apyqace

RGUHS MBBS Forensic Medicine November 2025 (1032 CBME)

1032Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences · Forensic Medicine · 2025 · November · CBME

Questions (30)

  1. 1.Define hanging. Enumerate the types of hanging. Describe the postmortem findings in a typical hanging. Explain the various causes of death in hanging.
    10 Marks
  2. 2.A 35-year-old male was brought to a casualty with a history of consumption of unknown poison. Patient was in semiconscious state with vomitus material on the shirt with kerosene like odour. He had difficulty in breathing with excessive salivation and profuse sweating. On examination, it was observed that pupils were constricted with bradycardia, hypotension, abdominal cramps, wheezing and crepitations on lung auscultation. a) What is the most probable diagnosis in this case? b) Explain the mechanism of action of this poisoning. c) Interpret the clinical findings in this case with reasoning. d) Enumerate the investigations required in this case. e) Create a treatment plan for this case.
    10 Marks
  3. 3.Define exhumation. Enumerate the objectives of exhumation. Describe the procedure of exhumation.
    5 Marks
  4. 4.A 25-year-old female was found dead with burn injuries on the body. During postmortem examination, the flame burns present over the head, face, right and left upper limbs, front of trunk, front of right and left lower limbs. Margins of burnt area show Erythematous changes. Blisters present over the body at places. Soot particles present in the trachea and bronchioles. a. Calculate the total percentage of burns in this case. Give reasons. b. Opine the cause of death in this case with reasons. c. Are the burn injuries in this case antemortem postmortem in nature? Justify your answer.
    5 Marks
  5. 5.Define Dactylography. Describe the types and medicolegal importance of Dactylography.
    5 Marks
  6. 6.Define battered baby syndrome. Describe the clinical findings in battered baby syndrome.
    5 Marks
  7. 7.Describe the entry wound from a rifled firearm at various ranges.
    5 Marks
  8. 8.Define euthanasia. Describe various types of euthanasia. Discuss the legal status of euthanasia in India.
    5 Marks
  9. 9.Discuss the clinical and laboratory findings in Plumbism.
    5 Marks
  10. 10.Describe the mechanism of action and clinical features of carbon monoxide poisoning.
    5 Marks
  11. 11.Differentiate between dying declaration and dying deposition.
    3 Marks
  12. 12.Define adipocere. Discuss its medicolegal importance.
    3 Marks
  13. 13.Describe the characteristic features and medicolegal importance of fabricated wound.
    3 Marks
  14. 14.Explain any three Grievous hurts as per Section 320 IPC.
    3 Marks
  15. 15.Discuss on coup and contre-coup injury to head.
    3 Marks
  16. 16.Explain any three acts of a doctor that amounts to infamous conduct.
    3 Marks
  17. 17.Mention any three primary principles of bioethics.
    3 Marks
  18. 18.Define consent. Describe the different types of consent.
    3 Marks
  19. 19.Describe any three impulsive disorders with examples.
    3 Marks
  20. 20.Enumerate the types of snake venom. Name any one snake under each type.
    3 Marks
  21. 21.Following statements regarding dying declaration are true, EXCEPT: A. It should be in dying person’s own words. B. While recording it, Oath has to be administered. C. It is not valid in the court, if the dying person survives. D. Before recording, doctor must certify that victim is in compos mentis
    1 Mark
  22. 22.In Institutional deaths, the medical certification of cause of death needs to be certified using which of the following forms? A. Form No. 3 B. Form No. 3(A) C. Form No. 4 D. Form No. 4(A)
    1 Mark
  23. 23.The term ‘Burking’ refers to combination of: A. Smothering and choking B. Smothering and gagging C. Smothering and throttling D. Smothering and traumatic asphyxia
    1 Mark
  24. 24.In Breslau’s second life test, the organ studied is: A. Heart B. Lung C. Stomach D. Spleen
    1 Mark
  25. 25.Which one of the following features is NOT seen in vaginismus? A. Spasm of levator ani B. Spasmodic contraction of adductor muscles of thigh C. Spasmodic contraction of erector spinae D. Spasmodic contraction of quadriceps femoris
    1 Mark
  26. 26.Which of the following is NOT an ingredient of medical negligence? A. Duty owed to the patient B. Dereliction of duty C. Damage to the patient D. Error of judgment in diagnosis
    1 Mark
  27. 27.The IPC section that deals with the criminal responsibility of a person of unsound mind is: A. Section 82 B. Section 84 C. Section 87 D. Section 90
    1 Mark
  28. 28.The mutual transfer of material evidence between two objects on coming into contact is known as: A. Jefferey’s principle of exchange B. Locard’s principle of exchange C. Henry’s principle of exchange D. Puppe’s principle of exchange
    1 Mark
  29. 29.All of the following are chelating agents, EXCEPT: A. BAL B. EDTA C. Potassium permanganate D. Desferroxamine
    1 Mark
  30. 30.Monks hood’ is the common name for: A. Digitalis B. Oleander C. Colchicum D. Aconite
    1 Mark

More from Forensic Medicine

Forensic Medicine question papers & analysis

Previous-year question paper.More papers →Report an issue
Question content is not available for printing. View it at pyqace.com