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
A 32-year-old man found dead laying face down in his apartment. There was a blood stained knife, half empty vine bottle with finger prints in the room. Postmortem revealed incised wounds on right palm and incised penetrating wounds to heart and spleen. Rigor mortis was fully established and retained all over the body. Postmortem staining seen on back
The following measurements helps to identify whether the same weapon in the scene caused the stab wound a) Width of the blade and width of the wound c) Length of the blade and length of the wound b) Width of the blade and length of the wound d) Length of the blade and width of the wound
The postmortem staining in this case indicates, a) Exact manner of death c) Cause of death b) Underlying medical condition d) Body was moved after death
The incised wound has following features a) Tissue bridges in the subcutaneous tissue c) Clean margins b) Crushing of hair bulbes d) Depth is more than length
The time since death could be within ---------- hours of postmortem examination a) 1 to 4 b) 6 to 18 c) 18 to 24 d) 24 to 48
Which evidence suggests the manner of death in this case a) Injuries on right palm c) Blood stained knife with finger prints b) Presence of alcohol d) Presence of stab wound to heart
The dead body of a male recovered from a lake was brought for autopsy with alleged history of drowning. a) Define and mention types drowning. b) Write the probable causes of death in a case of Drowning. c) Enumerate the post mortem findings in a case of Drowning. d) Add a note on Cadaveric Spasm.
The charred body of a female was recovered from a house with alleged history of sustaining burns in a case of stove explosion. a) Describe the post mortem findings in the case of ante mortem burns. b) How to differentiate ante mortem & post Mortem burns. c) List the probable causes of death in a case of burns. d) Add a note on death due to lightning.
A 17-year-old was brought to the emergency in a semi-conscious state, after he had consumed an insecticide ‘MALATHION’. Blue-green stains were present on the front of his shirt. Kerosene like odour could be perceived around him. He was declared dead half an hour later, after he failed to respond to the resuscitative measures. a) What kind of compound is malathion. What are the signs and symptoms of malathion poisoning".. b) How do you manage and treat this case. c) What are the samples to be collected for chemical analysis before death and at autopsy. Mention the preservatives used. d) What is the medico legal importance
A 68-year-old man working in the paddy fields was suddenly bitten by a snake on his right ankle. The villagers tried to catch the snake, but were unsuccessful. By the time they reached the hospital, the snakebite site was oozing frank blood. Right ankle, right leg and right knee was swollen and discoloured. In the hospital, he developed haemoptysis and started bleeding from his gums. He was declared dead after sometime. a) Identify the snake and justify your answer. b) What are the investigations to be done in a case of snake bite and what is the treatment. c) Mention the different kinds of poisonous snakes commonly found in India, their toxins and symptomology.
The dead body of a male was brought for autopsy with history of alleged consumption of poison at an agricultural land. He was a farmer by profession and after dissection the stomach was having a smell of kerosene a) Identify the probable poison. b) Describe its mechanism of action. c) Enumerate clinical features, diagnosis and treatment of the above poison. d) Explain the post-mortem findings and its medico legal importance.
Describe the unnatural sexual offences. Write briefly on sexual perversions.
Criminal responsibility of a mentally ill person.
What is Gustafson’s method of age determination. How do you calculate age using it.
Define Hanging. Describe post-mortem findings and mechanisms of death in typical hanging