Q7. In an ECG recording, P wave is produced by:
- (a) Atrial depolarisation
- (b) Atrial repolarisation
- (c) Ventricular depolarisation
- (d) Ventricular repolarisation
UPSC CMS 2020 Paper-I General Medicine Question Paper PDF
- Year 2020
- Conducted By UPSC
- Languages English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Combined Medical Services Examination |
| Year | 2020 |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Paper | Paper-I |
| Subject | General Medicine |
| Question Type | Objective (MCQ) |
This is the Paper-I of the Combined Medical Services Examination 2020, conducted by UPSC. This paper focuses on General Medicine and consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions. Aspirants can use this question paper to understand the exam pattern, difficulty level, and important topics covered in the General Medicine section. Practicing with previous year papers like this one is crucial for effective preparation for the UPSC CMS exam.
Major Topics Covered
- General Medicine
- Arrhythmia
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Pneumothorax
- Marfan's Syndrome
- Treadmill Testing
- Angina
- Kussmaul's Sign
- Atrial Fibrillation
- ECG
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Direct Renin Inhibitor
- Hypertension
- CT-chest
- Bronchial Asthma
- Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Malabsorption Syndrome
- Bronchiectasis
Why This Paper is Important
- Useful for Combined Medical Services Examination preparation
- Helps understand the latest exam pattern
- Useful for practice and self-assessment
- Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
- Helpful for analysing question trends
Related Resources
- UPSC CMS 2020 Paper-II
- UPSC CMS 2019 Paper-I
- UPSC CMS 2019 Paper-II
- UPSC CMS 2020 Paper-I Answer Key
- UPSC CMS General Medicine Syllabus
- UPSC CMS Exam Pattern
- UPSC CMS Exam Pattern Details
- UPSC CMS 2021
Instructions
- A chronic alcoholic develops a paroxysm of palpitations after alcohol binge.
- Which of the following Arrhythmia is most likely?
Questions (page 2)
Q8. Which one of the following modalities is NOT used in the treatment of ventricular tachycardia?
- (a) DC Cardioversion
- (b) Injection Lignocaine
- (c) Injection Amiodarone
- (d) Injection Adenosine
Q9. Which one of the following drugs is a Direct Renin Inhibitor?
- (a) Benedipine
- (b) Azilsartan
- (c) Aliskiren
- (d) Lisinopril
Q10. All of the following are causes of systolic hypertension with wide pulse pressure EXCEPT:
- (a) Aortic regurgitation
- (b) Thyrotoxicosis
- (c) Patent ductus arteriosus
- (d) Aortic stenosis
Q11. Signet-ring sign on CT-chest is suggestive of:
- (a) Bronchiectasis
- (b) Active alveolitis
- (c) Aspergilloma
- (d) Sarcoidosis
Q12. Oral corticosteroids are best introduced in the treatment of chronic bronchial asthma when it is:
- (a) Mild persistent
- (b) Moderate persistent
- (c) Severe persistent
- (d) Very severe persistent
Q13. An 18-year old male has insulin dependent diabetes, with malabsorption syndrome and bilateral upper lobe bronchiectasis. A diagnostic work-up will include all EXCEPT:
- (a) 24 hour fecal fat-estimation
- (b) CT-chest
- (c) Lung biopsy
- (d) DNA sequencing study
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Frequently asked questions
What is the name of the exam?
The exam is the Combined Medical Services Examination.
Which year is this question paper from?
This question paper is from the year 2020.
Who conducts the Combined Medical Services Examination?
The Combined Medical Services Examination is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).
What is the subject of Paper-I?
Paper-I of the Combined Medical Services Examination covers General Medicine.
What is the question format for Paper-I?
Paper-I consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions.
How many questions are in Paper-I?
Based on the provided pages, there are at least 13 objective questions visible.