Q1. Which of the following are types of wound healing?
- (1) Primary Intention
- (2) Secondary Intention
- (3) Tertiary Intention
- (4) Quaternary Intention
- (a) 1 and 3
- (b) 2 and 4
- (c) 1, 3 and 4
- (d) 2, 3 and 4
UPSC CMS 2021 Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics Paper II Question Paper PDF
- Year 2021
- Conducted By UPSC
- Questions 120
- Maximum Marks 250
- Duration Two Hours
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Combined Medical Services Examination |
| Year | 2021 |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Paper | Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Preventive & Social Medicine Paper II |
| Subject | Medical |
| Duration | Two Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 250 |
| Number of Questions | 120 |
| Question Type | Objective (MCQ) |
This is the question paper for the Combined Medical Services Examination (CMS) conducted by UPSC in 2021. Paper II covers Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, and Preventive & Social Medicine. The exam is objective in nature, with a total of 120 questions to be answered in two hours, carrying a maximum of 250 marks. Aspirants can use this paper to understand the exam pattern, question difficulty, and important topics for their preparation. It's a valuable resource for practicing and strategizing for the CMS exam.
Major Topics Covered
- Surgery
- Gynaecology
- Obstetrics
- Preventive Medicine
- Social Medicine
- Wound Healing
- Compartment Syndrome
- Cellulitis
- BRCA1
- BRCA2
- Prostate Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Lymphangiosarcoma
- Stewart-Treves Syndrome
- Malignant Melanoma
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Liposarcoma
- Hysterectomy
- Postural Hypotension
- Secondary Haemorrhage
- Thromboembolism
- Transient Ischaemic Attack
- MRM (Modified Radical Mastectomy)
- Lymphedema
- Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma
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 2022 Paper II
- UPSC CMS 2021 Paper I
- UPSC ESE Medical Paper
- UPSC CMS 2021 Paper II Answer Key
- UPSC CMS Syllabus
- Surgery Syllabus for CMS
- Gynaecology Syllabus for CMS
Instructions
- CHECK THAT THIS TEST BOOKLET DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNPRINTED OR TORN OR MISSING PAGES OR ITEMS, ETC.
- IF SO, GET IT REPLACED BY A COMPLETE TEST BOOKLET.
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- You have to enter your Roll Number on the Test Booklet in the Box provided alongside.
- DO NOT write anything else on the Test Booklet.
- This Test Booklet contains 120 items (questions).
- Each item comprises four responses (answers).
- You will select the response which you want to mark on the Answer Sheet.
- In case, you feel that there is more than one correct response, mark the response which you consider the best.
- In any case, choose ONLY ONE response for each item.
- You have to mark your responses ONLY on the separate Answer Sheet provided.
- the Answer Sheet. All items carry equal marks.
- Before you proceed to mark in the Answer Sheet the response to various items in the Test Booklet,
- you have to fill in some particulars in the Answer Sheet as per instructions sent to you with your Admission Certificate.
- After you have completed filling in all your responses on the Answer Sheet and the examination has
- concluded, you should hand over to the Invigilator only the Answer Sheet.
- You are permitted to take away with you the Test Booklet.
- Sheets for rough work are appended in the Test Booklet at the end.
- THERE WILL BE PENALTY FOR WRONG ANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE IN THE OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTION PAPERS.
- There are four alternatives for the answer to every question.
- For each question for which (i) a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, one-third of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.
- (ii) If a candidate gives more than one answer, it will be treated as wrong answer even if one of the given answers happens to be correct and there will be same penalty as above to that question.
- If a question is left blank i.e., no answer is given by the candidate, there will be no penalty (iii) for that question.
- DO NOT OPEN THIS TEST BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO
Questions (page 2)
Q2. A 50 year old female presents to the emergency with pain, swelling and redness over the left foot following trivial trauma 3 days back. On examination, the swelling over the left foot is poorly localised; local tenderness and erythema are present and crepitus absent; distal pulsations are palpable. The most likely clinical diagnosis is
- (a) Compartment syndrome
- (b) Cellulitis
- (c) Abscess
- (d) Fasciitis
Q3. Which one of the following is NOT associated with BRCA1/BRCA2 genes?
- (a) Breast cancer
- (b) Ovarian cancer
- (c) Prostate cancer
- (d) Liver cancer
Q4. The malignancy associated with Stewart-treves syndrome is
- (a) Lymphangiosarcoma
- (b) Malignant melanoma
- (c) Basal cell carcinoma
- (d) Liposarcoma
Q5. A 60 year old lady underwent total abdominal hysterectomy. On the 3rd post operative day she suddenly became breathless while returning from washroom. Her blood pressure recorded was 80/50 mm of Hg. The most probable diagnosis is
- (a) Postural hypotension
- (b) Secondary haemorrhage
- (c) Thromboembolism
- (d) Transient ischaemic attack
Q6. A 52 year old female underwent MRM (Modified Radical Mastectomy). After few years, she developed lymphedema of the ipsilateral arm. Which of the following malignancy can develop in her arm ?
- (a) Lymphangiosarcoma
- (b) Malignant Melanoma
- (c) Lymphoma
- (d) Malignant fibrous histiocytoma
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What is the name of the exam?
The exam is the Combined Medical Services Examination (CMS).
Which year is this question paper from?
This question paper is from the year 2021.
Who conducts the Combined Medical Services Examination?
The Combined Medical Services Examination is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).
What is the paper name for this question paper?
The paper name is Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Preventive & Social Medicine Paper II.
What is the subject covered in this paper?
The subject is Medical, specifically covering Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, and Preventive & Social Medicine.
What is the time duration allowed for this paper?
The time allowed for this paper is Two Hours.