UPSC CMS 2020 Paper II Medical Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2020
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Languages English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Combined Medical Services Examination
Year 2020
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Paper - II
Subject Medical
Question Type Objective (MCQ)

This is the Paper II (Medical) of the UPSC Combined Medical Services Examination held in 2020. This objective-type question paper is a crucial resource for aspirants preparing for the CMS exam. It covers various medical topics, allowing candidates to assess their knowledge and practice for the actual examination. Familiarizing oneself with the pattern and difficulty level of previous years' papers, like this 2020 Paper II, is vital for effective preparation and improving performance in the competitive medical services recruitment process.

Major Topics Covered

  • Compartment Syndrome
  • Necrotising Soft Tissue Infections
  • Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
  • Ileocaecal Tuberculosis
  • Needle Stick Injuries
  • Claudication
  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • Thyrotoxic Crisis
  • Frey's Syndrome
  • Metastatic Carcinoma Breast

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 2021 Paper II Medical
  • UPSC CMS 2019 Paper II Medical
  • UPSC CMS 2020 Paper I
  • UPSC CMS 2020 Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC CMS Syllabus
  • UPSC CMS Medical Syllabus
  • UPSC CMS Exam Pattern
  • UPSC ESE

Instructions

  • Indications for fasciotomy in compartment syndrome include all EXCEPT: (a) Distal sensory disturbance (b) Compartment pressure > 30 mm Hg (c) Pain on passive movement of affected muscles (d) Palpable distal pulses
  • Which one of the following statements is NOT correct regarding Necrotising Soft Tissue infections?

Questions (page 2)

Q6. Consider the following statements regarding claudication:

  • (1) It is a marker for silent coronary disease
  • (2) Structured exercise program ( 2 hours per week for 3 months) leads to improvement in symptoms
  • (3) Diabetes mellitus increases the risk and severity of claudication
  • (4) Beta blockers may exacerbate claudication
  • (a) 1 and 2 only
  • (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
  • (c) 2, 3 and 4 only
  • (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q7. A 50-year old lady underwent uneventful bariatric surgery for morbid obesity. On the third post operative day, she develops breathless and pulmonary embolism is suspected. The next investigation to confirm the diagnosis will be:

  • (a) Echocardiography
  • (b) Duplex venography
  • (c) CT pulmonary angiography
  • (d) MR angiography

Q8. Medical management of thyrotoxic crisis includes all of the following EXCEPT:

  • (a) IV fluids
  • (b) IV propanolol
  • (c) IV hydrocortisone
  • (d) IV antibiotics

Q9. A patient operated for a parotid gland tumour developed symptoms of sweating and erytherma (flushing) over the region of surgical excision while eating. The probable diagnosis is:

  • (a) Parotid gland fistula
  • (b) Sialadenitis
  • (c) Chronic wound infection
  • (d) Frey's syndrome

Q10. First line hormone therapy for post-menopausal woman with metastatic carcinoma breast is:

  • (a) Tamoxifen
  • (b) Ovarian suppression by surgery
  • (c) Antiprogestins
  • (d) Anastrozole

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Combined Medical Services Examination.

Which year is this question paper from?

This question paper is from the year 2020.

Who conducts the Combined Medical Services Examination?

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

What is the subject of this paper?

This is Paper II, focusing on Medical subjects.

What is the question format?

The questions are objective (multiple-choice).

Can I download the UPSC CMS 2020 Paper II question paper?

Yes, you can typically find and download previous year question papers like this one for practice.

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