UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 Medical Science Paper II PDF

Central Government Jobs Medical 2024

  • Year 2024
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2024
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Medical Science Paper - II
Subject Medical Science
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the Medical Science Paper II from the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination held in 2024. The paper is designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge in medical science through descriptive questions. It consists of eight questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in total, including compulsory questions 1 and 5. The paper allows three hours to complete and carries a maximum of 250 marks. Aspirants can use this question paper to understand the exam pattern, question types, and difficulty level for effective preparation.

Major Topics Covered

  • Medical Science
  • Pulmonary Tuberculosis
  • Kwashiorkor
  • Marasmus
  • Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM)
  • Scabies
  • Depression

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for 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 Civil Services Main 2024 General Studies Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 General Studies Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 General Studies Paper III
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 General Studies Paper IV
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 Optional Subject Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 Optional Subject Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 Medical Science Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Syllabus Medical Science Optional Subject

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ठ पर निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए ।
  • प्राधिकृत 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 समझें, उचित चित्र व रेखाचित्र द्वारा अपने उत्तरों की व्याख्या कीजिए ।
  • इस हेतु रंगीन पेंसिलों का प्रयोग किया जा सकता है ।
  • प्रश्नों के उत्तरों की गणना क्रमानसार की जाएगी ।
  • यदि काटा नहीं हो, तो प्रश्न के उत्तर की गणना की जाएगी चाहे वह उत्तर अंशतः दिया गया हो ।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर (क्यू.सी.ए.) 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.
  • Questions no. 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 (QCA) Booklet must be clearly struck off.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. फुफ्फुस यक्ष्मा के निदान में छाती के एक्स-रे की भूमिका की संक्षेप में चर्चा कीजिए।
Discuss in short the role of a Chest X-ray in the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis. उन रोगलाक्षणिक विशिष्टताओं का वर्णन कीजिए जिनसे अवसाद (डिप्रेशन) के मामले का निदान किया जा सकता है।
Describe the clinical features for diagnosing a case of Depression. क्वाशियोरकॉर एवं मरास्मस के बीच मुख्य भेद क्या-क्या हैं ? वह सबसे आसान तरीका कौन-सा है जिसकी मदद से बच्चों में प्रोटीन ऊर्जा कुपोषण (PEM) का आरंभिक अवस्था में ही निदान किया जा सकता है?
What are the key differences between Kwashiorkor and Marasmus? Which is the easiest method which can help in the early detection of Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM) in children? प्रचण्ड तीव्र कुपोषण से पीड़ित एक बच्चे की स्थिति में स्थिरता लाने के लिए आरंभिक चरण में अपेक्षित आहार योजना का खाका तैयार कीजिए। उसे किस प्रकार का, कितनी मात्रा में और किस अंतराल पर भोजन देना आवश्यक है और यह नित्यचर्या कब तक आचरण में लानी होगी. लिखिए। इस चरण में, विटामिनों और खनिजों की पूर्ति कैसे की जाती है ?
During the initial phase of stabilization in a severe acute malnourished child, map out the dietary plan. State the type, amount and frequency of feed that the child requires and for how long that would be necessary. In this phase, what is the vitamin and mineral supplementation given? एक वयस्क में जिसे स्केबीज़ होने की पुष्टि हो चुकी है :
In a confirmed case of scabies in an adult:

(e(i)) रोग की प्राथमिक अभिव्यक्तियाँ क्या-क्या होंगी और उसमें विक्षतियों के शरीर पर वितरण का क्या पैटर्न होगा ?
What are the primary manifestations of the disease and what is the pattern of distribution of lesions on the body?

(e(ii)) स्केबीज़ में क्या-क्या जटिलताएँ देखी जा सकती हैं ?
What are the complications seen in scabies?

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The exam is the Civil Services (Main) Examination.

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This question paper is from the year 2024.

Which paper is this?

This is Medical Science Paper - II.

Who conducts the Civil Services Examination?

The Civil Services Examination is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

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The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

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The time allowed for this paper is three hours.

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