UPSC CMSE 2019 Paper-I General Medicine Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2019
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Languages English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Combined Medical Services Examination
Year 2019
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Paper-I
Subject General Medicine
Question Type Objective (MCQ)

This is the Paper-I of the Combined Medical Services Examination (CMSE) conducted by UPSC in 2019. This paper focuses on General Medicine and consists of objective-type questions. Aspirants can use this previous year's question paper to understand the exam pattern, difficulty level, and important topics for their preparation. Analyzing past papers like this CMSE 2019 Paper-I is crucial for effective exam strategy and scoring well in the Combined Medical Services Examination.

Major Topics Covered

  • General Medicine
  • Cardiology
  • Pulmonology
  • Risk Factors for Atherosclerosis
  • SA Node Dysfunction
  • Kartagener Syndrome
  • COPD
  • Acid Fast Bacilli (AFB)
  • Empyema
  • Antimicrobial Peptides
  • Respiratory Cycle
  • Weight Loss

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 CMSE 2020 Paper-I
  • UPSC CMSE 2018 Paper-I
  • UPSC CMSE Paper-II 2019
  • UPSC CMSE Paper-I 2017
  • UPSC CMSE 2019 Paper-I Answer Key
  • UPSC CMSE Syllabus
  • General Medicine Syllabus for Competitive Exams
  • Cardiology Syllabus

Instructions

  • Austin Flint Murmur occurs in: (a) Severe Mitral Stenosis (b) Severe Mitral Regurgitation (c) Severe Aortic Regurgitation (d) Severe Aortic Stenosis
  • Which amongst the following should be considered in a patient with acute chest pain and ST segment elevation in the precordial leads?
  • Acute hyperkalemia 3. Pericarditis 4. Hypocalcemia 5. Oesophagitis
  • Pneumothorax Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Questions (page 2)

Q6. Which of the following pulmonary function set is characteristic of COPD?

  • (a) FEV1 / FVC < 70% ; FEV1 \downarrow ; FVC \downarrow ; TLC \uparrow DLCO Normal
  • (b) FEV1 / FVC < 70% ; FEV1 \uparrow ; FVC \downarrow ; TLC \downarrow DLCO \downarrow
  • (c) FEV1 / FVC < 70% ; FEV1 \downarrow ; FVC \uparrow ; TLC \uparrow DLCO \uparrow
  • (d) FEV1 / FVC < 70% ; FEV1 \downarrow ; FVC \downarrow ; TLC \downarrow DLCO \downarrow

Q7. Which of the following drugs causes dry cough as a side effect?

  • (a) Fluconazole
  • (b) Ramipril
  • (c) Cefixime
  • (d) Atenolol

Q8. For Acid Fast Bacilli (AFB) to be detected in sputum by the direct microscopy, the bacillary burden in sputum typically is:

  • (a) 500-1,000 organisms
  • (b) 5,000-10,000 organisms
  • (c) 10,000-20,000 organisms
  • (d) Any number of organisms

Q9. The pleural fluid is considered as empyema if following is present in it:

  • (a) Fluid glucose ≤ 60 mg/dl
  • (b) Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) of more than 1000 U/L
  • (c) Fluid pH of less than 7.0
  • (d) All of these

Q10. Airway secretions contain all of the following antimicrobial peptides EXCEPT:

  • (a) Defensins
  • (b) Immunoglobulin A (IgA)
  • (c) Lysozyme
  • (d) Histidine

Q11. The respiratory motor neuron associated with origin of respiratory cycle is located in:

  • (a) Pons
  • (b) Posterior Medulla oblongata
  • (c) Ventral Medulla oblongata
  • (d) Mid brain

Q12. Consider the following statements regarding Weight Loss:
Which of the above constitute significant or clinically important weight loss?

  • (1) 4.5 kg over 6-12 months
  • (2) 10 kg over 6-12 months
  • (3) More than 5 % over 6-12 months
  • (4) More than 10 % over 6-12 months
  • (a) 1 and 3
  • (b) 1 and 4
  • (c) 2 and 3
  • (d) 2 and 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is the full form of CMSE?

CMSE stands for Combined Medical Services Examination.

Which organization conducts the CMSE exam?

The Combined Medical Services Examination (CMSE) is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

What is the year of this question paper?

This is the question paper for the Combined Medical Services Examination held in 2019.

What subject does Paper-I of CMSE 2019 cover?

Paper-I of the CMSE 2019 covers General Medicine.

What type of questions are included in CMSE Paper-I?

CMSE Paper-I consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions.

Can I download the UPSC CMSE 2019 Paper-I question paper?

Yes, you can typically find and download previous year question papers like the UPSC CMSE 2019 Paper-I for your preparation.

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