Kerala University of Health Sciences Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of SurgeryForensic Medicine Previous Year Question Papers
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Two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answers as per the options provided:
A: Diatom test is the screening test for antemortem drowning R: Sulphuric acid is used in the Diatom test a) Both A and R are true, R is the correct explanation of A c) A is true, but R is false b) Both A and R are true, R is not the correct explanation of A d) A is false, but R is true
A: Battles sign is retro auricular ecchymosis R: It is due to bruising of the mastoid process in the middle cranial fossa fracture a) Both A and R are true, R is the correct explanation of A c) A is true, but R is false b) Both A and R are true, R is not the correct explanation of A d) A is false, but R is true
A: Heat haematoma resembles traumatic subdural haematoma R: Heat hematoma occurs when the cranium is exposed to tremendous heat. a) Both A and R are true, R is the correct explanation of A c) A is true, but R is false b) Both A and R are true, R is not the correct explanation of A d) A is false, but R is true
A: Basophilic stippling is seen in Plumbism R: Basophilic stippling is seen in Basophils a) Both A and R are true, R is the correct explanation of A c) A is true, but R is false b) Both A and R are true, R is not the correct explanation of A d) A is false, but R is true
A: Pralidoxime is the antidote for organophosphorus poisoning R: Pralidoxime is a cholinesterase reactivator a) Both A and R are true, R is the correct explanation of A c) A is true, but R is false b) Both A and R are true, R is not the correct explanation of A d) A is false, but R is true
Multiple-response type questions. Read the statements & mark the correct answers appropriately.
Which of the statements are true about Carbon Monoxide 1. It is an odorless, colorless, non-irritating gas 2. It is heavier than air 3. It has 250 times greater affinity to Haemoglobin than oxygen 4. Its poisoning causes Cherry red colored Postmortem Lividity a) 1, 2 and 3 are correct c) 1, 2 and 4 are correct b) 1, 3 and 4 are correct d) 2 and 3 are correct
Exhumation 1. Body can be exhumed only on written order from Magistrate 2. There is no time limit for exhumation in India 3. Exhumation is usually started in the early morning hours 4. Exhumation is exempted for certain religions a) 1, 2 and 3 are correct c) 1, 2 and 4 are correct b) 1, 3 and 4 are correct d) 2 and 3 are correct
Which amongst the following are true about Abrasion 1. Superficial denudation of the tissues is called abrasion 2. Abrasion on the cornea can produce corneal opacity and can restrict vision permanently 3. Abrasion heals by scarring 4. Abrasion takes a month for complete healing a) 1, 2 and 3 are correct c) 2 and 3 are correct b) 1, 3 and 4 are correct d) 1 and 2 are correct
Juvenile Justice Act 2015 1. Maximum punishment under the act is life imprisonment 2. Every district has at least one Juvenile Justice board 3. Judicial Magistrate First Class heads Juvenile Justice Board 4. The Act defines Children as under the age of 14 years a) 1, 2 and 3 are correct c) 1, 2 and 4 are correct b) 1, 3 and 4 are correct d) 2 and 3 are correct
Which of the following statements are true about the conduct money 1. It is money paid to the witness to cover travel expenses 2. It is given only in civil cases 3. If the witness feels money is inadequate, he can ask the court 4. It is given only in sessions court and its higher courts a) 1, 2 and 3 are correct c) 1, 2 and 4 are correct b) 1, 3 and 4 are correct d) 2 and 3 are correct
single-response type questions
Confirmatory test for blood stain is a) Locard's test c) Leucomalachite Green Test b) Kastle-Meyer Test d) Takayama test
The paraphilia associated with sexual gratification by rubbing or pressing the genitals on the body of a female, often in crowded public spaces like buses, trains or subways a) Voyeurism b) Fetishism c) Stalking d) Frotteurism
Harvard’s criteria is related to: a) Rate of cooling of body in temperate climate c) Criteria for evaluating head injury in Harvard b) Formula for calculating the time since Death d) Diagnosis of Brainstem death
Specific Antidote for Paracetamol poisoning is: a) Physostigmine b) N-acetyl cysteine c) Oximes d) Amyl nitrite
Document compelling attendance of a witness in a court of law under penalty is a) Habeas Corpus b) Inquest c) Parole d) Subpoena
Hesitation cuts
Super Imposition Technique
Contre-coup injury
In a case of death following laparotomy, at autopsy it is noted that there was a gauze piece in the abdomen. a) Explain the principle in the above case. b) Enumerate the differences between criminal and civil medical negligences c) Describe the defence available for the doctor against medical negligence. d) Add a note on professional indemnity insurance.
A 26-year-old woman following an altercation with her husband regarding dowry allegedly locked herself up in a room, poured kerosene over herself and set herself on fire. Her parents allege that she was strangulated by her husband and then her body was set on fire by the in laws. Her body was found by the police. At autopsy, the body had dermo-epidermal burns all over the body. The joints of the upper limbs and lower limbs were flexed. On dissection, trachea had soot particles and mucosa was red and inflamed. a) Is this a case of ante-mortem or post-mortem burns. Justify your answer. b) Classify burns according to Wilson. c) Which feature in this case denotes ‘pugilistic attitude’. What is the mechanism. d) How do you calculate the percentage of burns. Explain with a labelled diagram.
A 45-year-old male was found hanging in his room from the ceiling fan. The ligature material used was a cotton saree and the knot was present over the right side of the neck. Tongue was protruding and dried salivary stains were present over the left angle of the mouth and over the front of chest on the left side. On examination, purplish blue discoloration was present over the lower limbs and fixed. Rigor mortis was present only in the lower limbs. On internal examination, hyoid bone and thyroid cartilage were intact. a) Is this a case of ante-mortem/ post-mortem hanging. Justify your answer. b) What post-mortem change does ‘purplish blue discoloration’ signify. Explain its mechanism. Comment on its pattern in this case. c) What do you mean by bloodless dissection of the neck. d) Calculate the time since death in this case and justify your answer. e) Write a note on hyoid bone fractures.
An adult male had anal intercourse with a 15-year-old boy without the boy's consent. The boy complained to his parents, resulting in a police complaint. On examination by a Forensic doctor after five hours of incidence, smears of lubricant and loose foreign pubic hairs with intact hair follicles were present around the anal orifice. Perianal abrasions and perianal bruising were noted. Whitish fluid was noted in the anal orifice, which was collected and sent to Forensic Science Laboratory.
The maximum punishment for anal intercourse under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act is a) Seven years of rigorous imprisonment b) Imprisonment for 10 years which may extend for the remainder of natural life and fine c) Imprisonment for 20 years which may extend for the remainder of natural life and fine d) Rigorous imprisonment for 20 years which may extend to a life sentance and fine or death sentance
The type of offence described here is a) Buggery b) Sodomy c) Fellatio d) Cunnilingus
Buggery is a) Anal intercourse between man and woman c) Sexual pleasure by self stimulation b) Anal intercourse between man and animal d) Sexual intercourse with dead body
The whitish fluid can be screened for Semen by the following test a) Phenolphthalein test b) Benzidine c) Acid phosphatase d) Luminol test
The alleged accused shall be booked under a) Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act b) Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences Act c) Protection of Child from Sexual Offences Act d) Prevention of Child from Sexual Offences Act