NEET-PG 2015 - Forensic Medicine PYQs Practice Questions

Q: Which of the following does not refer to a cannabis preparation?

Afeem. ***Afeem*** - **Afeem** is a preparation of **opium**, which is derived from the **opium poppy** (Papaver somniferum), not cannabis. - Opium contains **opiates** like morphine and codeine, which have different psychoactive and pharmacological effects than cannabis. *Charas* - **Charas** is a form of **hashish** made from the resin of the cannabis plant, primarily from Indian cannabis strains. - It involves hand-rubbing the live plant to collect the resin, which is then rolled into balls or sticks. *Reefer* - **Reefer** is a slang term for a **marijuana cigarette** or a **joint**. - It refers to dried cannabis flowers rolled in paper for smoking. *Sinsemilla* - **Sinsemilla** refers to **unpollinated female cannabis plants** that produce a higher concentration of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). - The term literally means "without seeds" (from Spanish "sin semilla") and is prized for its potency. [Practice more Forensic Medicine PYQs on OnCourse]

Q: In the context of Indian law, what is the legal classification of the first offense of stalking?

Cognizable and bailable under Indian law. ***Cognizable and bailable under Indian law*** - Under Section 354D of the **Indian Penal Code (IPC)**, the **first offense** of stalking is classified as **cognizable and bailable**. - **Cognizable** means a police officer can arrest the accused without a warrant and begin investigation without magistrate's permission. - **Bailable** means the accused has an automatic right to be released on bail. - First offense carries punishment of imprisonment up to **3 years** and fine. - **Note:** Subsequent offenses become **non-bailable** with imprisonment up to 5 years. *Non-cognizable and bailable under Indian law* - This is incorrect as the first offense of stalking is **cognizable**, not non-cognizable. - If it were non-cognizable, police would require a **magistrate's order** to investigate and arrest. *Non-cognizable and non-bailable under Indian law* - Both classifications are incorrect for the first offense. - The first offense of stalking is **cognizable and bailable**, not non-cognizable and non-bailable. *Cognizable and non-bailable under Indian law* - While correctly identifying the cognizable nature, this incorrectly classifies the first offense as non-bailable. - **Non-bailable** classification applies only to **subsequent offenses** of stalking under Section 354D IPC. - For first offense, bail is a matter of right, not court discretion. [Practice more Forensic Medicine PYQs on OnCourse]

Q: Tache noire de la sclera is a postmortem finding related to which of the following?

The eye. ***The eye*** - **Tache noire de la sclera** is a postmortem phenomenon characterized by a **black spot on the sclera**, resulting from the drying out of the globe after death. - This finding is important in **forensic pathology** as it can help in estimating the postmortem interval if the eyes are open. *Muscle tissue* - Postmortem changes in muscle tissue include **rigor mortis** (stiffening of muscles) and **livor mortis** (discoloration of skin due to blood pooling), neither of which are described as "tache noire de la sclera." - These changes relate to muscle biochemistry and gravity, not specific changes to the sclera. *Hair follicles* - Hair follicles are not associated with "tache noire de la sclera." Postmortem changes related to hair would involve **hair growth assessment** or decomposition changes affecting the scalp. - The phenomenon described is specific to ocular structures. *Skin* - While skin shows prominent postmortem changes such as **livor mortis**, **marbling**, and **decomposition**, these are distinct from tache noire de la sclera. - Tache noire specifically refers to the **drying and darkening of the exposed sclera**, not cutaneous changes. [Practice more Forensic Medicine PYQs on OnCourse]

Q: What is the time interval between somatic and molecular death?

1 - 2 hrs. ***1 - 2 hrs*** - The interval between **somatic death** (cessation of heart and respiration) and **molecular death** (death of individual cells) is typically 1 to 2 hours. - This time allows for the depletion of cellular energy reserves and the onset of irreversible cellular damage after the body's major systems have ceased functioning. *5-10 min* - This short interval is generally associated with the **depletion of oxygen** supply to the brain, leading to irreversible neurological damage, but not complete molecular death of all body cells. - Brain cells are highly sensitive to hypoxia and begin to die within minutes, but other body cells have varying tolerances. *10-30 min* - While some highly sensitive cells (like neurons) may experience **irreversible damage** or death within this timeframe, it is not long enough for the generalized molecular death of all body cells. - Organs like the heart or skeletal muscles can retain viability for longer periods post-somatic death due to anaerobic metabolism. *30 -1hr* - This is closer to the true interval for widespread molecular death but often still underestimates the time it takes for less metabolically active cells to fully succumb. - Some cellular processes can continue for up to an hour, but complete **irreversible cellular breakdown** across all tissues usually takes longer. [Practice more Forensic Medicine PYQs on OnCourse]

Q: For autopsy, stomach is opened through -

Greater curvature. ***Greater curvature*** - Opening the stomach along the **greater curvature** allows for a complete and unobstructed view of the entire gastric mucosa. - This approach minimizes damage to the medically significant **lesser curvature**, which is important for identifying conditions like ulcers or tumors that often occur in that region. *Lesser sac* - The **lesser sac** is a peritoneal cavity space behind the stomach, not an anatomical part of the stomach itself to be opened. - Accessing the stomach via the lesser sac is not a surgical approach for opening the gastric lumen. *Greater sac* - The **greater sac** is the main peritoneal cavity, referring to the general abdominal space, not a specific part of the stomach wall. - This option describes a general anatomical area rather than a specific incision line for the stomach. *Lesser curvature* - Opening the stomach along the **lesser curvature** is generally avoided in autopsy. - This area is prone to various pathologies like ulcers and gastric cancer, and incising it would disrupt potential diagnostic findings. [Practice more Forensic Medicine PYQs on OnCourse]

Question 1

Which of the following does not refer to a cannabis preparation?

Accepted Answer

Afeem

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Charas

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Reefer

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Sinsemilla

Question 2

In the context of Indian law, what is the legal classification of the first offense of stalking?

Accepted Answer

Cognizable and bailable under Indian law

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Non-cognizable and bailable under Indian law

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Non-cognizable and non-bailable under Indian law

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Cognizable and non-bailable under Indian law

Question 3

Tache noire de la sclera is a postmortem finding related to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The eye

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Muscle tissue

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Hair follicles

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Skin

Question 4

What is the time interval between somatic and molecular death?

Accepted Answer

1 - 2 hrs

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5-10 min

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10-30 min

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30 - 1 hr

Question 5

For autopsy, stomach is opened through -

Accepted Answer

Greater curvature

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Lesser sac

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Greater sac

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Lesser curvature

Question 6

Which type of inquest is not conducted in India?

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Coroner's inquest

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Police inquest

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Magistrate inquest

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None of the options

Question 7

What does Section 191 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) pertain to?

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Giving false evidence

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Medical negligence

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Assault punishment

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Hostile witness

Question 8

IPC 201 deals with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Embalming a body before an autopsy

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Providing false information to the police

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Causing grievous hurt to another person

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Kidnapping a person

Question 9

What type of evidence is a dying declaration?

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Oral evidence

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Documentary evidence

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Hearsay evidence

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Circumstantial evidence

Question 10

Which of the following statements best describes a key characteristic of fingerprint development?

Accepted Answer

Fingerprints are fully formed before birth.

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DNA analysis is the most specific method of identification.

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The most common type of fingerprint is loops.

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None of the options are true.

NEET-PG 2015 — Forensic Medicine