UPSC Civil Services Mains 2019 Medical Science Paper I PDF

Central Government Jobs Medical 2019

  • Year 2019
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination UPSC Civil Services Main Examination
Year 2019
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Medical Science Paper - I
Subject Medical Science
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the Medical Science Paper I from the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination held in 2019. Conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), this paper is designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge of medical science. It consists of 8 questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in total. Compulsory questions are number 1 and 5, and at least one question from each section must be attempted. The paper allows a duration of three hours and carries a maximum of 250 marks. Aspirants can use this question paper to understand the exam's structure, question complexity, and marking scheme, aiding in their preparation strategy.

Major Topics Covered

  • Seventh Cranial Nerve
  • Motor Coordination
  • Cerebellar Dysfunction
  • Liver Function Tests
  • Bilirubin Metabolism
  • Palmar Spaces of Hand
  • Thoracoabdominal Diaphragm Development

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  • Useful for UPSC Civil Services Main Examination preparation
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Instructions

  • There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS and printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
  • Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Question Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, any THREE are to be attempted choosing at least ONE question from each Section.
  • The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
  • Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided.
  • No marks will be given for answers written in a medium other than the authorized one.
  • Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
  • Illustrate your answers with suitable sketches and diagrams, wherever considered necessary.
  • Coloured pencils may be used for the purpose.
  • Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order.
  • Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1.

(a) सातवीं कपालीय तंत्रिका के क्रियात्मक घटकों, नाभिक, मार्ग, वितरण पर चर्चा कीजिए।
Discuss the Functional Components, Nucleus, Course, Distribution of Seventh Cranial Nerve.

(b) एक 52 वर्ष आयु के चिरकालिक शराबी व्यक्ति को असंतुलन तथा गिरने की प्रवृत्ति के साथ चलने में कठिनाई है। इस व्यक्ति के गति (मोटर) समन्वयन की मुख्य कार्यिकी तथा अनुमस्तिष्क रोग के लक्षणों की विस्तृत से चर्चा कीजिए ।
A 52 year old chronic alcoholic man has difficulty in his gait with imbalance and tendency to fall. Elaborate the underlying physiology of motor coordination and features of cerebellar dysfunction.

(c) एक 35 साल का पुरुष सामान्य रूप से कमज़ोरी, भूख न लगना एवं आँखों के पीलेपन की शिकायतों के साथ आया । लिवर फंक्शन टेस्ट (जिगर कार्य परीक्षण) किया गया और रिपोर्ट इस प्रकार है : कुल (टोटल) बिलीरुबिन : 10 मिलिग्राम /डे.सी.ली. (0.1-1.2 मिलिग्राम /डे.सी.ली.) प्रत्यक्ष (डाइरेक्ट) बिलीरुबिन: 9 मिलिग्राम/डे.सी.ली. (< 0.3 मिलिग्राम /डे.सी.ली.) एलानिन ट्रांसअमाईनेस (ए.एल.टी) : 31 आई.यू. /ली. (< 35 आई.यू. /ली.) एसपार्टेट ट्रांसअमाईनेस (ए.एस.टी): 33 आई.यू. /ली. (< 40 आई.यू. /ली.) क्षारीय (एल्कलाईन) फॉस्फटेस (ए.एल.पी): 800 आई.यू. /ली. (45-150 आई.यू. /ली.) (i) संभावित निदान क्या है और क्यों ? (ii) मूत्र एवं मल में अपेक्षित निष्कर्ष क्या होंगे ?
A 35 year old man presented with complaints of generalised weakness, loss of appetite and yellowish discolouration of eyes. The liver function test was done and the report is as follows: Total bilirubin : 10 mg/dL (0-1-1.2 mg/dL) Direct bilirubin : 9 mg/dL (< 0.3 mg/dL) Alanine transaminase (ALT) : 31 IU/L (< 35 IU/L) Aspartate transaminase (AST) : 33 IU/L (< 40 IU/L) Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) : 800 IU/L (45-150 IU/L) (i) What is the most likely diagnosis and why? (ii) What will be the expected findings in urine and stool?

(d) हाथ के पामर स्पेसेस को सूचीबद्ध कीजिए।
Enumerate palmar spaces of Hand.
वक्ष एवं उदर के विकासात्मक अवयवों को सूचीबद्ध कीजिए।
Enumerate the Developmental Components of thoraco Abdominal Diaphragm.

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What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination.

Which paper is this?

This is Medical Science Paper - I.

What is the conducting body?

The exam is conducted by the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

In which year was this paper conducted?

This paper was conducted in the year 2019.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for Medical Science Paper - I is 250.

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The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.

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