UPSC CSE 2018 Medical Science Paper I Question Paper PDF

Central Government Jobs Medical 2018

  • Year 2018
  • 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 2018
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Medical Science Paper - I
Subject Medical Science
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the Medical Science Paper I from the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination held in 2018. Conducted by the UPSC, this paper is designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge of medical science through descriptive questions. It allows a time of three hours and carries a maximum of 250 marks. The paper is divided into two sections with a total of eight questions, out of which candidates must attempt five, including compulsory questions from each section. This paper is crucial for aspirants targeting medical-related services through the UPSC CSE pathway.

Major Topics Covered

  • Cranial Nerves
  • Extra Pyramidal Tracts
  • Iron Absorption
  • Iron Metabolism
  • Arches of Foot
  • Hormonal Regulation
  • Calcium Level Regulation
  • Hip Joint Anatomy

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for UPSC Civil Services Main 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 CSE 2018 Medical Science Paper II
  • UPSC CSE 2017 Medical Science Paper I
  • UPSC CSE 2019 Medical Science Paper I
  • UPSC CSE 2018 Medical Science Paper I Answer Key
  • UPSC Mains 2018 Medical Science Solutions
  • UPSC CSE Mains Medical Science Syllabus
  • UPSC Medical Optional Subject Syllabus
  • UPSC CSE Mains Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुखपृष्ठ पर निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए ।
  • उद्घिखित माध्यम के अतिरिक्त अन्य किसी माध्यम में लिखे गए उत्तर पर कोई अंक नहीं मिलेंगे ।
  • प्रश्नों में शब्द सीमा, जहाँ विनिर्दिष्ट है का अनुसरण किया जाना चाहिए ।
  • जहाँ कहीं भी आवश्यक समझे, उचित चित्र व रेखाचित्र द्वारा अपने उत्तरों की व्याखा कीजिए ।
  • इस हेतु रंगीन पेंसिलों का प्रयोग किया जा सकता है ।
  • प्रश्नों के उत्तरों की गणना क्रमानुसार की जाएगी ।
  • यदि काटा नहीं हो, तो प्रश्न के उत्तर की गणना की जाएगी चाहे वह उत्तर अंशतः दिया गया हो ।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़ा हुआ पृष्ठ या उसके अंश को स्पष्ट रूप से काटा जाना चाहिए ।

  • 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) चौथी कपालिय तंत्रिका के क्रियात्मक घटकों, केंद्रक, मार्ग और वितरण पर चर्चा कीजिए और उसके रोगलक्षण महत्व पर एक टिप्पणी लिखिए ।
Discuss the Functional components, Nucleus, course and distribution of 4th cranial nerve. Add a note on its clinical significance.

(b) पिरामिदेतर पथ क्या हैं ? उनके प्रकार्यों का वर्णन कीजिए । वे पिरामिदी पथों से किन-किन बातों में भिन्न हैं ?
What are extra pyramidal tracts? Describe their functions. How do they differ from pyramidal tracts?

(c) आंत्र के स्तर पर, लौह अवशोषण की नियामक क्रियाविधि क्या है ? लौह चयापचय में टी.आई.बी.सी. की क्या भूमिका है ? शरीर लौह का संरक्षण किस प्रकार करता है ?
What is the regulatory mechanism of iron absorption at the level of intestine? What is the role of TIBC in iron metabolism ? How does the body conserve iron ?

(d) पाद के चापों का वर्गीकरण कीजिए। मध्यवर्ती अनुदैर्घ्य चाप के संबंध में विस्तारपूर्वक लिखिए।
Classify Arches of foot. Write in details about medial longitudinal Arch.

(e) हार्मोन के अभिलक्षणों का एक विवरण प्रस्तुत कीजिए। रक्त में कैल्शियम स्तर के हार्मोनी नियमन का वर्णन कीजिए ।
Give an account of characteristics of a hormone. Describe the hormonal regulation of calcium level in the blood.

Section A

Q2.

(a) निम्नलिखित शीर्षकों के अधीन कूल्हे की संधि का वर्णन लिखिए:
1. संधायक सतह और प्रकार
2. स्नायु
3. संबंध
4. रुधिर आपूर्ति और तंत्रिका आपूर्ति
5. संचालन
Describe Hip Joint under the following headings:
Articular surface and Types
Ligaments
Relations
Blood supply and Nerve supply
Movement

Question paper preview

Scanned pages 1–2 for reference. Download the official PDF for the full paper.

Page 1
UPSC CSE 2018 Medical Science Paper I question paper page 1 instructions scan PDF download UPSC Mains exam
Page 2
UPSC CSE 2018 Medical Science Paper I question paper page 1 instructions scan PDF download UPSC Mains exam

Free question paper download

Download question paper PDF

  • 513 KB
  • 8 pages
  • PDF format

Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam for which this paper was conducted?

This paper is from the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination.

What is the subject of this question paper?

The subject is Medical Science, specifically Paper I.

What is the year of this examination paper?

The examination year is 2018.

Who is the conducting body for this exam?

The conducting body is the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the maximum marks for Medical Science Paper I?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

What is the time allowed to complete this paper?

The time allowed is three hours.

← Back to Medical papers