UPSC Combined Medical Services (CMS) MCQs - Page 2
Prepare for the UPSC Combined Medical Services (CMS) exam with a targeted collection of multiple-choice questions (MCQs). These MCQs cover critical subjects like General Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Gynecology, and Preventive & Social Medicine, reflecting the actual exam pattern. Practicing these questions will help aspirants enhance their medical knowledge, improve diagnostic skills, and boost their exam performance. Whether you're revising key concepts or assessing your readiness, these CMS MCQs are an invaluable resource for acing the UPSC Combined Medical Services exam and securing a career in India’s prestigious medical services.
Q21. Which electrolyte imbalance causes muscle cramps?
A. Hypokalemia
B. Hypercalcemia
C. Hyponatremia
D. Hypermagnesemia
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Q22. The first aid measure for snake bite is:
A. Apply tourniquet
B. Give water
C. Call poison control and immobilize limb
D. Try to suck poison out
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Q23. Which condition is caused by Vitamin C deficiency?
A. Scurvy
B. Rickets
C. Beriberi
D. Goiter
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Q24. Which part of the brain controls coordination and balance?
A. Cerebrum
B. Cerebellum
C. Medulla
D. Thalamus
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Q25. What is the normal range of adult pulse rate?
A. 40-60 bpm
B. 60-100 bpm
C. 100-120 bpm
D. 120-140 bpm
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Q26. Which organ filters blood to produce urine?
A. Kidneys
B. Liver
C. Heart
D. Lungs
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Q27. Common symptom of asthma is:
A. Shortness of breath
B. Chest pain
C. Headache
D. Muscle pain
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Q28. Basic newborn care includes:
A. Breastfeeding
B. Vaccination
C. Skin care
D. All of the above
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Q29. Which condition involves inflammation of the liver?
A. Hepatitis
B. Nephritis
C. Gastritis
D. Dermatitis
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Q30. Which of these is an inherited blood disorder?
A. Hemophilia
B. Leukemia
C. Anemia
D. Malaria
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Q31. Most common cause of preventable blindness worldwide is:
A. Cataract
B. Glaucoma
C. Diabetic Retinopathy
D. Trachoma
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Q32. Which vitamin deficiency causes night blindness?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin B
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin D
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Q33. What is the treatment for anaphylactic shock?
A. Epinephrine injection
B. Steroids
C. Antibiotics
D. Antihistamines
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Q34. Which of the following is an autoimmune disease?
A. Diabetes Type 2
B. Rheumatoid Arthritis
C. Tuberculosis
D. Asthma
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Q35. Which is the largest gland in the human body?
A. Liver
B. Pancreas
C. Thyroid
D. Pituitary
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Q36. Vitamin B12 deficiency causes:
A. Anaemia
B. Scurvy
C. Rickets
D. Night blindness
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Q37. The chemical messenger that transmits signals across nerve cells is:
A. Dopamine
B. Serotonin
C. Acetylcholine
D. Insulin
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Q38. Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin K
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin D
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Q39. Most common cause of goiter is deficiency of:
A. Iodine
B. Iron
C. Vitamin D
D. Calcium
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Q40. Which of the following is used to diagnose diabetes?
A. X-ray
B. Blood glucose test
C. CT scan
D. MRI
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