NEET-PG 2013 Practice Questions

Q: Virchow method of organ removal is:

Organs removed one by one. ***Organs removed one by one*** - The **Virchow method** is characterized by the sequential removal of **individual organs** through a systematic dissection. - This technique allows for detailed inspection and measurement of each organ independently, which can be useful for identifying specific pathologies confined to single structures. *In situ dissection* - This method involves dissecting and examining organs **within the body cavity before removal**, which is not the primary characteristic of the Virchow method. - While some dissection occurs *in situ*, the essential principle of Virchow's method is the **separate extraction** of organs. *Organs removed en masse* - This describes the **Ghon method**, where organs are removed in three blocks (thoracic, abdominal-gastrointestinal, and genitourinary) and then dissected. - This method aims to preserve anatomical relationships between organs, which contrasts with the single-organ focus of the Virchow method. *Organs removed en bloc* - This term generally refers to removing organs in **several blocks or groups** (similar to the Ghon method), maintaining some anatomical connections. - It does not involve the individual removal of each organ, which is the defining feature of the Virchow technique.

Q: Quod hanc means:

Impotent towards a particular woman. ***Impotent towards a particular woman*** - The Latin phrase "**Quod hanc**" translates to "towards this woman." - In a medical or medico-legal context, particularly when discussing impotence or fertility, it refers to a situation where a man is **impotent only in relation to a specific woman** or partner, but not with others. [1] *Impotent due to psychological factors* - While psychological factors can cause situational impotence, "Quod hanc" specifically describes an impotence directed **"towards this woman,"** rather than broadly psychological. - This option is broader than the precise meaning of the Latin phrase, which highlights the **specificity of the partner**. *Impotent due to physical factors* - "Quod hanc" has no direct implication about the underlying cause being physical; it solely points to the **target of the impotence**. - Physical impotence would generally mean an inability to achieve erection with **any partner**, which contradicts the specific nature implied by "hanc." *Impotent in specific situations* - This is a general term for **situational impotence**, which could include performance anxiety or stress. [1] - "Quod hanc" is a **more specific sub-category** of situational impotence, precisely indicating that the impotence is directed at "this woman."

Q: Cognizable offence comes under which section of CrPC? (NEET 13)

2 (c). ***Option 2 (c)*** - Section **2(c)** of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) defines a **cognizable offense**. - A cognizable offense is one in which a police officer may **arrest without a warrant** and commence investigation without the permission of a magistrate. *Option 1 (a)* - This section reference is incorrect as there is no relevant definition under **Section 1(a)** that pertains to cognizable offenses. - Section 1 of CrPC deals with the **short title, extent, and commencement** of the code, not definitions. *Option 2 (b)* - Section **2(b)** of the CrPC defines "**charge**." - A charge includes any **head of a charge** when the charge contains more than one head. *Option 2 (1)* - This section reference is not a standard way of citing definitions within the CrPC (should be lowercase alphabet). - Even if interpreted as **Section 2(l)**, it defines **"non-cognizable offense"**, which is the opposite of what the question asks.

Q: Police inquest is most straightforward in:

Suicidal death. ***Suicidal death*** - Suicidal deaths with clear evidence (suicide note, history of depression, consistent physical findings) are typically the **most straightforward** for police inquest among unnatural deaths. - The investigation primarily focuses on **confirming self-infliction** and ruling out foul play, which is relatively simple when circumstances are clear and consistent. - Unlike homicide, there is **no perpetrator to identify**, and unlike dowry death, there are no complex familial or legal entanglements to investigate. - The inquest becomes straightforward when evidence is consistent: method matches injuries, suicide note is present, and witness statements corroborate suicidal intent. *Death by animals* - Death by animal attacks involves **complex liability investigations** including determining provocation, owner negligence, and whether proper safety measures were in place. - Requires investigation into whether the animal was **improperly restrained**, whether the victim provoked the attack, and potential criminal/civil liability of the owner. - Scene reconstruction and expert veterinary input may be needed, making it more complex than straightforward suicide cases. *Homicidal death* - Homicidal deaths involve **intentional killing by another person**, requiring extensive investigation into motive, suspects, weapon identification, and evidence collection. - These are the **most complex inquests**, involving forensic analysis, witness interviews, crime scene reconstruction, and protracted legal proceedings. *Dowry death* - Dowry deaths under Section 304B IPC are **highly complex**, involving investigation of harassment, dowry demands, and family dynamics over an extended period. - Requires proving that death occurred within **7 years of marriage** and was connected to dowry demands, often involving multiple suspects and sensitive family investigations.

Q: Datura poisoning is characterized by:

Dilated pupil. ***Dilated pupil*** - **Datura poisoning** is characterized by **anticholinergic symptoms**, including **mydriasis** (dilated pupils) due to the blockade of muscarinic receptors in the iris. - The classic mnemonic "hot as a hare, blind as a bat, dry as a bone, red as a beet, mad as a hatter" highlights the systemic effects, with "blind as a bat" specifically referring to **dilated pupils** and blurred vision. *Pinpoint pupil* - **Pinpoint pupils** (miosis) are typically associated with **opioid toxicity** or **cholinergic poisoning**, which are opposite to the effects of datura. - Datura acts as an **antimuscarinic agent**, preventing acetylcholine from constricting the pupil. *Dilated salivary gland* - **Datura poisoning** causes **dry mouth** due to the inhibition of salivary gland secretions, as it blocks muscarinic receptors responsible for glandular activity. - Therefore, a **dilated salivary gland** (implying increased activity or size) is not a characteristic feature; rather, there is a significant reduction in salivation. *Decreased temperature* - **Datura poisoning** typically leads to **hyperthermia** (increased body temperature) due to the inhibition of sweating, which impairs the body's ability to dissipate heat. - **Decreased temperature** would be an atypical finding and is more commonly seen in conditions like hypothermia or specific intoxications that depress thermoregulation.

Q: An incised-looking laceration is seen in all except:

Chest. ***Chest*** - The skin and subcutaneous tissue over the chest are generally **pliable and abundant**, allowing tissues to stretch and tear irregularly rather than creating a clean, incised-looking wound. - Due to the **underlying musculature and lack of prominent bony structures** just beneath the skin, impacts tend to cause contusions, irregular lacerations, or deeper tissue damage rather than sharp, distinct cuts. *Shin* - The shin has minimal subcutaneous tissue and skin that is **tightly bound over the tibia**, a prominent bony structure. - Impacts here often cause the skin to be compressed against the bone, leading to a **clean, sharp tear that mimics an incised wound**. *Zygomatic bone* - The skin over the zygomatic bone (cheekbone) is **thin and adheres closely to the underlying bone**. - Trauma to this area can result in a **linear, incised-appearing laceration** due to the skin being split against the rigid bony surface. *Iliac crest* - Similar to the shin and zygomatic bone, the iliac crest is a **superficial bony prominence with thin skin and limited subcutaneous tissue**. - A blunt force impact can cause the skin to **split cleanly over the bone**, creating an incised-looking laceration.

Q: Causing miscarriage is punishable under which IPC:

Sec 312 IPC. ***Sec 312 IPC*** - This section of the Indian Penal Code specifically deals with **causing miscarriage** and outlines the penalties for such acts. - It differentiates between miscarriage caused with or without the **woman's consent**, and also considers if the act is performed in **good faith** to save the woman's life. *Sec 320 IPC* - This section defines "grievous hurt," which includes severe injuries leading to permanent disability or life-threatening conditions. - While miscarriage can be a severe outcome, **Sec 320** focuses on the nature of the injury to the person rather than the specific act of causing miscarriage. *Sec 311 IPC* - This section pertains to **causing miscarriage of a child quick with child** without the consent of the woman and without good faith to save her life. - It carries a harsher punishment than Sec 312 because it involves a fetus that is considered more developed and near viability. *Sec 314 IPC* - This section deals with the **death caused by an act done with intent to cause miscarriage**. - It applies when a person commits an act to cause miscarriage, and as a result, the woman dies, even if the intent was not to cause her death.

Q: All of the following are true about phobias, except:

Generalized anxiety. ***Generalized anxiety*** - Phobias are characterized by intense fear of a **specific object or situation**, not diffuse, generalized anxiety. - While phobias can lead to anxiety, it is tightly linked to the **phobic stimulus** rather than being free-floating and generalized. *Avoiding particular situation* - **Avoidance behavior** is a hallmark symptom of phobias, as individuals try to steer clear of the feared object or situation. - This avoidance helps reduce immediate anxiety but reinforces the phobia in the long term. *Fear and anxiety of specific thing* - The core feature of a phobia is an intense and **unreasonable fear or anxiety** triggered by a specific object, situation, or stimulus. - This fear is disproportionate to the actual danger posed by the feared entity. *Insight is present* - Individuals with phobias generally **recognize that their fear is excessive** or unreasonable, even if they cannot control it. - This insight distinguishes phobias from psychotic disorders where an individual may not recognize the irrationality of their fears.

Q: Kleine-Levin syndrome is associated with:

Hypersomnia. ***Hypersomnia*** - **Kleine-Levin syndrome** is characterized by recurrent episodes of **hypersomnia**, meaning excessive sleepiness. - Patients can sleep for 16 to 20 hours a day during these episodes, which may last for days or weeks. *Depression* - While mood disturbances can occur, **Kleine-Levin syndrome** primarily involves sleep and behavioral changes, not core symptoms of **depression**. - **Depression** is typically characterized by persistent low mood, anhedonia, and other symptoms, rather than episodic hypersomnia alone. *Anxiety* - **Anxiety** is not a primary symptom or defining characteristic of **Kleine-Levin syndrome**. - Patients may experience frustration or irritability due to their condition, but generalized anxiety is not a core feature. *Chronic insomnia* - **Chronic insomnia**, which is difficulty falling or staying asleep, is actually the opposite of the key symptom in **Kleine-Levin syndrome**. - The hallmark of Kleine-Levin syndrome is **excessive sleepiness (hypersomnia)**, not difficulty sleeping.

Question 1

Virchow method of organ removal is:

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Organs removed one by one

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In situ dissection

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Organs removed en masse

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Organs removed en bloc

Question 2

Quod hanc means:

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Impotent towards a particular woman

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Impotent due to psychological factors

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Impotent due to physical factors

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Impotent in specific situations

Question 3

What is the most reliable method to determine the time of death within the first 24 hours after death?

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Algor mortis using rectal temperature with standard nomograms

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Livor mortis is fixed and cannot be displaced after 8-12 hours

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Rigor mortis appears first in smaller muscles and progresses to larger muscles

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Putrefaction begins immediately after death in all environmental conditions

Question 4

Cognizable offence comes under which section of CrPC? (NEET 13)

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2 (c)

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1 (a)

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2 (b)

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2 (1)

Question 5

Police inquest is most straightforward in:

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Suicidal death

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Death by animals

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Homicidal death

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Dowry death

Question 6

Datura poisoning is characterized by:

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Dilated pupil

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Pinpoint pupil

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Dilated salivary gland

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Decreased temperature

Question 7

An incised-looking laceration is seen in all except:

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Chest

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Shin

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Zygomatic bone

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Iliac crest

Question 8

Causing miscarriage is punishable under which IPC:

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Sec 312 IPC

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Sec 320 IPC

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Sec 311 IPC

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Sec 314 IPC

Question 9

All of the following are true about phobias, except:

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Generalized anxiety

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Avoiding particular situation

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Fear and anxiety of specific thing

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Insight is present

Question 10

Kleine-Levin syndrome is associated with:

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Hypersomnia

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Depression

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Anxiety

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Chronic insomnia

NEET-PG 2013

Forensic Medicine

Psychiatry