UPSC CMS 2018 Medical Sciences Paper II Question Paper PDF

Central Government Jobs Medical 2018

  • Year 2018
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Languages English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Combined Medical Services Examination
Year 2018
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Medical Sciences Paper II
Subject Medical Sciences
Question Type Objective (MCQ)

This page provides the UPSC Combined Medical Services Examination 2018 question paper for Medical Sciences Paper II. The exam, conducted by UPSC, tests candidates' knowledge in medical sciences. This paper contains objective-type questions, crucial for aspirants preparing for the CMS exam. Analyzing previous years' papers like this one helps understand the exam pattern, difficulty level, and important topics, thereby enhancing preparation strategy and increasing the chances of success.

Major Topics Covered

  • Health Indicators
  • Screening Tests
  • Predictive Value
  • Growth Charts
  • Malnutrition
  • Epidemiology
  • Epidemic Types
  • Non-randomized Trials
  • Relative Risk
  • Attributable Risk
  • Tuberculosis
  • Public Health

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 2017 Medical Sciences Paper II
  • UPSC CMS 2019 Medical Sciences Paper II
  • UPSC CMS 2018 General Knowledge Paper
  • UPSC CMS 2018 Medical Sciences Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC CMS Medical Sciences Syllabus
  • Combined Medical Services Examination Syllabus
  • UPSC CMS Exam Pattern
  • Combined Medical Services Examination Pattern

Instructions

  • What are the characteristics of ideal health indicators?

Questions (page 2)

Q6. A well of contaminated water resulted in an outbreak of diarrhoea in a community. Which type of epidemic will this exposure present with?

  • (1) Propagated epidemic
  • (2) Common source – continuous exposure
  • (3) Common source – point exposure
  • (a) 1 and 2 only
  • (b) 3 only
  • (c) 1, 2 and 3
  • (d) 2 only

Q7. Which one of the following experiments/ trials is NOT a part of non-randomized trial?

  • (a) Uncontrolled trial
  • (b) Risk factor trial
  • (c) Natural experiment
  • (d) Before and after comparison studies

Q8. What is the relative risk of developing tuberculosis among tobacco users as per the information given below?

  • (table) Tobacco user | Tuberculosis | Total
    Yes | 40 | 80 | 120
    No | 10 | 70 | 80
    Total | 50 | 150 | 200
  • (a) 0.48
  • (b) 1.33
  • (c) 2.67
  • (d) 3.90

Q9. What is the attributable risk of tobacco for developing tuberculosis as per the information given below?

  • (table) Tobacco users | Tuberculosis | Total
    Yes | Present | Absent
    No | 40 | 80 | 120
    Total | 10 | 70 | 80
    | 50 | 150 | 200
  • (a) 50.5%
  • (b) 62.5%
  • (c) 70.6%
  • (d) 80.6%

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Frequently asked questions

What is the exam name for this question paper?

The exam name is Combined Medical Services Examination.

Which year is this question paper from?

This question paper is from the year 2018.

Who conducts the Combined Medical Services Examination?

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

What is the subject of this paper?

The subject of this paper is Medical Sciences Paper II.

What type of questions are included in this paper?

This paper includes objective-type questions.

Can I download the UPSC CMS 2018 Medical Sciences Paper II?

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