State health schemes and National & State health programs.
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