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A microbiologist working with mycobacteria notes moist, smooth, flat, white colonies growing on Lowenstein-Jensen media. Which species of mycobacteria is she likely studying?

The most common type of brain tumours associated with neurofibromatosis type 1 brain tumour syndrome is

A patient, who is 2 months pregnant reports to a hospital with complaints of increased vaginal bleeding and pain in lower abdomen. Internal examination reveals dilated internal os of cervix and products of conception are felt through it. What is her likely clinical diagnosis?

The method of combined disposal of refuse and night soil is known as

In countries with low levels of measles transmission, what should be the appropriate age for starting immunization with measles-containing vaccine (MCV)?

A 75-year-old man presented with temporal headache, jaw pain, exacerbated by chewing and talking. Which one of the following investigations will most likely help in diagnosis ?

A 70-year-old man with dyspnoea on exertion has been found to have a single second heart sound and a loud diamond-shaped, rough quality systolic murmur best heard at the right 2nd intercostal space, radiating to the right carotid artery. Which one of the following is the likely diagnosis?

Which of the following are correct regarding activities under the Weekly Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation (WIFS) programme ?

1. Administration of supervised weekly iron-folic acid supplements of 100 mg elemental iron and 500 gg folic acid
2. Administration of supervised weekly iron-folic acid supplements of 60 mg elemental iron and 0.5 mg folic acid
3. Biannual de-worming with albenzadole
4. Annual de-worming with albendazole

Which of the following are risk factors for the development of pancreatic cancer?

1. Cigarette smoking
2. Diabetes mellitus
3. Caucasian ethnicity
4. Male gender

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Which of the following of umbilical hernia in

1. Patients arc conunonly with a thinned ottcnuotcd midline raphe.
2. Most patients complain of pain due to tissue tension.
3. Men are affcctcd more commonly than women.
4. Hernia repair can be done by the technique described by Mayo.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Consider the following statements:
Statement I:

• Waist circumference and waist to hip-ratio are more powerful predictors of subsequent risk of type 2 diabetes than Body Mass Index (BMI).

• Central obesity is an important determinant of insulin resistance, the undergoing abnormality in most cases of type 2 diabetes.

1. Raised ICP
2. Seizures
3. Focal deficit
4. Headache

A midline neck swelling just below the hyoid bone and managed by Sistrunk's operation leads to postoperative need for thyroxine replacement. The most likely diagnosis is

A 25-year-old newly married female on liver enzyme inducers is requesting contraceptive advice in family planning clinic. Which of the following would be the most reliable method of contraception for her?

A 52-year-old female complains of increasing pain in the right shoulder. She is also finding it increasingly difficult to do overhead abduction of the affected joint. She had been diagnosed as a diabetic 20 years back and is on treatment since then. What is the most likely cause of her clinical condition?

A 2-year-old child with a history of fall 1 year back with parietal bone fracture, has now presented with a painful and growing parietal swelling. What is the likely diagnosis?

Which of the following features are regarding onset of true labour? 

1. Regular uterine contractions
2. Progressive cervical dilation and effacement
3. Presence of show
4. Labour and delivery are synonymous

Onset of labour is initiated by which of the following?

1. Uterine distension
2. Increased CRH and ACTH from foetal hypothalamic-pituitaryadrenal axis
3. Increased level of progesterone immediately before labour
4. Increased synthesis of myometrial receptors for oxytocin due to effect of oestrogen

A 40-year-old smoker presents with soreness of tongue since last 2 months. On examination, it is found that the oral hygiene is poor and there is a white plaque over the lateral border of the tongue. What is the next step in the management of this patient?

Consider the following statements about working of septic tanks:

1. They are recommended for large communities, rather than small communities.
2. There should be no air space between the level of liquid in the tank and the undersurface of the cover.
3. Liquid effluent from the outlet pipe is free from all pathogens.

Which of the following operative procedures is/ are conformity for the diagnosis of bicornuate uterus?

Which one of the following drugs is most effective in the treatment of gestational trophoblastic neoplasia?

Which of the following are useful investigations for diagnosis of unresponsive endometrium as a cause of primary amenorrhoea?

1. Karyotype
2. Progesterone challenge test
3. Hormonal studies
4. Hysterosalpingography

The best measure of organ perfusion and the best monitor of adequacy of shock therapy is

Consider the following statements about Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD).

1. It is transmitted by ticks.
2. It was originally called 'pig disease' because of the association with dead pigs.
3. It was first recognized in Karnataka State.

Which of the following are metabolic causes of splenic enlargement?

The Rai staging system and Binet staging system are the two widely used staging systems used for staging which of the following hematological malignancies ?

Consider the following statements with regard to selection of Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) under NRHM:

1. ASHA must be a woman preferably in the age group of 18 to 25 years.
2. ASHA must have had formal education up to at least class ten.
3. ASHA must be a resident of the village.
4. ASHA may be a married, widowed or divorced woman.