UPSC Homeopathy Examination 2006 question paper

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1.In case of homeopathic aggravation, we should

• (a) Antidote the medicine
• (b) Wait and watch
• (c) Prescribe complementary medicine
• (d) Repeat the medicine in lower potency

2.In case of intermittent fever, where the pyrexia stage is very short, the medicine should be administered during

• (a) Lucid interval
• (b) Sweat stage
• (c) Declining period of the paroxysms
• (d) Heat stage

3. Consider the following

• 1. Protein urea
• 2. Hypoproteinaemia
• 3. Gerieralised edema

    Nephrotic syndrome is characterised by which of the above ?

• (a) 1 and 2 only
• (b) 2 and 3 only
• (c) I ar 3 only
• (d) 1, 2 and 3

4. Alternating diseases belong to the domain of:

• (a) Psora
• (b) Sycosis
• (c) Chronic diseases
• (d) Sycosis, Syphilis

5. Consider the following

• 1. Wilson’s disease –
• 2. Diabetes mellitus
• 3. Whipple’s disease
• 4. Retinitis pigmentosa

Chromosomal localization is known in which of the above disorders ?

• (a) 1,2 and3
• (b) l,2and4
• (c) 1,3and4
• (d) 2,3and4

6. Consider the following

• 1. Pulmonary stenosis.
• 2. OverridIng of the ventricular septal defect by aorta.’
• 3. Ventricular septal defect.
• 4. Right ventricular hypertrophy.

    Which of the above is/are the features of Tetralogy of Fallot ?

• (a) I only
• (b) I and 2 only
• (c) 3 and 4 only
• (d) l,2,3and4

7. Psychotherapy is. indicated in which type of the following mental diseases ?

• (a) Mental diseases originating from corporeal diseases
• (b) Mental diseases of recent origin arising from psychogenic causes
• (c) Sudden outbursts of insanity
• (d) Mental diseases having physical or mental causes which are difficult to be ascertained

8. Consider the following features

• 1. Axonal degeneration of both myelinated and unmyelinated fibres.
• 2. Thinning of Schwann cell basal lamina.
• 3. Thinning of basement membrane.
• 4. Patchy segmental myelination.   Which of the above features is/are helpful for the confirmation of histopathology of diabetic neuropathy ?
• (a) 1 only
• (b) 2,3and4
• (c) 2 and 3 only
• (d) 1,2and3

9. A ranula is found

• (a) In the front of the neck
• (b) Laterally in the neck
• (c) On the upper surface of tongue
• (d) On the floor of the mouth

10. A 48 year old male who is known to be HIV positive has been admitted with high fever, headache, vomiting and drowsiness for the past seven days. The following tests were advised

• I. CT of head. .
• 2. CSF serology.
• 3. India ink preparation of CSF.Which of the above investigations would be helpful in establishing the aetiological diagnosis ?
• (a) I and 2 only
• (b) 2and3 only
• (c) 1 and 3 only
• (d) 1,2and3

11. Match List I with List 11 and select :the correct answer using the code given below the lists
List I (Symptom)                 List 11 ( Medicine)

• A. Day time cough                                  Kreosotum
• B. Nocturnal enuresis                                Apis Mel
• C. 3 p.m. chilliness                                Podophyllum
• D. 7 a.m. fever paroxysm                         Ferr.met

Code:
A B.C D

• (a) 4 2 1 3
• (b) 4 1 2 3
• (c) 3 2 1 4
• (d) 3 1 2 4

12. Match List I with List 11 and select correct answer using the code given below
List I (Uncommon symptoms)                                List.11 ( Medicines)

• A.Sensation as if drops of water falling from heart                  Petroleum
• B.Sensation as if body is light and flying in the sky                  Sabadilla
• C.Sensation as if she is suffering from total throat cancer       Can.Sat
• D.Sensation as if another person is lying alongside him  in the same bed       Lac.can

Code: ABCD

•  3241
• 1423
• 3421
• 1243

13 .Which one of the following diseases have the chancteristic features of ‘breathlessness (pulmonary congestion), fatigue, oedema, ascites (right heart failure), haemoptysis and signs of mitral facies, mid-diastolic murmur and pulmonary hypertension’ ?

• (c) Acute hepatitis
• (a) Tricuspid regurgitation
• (d) II week of typhoid fever
• (b) Mitral stenosis

14.Which one of the following types of disorders is Myasthenia Gravis ?

• (a) Hereditary disorder
• (b) Autoimmune disorder
• (c) Involuntary muscle disorder
• (d) Metabolic disorder

15.A 40 year old complains of breathlessness and pain in chest on exertion, better by rest. Heaviness of feet by the evening. On examination, face has patches of dark pigmentation, conjunctivae pale, nails flattened and lusterless. All the complaints are getting progressively worse for last few months. If you are allowed only one investigation to clinchthe diagnosis, which one of the following

• (a) X-ray chest
• (b) U/S abdomen
• (b) Stannum
• (c) E.C.G.
• (d) Haemogram

16. Acute pain in right hypochondrium with vomiting, tenderness and rigidity may occur in

• (a) Acute Cholycystitis
• (b) Cholilithiais
• (c) Acute hepatitis
• (d) 2nd week of typhoid fever

17. Which one of the following is the most common cause for spontaneous pneumothorax in India

• (a) Rupture of a subpleural emphyse matous bulla
• (b) Rupture of a subpleural tubercular focus into the pleural space
• (c) Rupture of a staphylococcal lung abscess
• (d) Bronchial carcinoma

18. The “Trigger Zones” are the localized

• (a) Hypoasthetic spots on the face,gums or tongue
• (b) Hyperasthetic spots on the face,gums or tongue
• (c) Slimy spots on the face,gums or tongue
• (d) Black spots on the face,gums or tongue

19. Tingling in trachea with cough in

• (a) Rumex
• (b) Stannum
• (c) Iodium
• (d) Sepia

20. Consider the following statements

• 1. The human body has an excellent capacity to store vitamin B
• 2. Milk is a good source of vitamin B Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
•  I only
•  2 only
•  Both 1 and 2
•  Neither I nor 2

21. Bronchiectasis is a condition of permanent abnormal dilatation of;

• (a)Alveolar sac
• (b)Large bronchii
• (c)Bronchioles
• (d)Lungs

22. Which one of the following is not in the characteristic triad of manifestations in Reiter’s syndrome ?

• (a) Conjunctivitis
• (b) Tonsillitis
• (c) Arthritis
• (d) Urethritis

23. Korsakoff’s psychosis occurs in the deficiency of which one of the following ?

• (a) Thiamin
• (b) Thyroxine
• (c) Pyridoxine
• (d) Vitamin K

24. Cervical fibroid is commonly present with

• (a) Menorrhagia
• (b) Retention of urine
• (c) Abdominal mass
• (d) Mass from vagina

25. Tuberculosis of genital organs is more frequently seen in

• (a) Fallopian tubes
• (b) Ovary
• (c) Uterus
• (d) Cervix

26. Which part of the fallopian tube is the most common site for ectopic pregnancy ?

• (a) Isthmic
• (b) Fimbrial
• (c) Interstitial
• (d) Ampullary

27.Which one of the following is/are responsible for the proliferate phase of the menstrual cycle ?

• (a) Oestrogen only
• (b) Oestrogen and progesterone
• (c) Progesterone only
• (d) HCG

28. Consider the following statements
Obesity is an important factor associated with:

• 1. Insulin dependant diábetes’mellitus.
• 2. Non-insulin dependant diabetes mellitus.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

• (a) 1 only
• (b) 2 only
• (c) Both I and 2
• (d) Neither 1 nor 2

29. Low backache and pain in lower abdomen in a patient of dysmenorrhoea are present in

• (a) G.I.T
• (b) G.U.T
• (c) Reproductive organs
• (d) Surgical scars of abdomen

30. Rectal bleeding in a child is likely to be

• (a) Fissure
• (b) Polyp
• (c) Proctitis
• (d) Haemorrhoids

31. Blood stained discharge from the nipple is typical of

• (a) Intraductal papilloma
• (b) Fibroadenoma
• (c) Filarial mastitis
• (d) Paget’s disease of nipples

32. Klumpke’s paralysis involves

• (a) Lower trunk of brachial plexus
• (b) Upper trunk of brachial plexus
• (c) Total brachial plexus
• (d) Erb’s point

33. Meckel’s diverticulum is a remnant of:

• (a) Mullerian duct
• (b) Vitellointestinal duct
• (c) Ductus venosus
• (d) Wolffian duct

34. The most common site for an amoebic lesion in the bowel is

• (a) Rectum
• (b) Sigmoid colon
• (c) Ascending colon
• (d) Transverse colon

35. Osler’s nodes are a clinical feature of

• (a) Osteoarthritis
• (b) Rheumatoid arthritis
• (c) Leprosy
• (d) Infective endocarditis

36. Which part of plant is used for the preparation of “Sabina” ?

• (a) Stem
• (b) Whole plant
• (c) Fruit
• (d) Bark

37. Fluxion potency is a peculiar process when medicines prcpared by Trituration are converted into potency by succussion. What are the levels at which it is carried out ?

• (a) 30 to 200
• (b) 2X to 4C
• (c) 6X to 8X
• (d) l2X to 14X

38. Under which class (old method) is Aloes mother tincture prepared ?

• (a) Class II
• (b) Class VI B
• (c) Class VI
• (d) Class V A

39. Match List I with List 11 and select correct answer using the codes given below
List.1                                             List 11
(Haemoglo bin)                               (Amount in Blood)

• A. Hb. in Male                                        1. 14-18 gm%
• B. Hb. in Female                                    2. 23 gm%
• C. Hb. in newborn                                  3. 125 gm%
• D. Hb. at the end of one year                  4. 12—14 gm%

Code:
AB CD

• (a) 1243
• (b) 1423
• (c) 3241
• (d) 3421

40. Which one of the following indicates the normal blood urea level ?

• (a) I to 10 mg/dl
• (b) 15 to 40 mg/dl
• (c) 60 to 80 mg/dl
• (d) 100 mg%

41. Match List I with List 11correct answer using the the lists
List I (Disease)                  List 11( Type of anemia)

• A. Iron deficiency anemia          1.Macrocytic normochromic
• B. Pernicious anemia                 2. Macrocytic hypochromic
• C. Aplastic anemia                    3. Normocytic normochromic

Code : ABCD

• (a)2 1 3
• (b)3 2 1
• (c)3 1 2
• (d)1 2 3

42. Posterior pituitary secretes which of the  following hormones ?

• (a) ADH and Oxytocin
• (b) ACTH and LH
• (c) FSH and LH
• (d) TSH

43. Markedly retarded growth, edema of legs, lethargy, dry brittle hair, with flag sigh, distended abdomen are clinical features of:

• (a) Marasmus
• (b) Kwashiorkar
• (c) Cretinism
• (d) Rickets

44. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists :
List I(Test)                             List 11 ( Disease condition)

• A. Casoni’s Test                                 1.Plauge
• B. Wei1felix Reaction                          2. Infectious mononucleosus
• C. Ascoti’s Test                                  3. Ricketesial infection
• D. Paul Bunnel Test                             4.Kala azar

Code:
A B C D

• (a) 4 1 3 2
• (b) 4 3 1 2
• (c) 2 3 1 4
• (d) 2 1 3 4

45. Allium cepa is the vegetable analogue

• (a)Mag. Phos.
• (b)Arsenic Aib.
• (c)Phosphorus
• (d)Zincum Met.

Directions :
The following 3 (Three) items consist of correct answer using the code given below two statements one labelled as the ‘Assertion the lists (A)’ and the other as ‘Reason (R)’. You are List I List I! to examine these two statements carefully (Desires) (Drugs) and select the answers to these items using the code given below
Code:

• (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation  of A.
• (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
• (c) A is true but R is false
• (d) A is false but R is true.

46. Assertion (A) The pathognomonic  symptom of cholera is copious rice watery stools.
Reason (R) The pathogenesis of cholera is the inhibition of absorption of fluids in the small intestine.

47. Assertion (A) Suppression of eczemas  by local applications has  been known to produce  colitis, asthma and bronchitis.
Reason (R) Psora is the mother of all  chronic diseases.

48. Assertion (A) Spongia is one of the best remedies for goitre.
Reason (R) : Spongia has proven  precursor of thyroxin.

49. Match list 1 with List 11 and select correct answer using the code given below
List 1 (Desires )           List 11 ( Drugs)

• A. Sweets                             1. Hep.Sulph
• B. Salt                                  2. Ant.t
• C. Sour                                3. Argentum.nit
• D.Apple                               4. Natrum.mur

Code
ABCD

• (a) 3412
• (b) 2143
• (c) 3124
• (d) 2413

50. Match List 1 with List 11 and select the correct answer using the code given below
List1 (Type of test)           List11 ( Disease)

• A. Schick test                             1. Tuberculosis
• B. Mantoux test                          2. Typhoid
• C. Widal test                              3. Syphilis
• D. Khan test                               4. Diptheria

Code
ABCD

• (a) 3124
• (b) 3214
• (c) 4123
• (d) 4213

51. “Consolation aggravates” is not a symptom of which one of the following ?

• (a) Sepia
• (b) Lilium Tig.
• (c) Silicea
• (d) Pulsatilla

52. “Great sadness and weeping. Dread of being alone of men; of meeting friends; with uterine troubles” is a symptom of which one of the following ?

• (a) Sepia
• (b) Pulsatilla
• (c) Selenium
• (d) Aconite

53. “Thirsty in dropsy, but thirstiess in fever” is a symptom of which one of the following ?

• (a) Acetic acid
• (b) Apis Mel.
• (c) China
• (d) Pulsatilla

54. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists
List I (Symptom)                                     List II (Medicine)

• A. Insatiable thirst before and during chill and fever     1. Lilium Tig.
• B. Must keep busy to repress sexual desire                   2. Bromium
• C. Physometre                                                            3. Bryonia Alb.
• D. Vicarious menstruation                                           4. Eupatorium Perf.

Code:
A B C D

• (a) 3 4 2 1
• (b) 4 1 2 3
• (c) 4 2 1 3
• (d),3 2 4 1

55. Which one of the following is true in respect of Abrotanum ?

• (a) Marasmus of upper extremities only
• (b) Marasmus of lower extremities
• (c) Emaciation of neck
• (d) Emaciation of breast

56. “Over sensitiveness of nerves, scratching of linen or silk, crackling of paper is unbearable” is a characteristic of which one of the following ?

• (a) Arnica Mont.
• (b) Asaruni
• (c) Antim Crude
• (d) Arum Triph.

57. Which one of the following is the complication of “Meckel’s Diverticulum” ?

• (a) Retinal detachment
• (b) Haemorrhoids
• (c) Peptic ulcer
• (d) Corneal ulcer

58. Marked tenderness with severe pain at Mqburney’s point is a diagnostic feature of:

• (a) Salpingitis
• (b) Appendicitis
• (c) Ovaritis
• (d) Cystitis

59. Which one of the following conditions is present in “Ludwig’s angina” ?

• (a) Anginal pain felt about the left hand
• (b) Form of cellulites starts in the submandibular region and spreads to the floor of the mouth
• (c) Rigidity of the lower limbs
• (d) Bleeding from the mouth

60. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists
List I(Type of Case)        List II (Repertory Most Adopted)

• A. Marked pathology                  1. Kent’s repertory
• B. Marked generals’                   2. Boenninghausen’srepertory
• C. Marked concomitants             3. Boericke’s repertory
• D. Marked causations                  4. Clarke’srepertory

Code:
A B C D

• (a) 3 2 1 4
• (b) 4 1 2 3
• (c) 3 1 2 4
• (d) 4 2 1 3

61. The abbreviation used in synthetic repertory for Aluminium Metallicum is

• (a) Alum M
• (b) Alumin
• (c) Al. Met.
• (d) Alumin M

62. Concordance Repertories are those

• (a) Written in Prover’s language
• (b) That do not have alphabetical arrangement of chapters and rubrics
• (c) That do not contain rubrics
• (d) Having a definite philosophical background

63. Stammering i rubric in which chapter of the Kent’s Repertory ?

• (a) Larynx and trachea
• (b) Thorax
• (c) Mouth
• (d) Mind

64. “Inclination to Lie Down” is in which chapter of Kent’s Repertory ?

• (a) Mind
• (b) Generalities
• (c) Head
• (d) Vertigo

65. “Aversion to Husband’ is present in which chapter of Kent’s Repertory ?

• (a) Generalities
• (b) Female
• (c) Mind
• (d) Head

66. The nerve supply to the deltoid muscle is by:

• (a) Circumflex nerve
• (b) Radial nerve
• (c)Median nerve
• (d) Ulnar nerve

67. Coronary sinus opens into

• (a) Left atrium
• (b) Right atrium
• (c) Right ventricle
• (d) Right lung

68. Testicular artery is derived from

• (a) Femoral artery
• (b) Internal iliac artery
• (c) External iliac artery
• (d) Abdominal aorta

69. Refractive index of Glycerine at 200 C is

• (a) 1.345—l.420
• (b) l.459-1.470
• (c) 1.472—1.476
• (d) 1.481-1.495

70. The symptoms are “Mastitis after delivery, breasts very bard, like a cake, swollen, hot and painful with fever. Every time the child nurses, the pains spread all over the body from nipples”. What is the remedy ?

• (a) Belladona
• (b) Bryonia
• (c) Conium
• (d) Phytolacca

71. A 25 year old man comes with a complaint of dry cough for about two weeks. Cough is much aggravated at night, but he feels better by lying on the stomach with face down and with protruding tongue. What is the remedy ?

• (a) Animonium carb.
• (b) Causticum
• (c) Medorrhinum
• (d) Phosphorous

72. A patient suffers from painless diarrhoea, coming out of bed early in the morning. Which one of the following is the indicated remedy ?

• (a) Sulphur
• (b) Kali Suiph.
• (c) Podophylluin
• (d) Argentum Nit.

73. Consider the following

• I. Goitre
• 2. Fine tremors on extending the hands
• 3. Bradycardia
• 4. Exophthalmos

    Which of the above are the features pertaining to Grave’s disease ?

• (a) 1 and 2 only
• (b) I and3
• (c) l,2and4
• (d) 2 and 4 only

74. Match List I with List 11 and select correct answer using the code given below
List I (Medicine)              List II (Symptom)

• A. Conium                           1. Sweat during waking hours
• B. Thuja                              2. Sweat on the  face only while walking
• C. Sambucus Nigra               3. Sweat as soon as one sleeps
• D. Ignatia                            4. Sweat only on uncovered parts

Code: ABCD

• (a) 3412
• (b) 2143
• (c) 3142
• (d) 2413

75. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below of the following ?
List I                     List II

• A. Actea Racemosa     1. Cimicifuga
• B. Anacardium            2. Wild Indigo
• C. Apis Mellifica          3. Honey Bee
• D. Baptisia T.              4. Marking nut
• E. Spongia                   5. Roasted sponge

Code: .
A B C D E

• (a) 1 2 3 4 5
• (b) 5 4 1 2 3
• (c) 1 43 2 5
• (d) 5 2 1 4 3

76. ‘Presence of others, even the nurse is unbearable during stool, with frequent, correct answer using the code given below ineffectual desire which makes her anxious’ is a characteristic feature of which one of the following ?

• (a) Alumina
• (b) Aloes
• (c) Ambra Grisea
• (d) Actea R

77. A patient is suffering from tonsillitis with very offensive smell from the mouth. He can swallow liquid food, but solid food causes choking with no pain in throat.  Which one of the following is the likely  remedy?

• (a) Phytolacca
• (b) Merc Sol.
• (c) Baptisia Tinctoria
• (d) Baryta Carb.

78.Compliants aggravates while lying on affected side is a feature of

• (a) Aconite nap only
• (b) Hepar.S only
• (c) Nux.vom only
• (d) All the above

79. An 18 year old girl, unmarried, complaints of having missed period for 2 months. Menstrual cycle has been irregular since menarche. She has increased frequency of urination,more at night. She gets frequent attack of sore throat usually before menses. What is the remedy ?

• (a) Kali.C
• (b) Natr.m
• (c) Pulsatilla
• (d) Sanicula

80. Match List 1 with List 11and select the correct answer using the code given below
List.1 (Medicine)        List 11.(Craving for food)

• A.Phosphorous                 1. Bitter
• B.Medorrhinum                2. Egg
• C.Calc.carb                     3. Sweet
• D.Sepia                           4. Salt

Code
ABCD

• (a) 1324
• (b) 4231
• (c) 1234
• (d) 4321

81. Mental calmness is a contraindication for which one of the following medicines ?

• (a) Nux.V
• (b) Chamomilla
• (c) Tarent.H
• (d) Rhus.Tox

82. Which one of the following eruptive fevers exhibits pleomorphism ?

• (a) Small pox
• (b) Measles
• (c) Chicken pox
• (d) Allergic rash with pyrexia

83. Match List I with List 11 correct answer using the code
List I (Common name of remedy)   List II (Remedy)

• A. Poke root                                        1. Spigellia
• B. Blood root                                       2. Phytolacca
• C. Pink root                                        3. Sanguinaria
• D. Orange root                                    4. Hydrastis Can.

Code:
A B C D

• (a) 2 3 1 4
• (b) 2 1 3 4
• (c) 4 3 1 2
• (d) 4 1 3 2

84. The symptom is: ‘Twitching and jerking of single muscle with weakness and trembling of hands while writing’. What is the remedy ?

• (a) Plumbum Metallicum
• (b) Causticum
• (ç) Argentum Nitricum
• (d) Zincum Metallicum

85. A 26 year old man has premature graying of hair. He remains under constant mental strain. Which one of the following is the likely remedy for him ?

• (a) Calc. Fluor
• (b) Calc. Phos
• (c) Lycopodium
• (d) Calc. Sulph

86. Consider the following symptoms

• 1. Tendency to small, painful boils, one after another, extremely sore.
• 2. Retention of urine or incontinence after labour.
• 3. Ribbon-like stool in females due to retroverted uterus. “
• 4. Heat of the upper part of body, coldness of lower part. –

    Which of the above are the features pertaining to the pathogenesis of Arnica montana ?

• (a) 2 and 3 only
• (b) 1 and 4 only
• (c) 2,3 and 4 only
• (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

87. The complications of a patient suffering from diabetes include

• (a) Retinopathy only
• (b) Neuropathy only
• (c) Gangrene of the feet only
• (d) All the above

88. A patient is suffering from high temperature with thirst being very prominent specially before and during chill; bilious vomiting after drinking; heat stage characterised by severe honey pain which is relieved by sweat. What is the likely remedy ?

• (a) China
• (b) Eupatorium Perf. V
• (c) Apis Mel.
• (d) Natrum Mur.

89. A 45 year old patient has been diagnosed as a case of Cystitis. He is passing very offensive urine which is brown in colour, acidic in character with excess of uric acid. Which one of the following is the indicated remedy ?

• (a) Baptisia
• (b) Benzoic acid
• (c) Acid nitricum
• (d) Pyrogenum

90. The symptom is: ‘Cough with expectoration of much tough, ropy white mucous; associated with gagging and vomiting while brushing teeth in the morning.’ What is the remedy ?

• (a) Coccus Cacti
• (b) Drosera
• (c) Hydrastis
• (d) Kali Bich.

91. Consider the following statements

• 1. Graphites patient craves for sweets.
• 2. Sepia patient has aversion to bitter things

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

• (a) 1 Only
• (b) 2 Only
• (c) Both 1 and 2
• (d) Neither 1 nor 2

92. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists
List I (Symptoms)                     List 11 (Remedies)

• A. Headache with blindness                 1. Kali.bich
• B. Headache relieved by passing urine  2. Gelsemium
• C. Headache relieved by talking           3. Dulcamera
• D. Headache relieved by eating            4. Anacardium

Code
ABCD

• (a) 1234
• (b) 1324
• (c) 4231
• (d) 4321

93.A very gentle and soft spoken lady tearfully complains of wandering pain in both the extremities. Since her puberty she lived with chill feeling, thirstlessness and a sense of comfort in an open area outside the room. Which one of the following is the indicated remedy ?

• (a) Sepia
• (b) Pulsatilla
• (c) Platina
• (d) Kali Bich.

94. A woman complains of swollen painful breasts before the onset of menses. The pain gets better after the appearance of menstrual flow, but is worst least jar. She dreams of snakes, what is the remedy ?

• (a) CaIc. Carb.
• (b) Lac. Can v
• (c) Conium
• (d) Merc. Sol.

95. Toxic shock syndrome is caused by which one of the following ?

• (a) Staphylococci
• (b) Pneumococci
• (c) Streptococci
• (d) Pseudomonas

96. Consider the following statements Babinski’s sign is positive in a case of:

• 1. upper motor neuron lesion.
• 2. lower motor neuron lesion.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

• (a) 1 only
• (b) (b)2 only
• (c) Both 1 & 2
• (d) Neither 1 nor 2

97. Consider the following

• 1. Amenorrhoea
• 2. Menorrhagia
• 3. Polymenorrhoea

Which of the above is/are commonly seen in a woman with Cushing’s syndrome ?

• (a) 1 only
• (b) l and 2
• (c) 2 and 3
• (d) 3 only

98. What is the most common site of Kaposi’s sarcoma in AIDS ?

• (a) Lymph nodes
• (b) Stomach
• (c) Liver
• (d) Skin

99. A tuberculosis patient could be infectious when he has

• (a) T.B. meningitis
• (b) T.B. lymphadenitis
• (c) Pott’s disease
• (d) Pulmonary T.B.

100. Bitot’s spots are caused deficiency of

• (a) Vitamin A
• (b) Vitamin D
• (c) Vitamin E
• (d) Biotin

l01. A 52 year old man, senior executive with sedentary habits, fond of eating good food and drinking alcohol, complains of pain in back in lumbar region. The pain is felt more at night while lying in bed. He must sit up to turn over. What is the remedy

• (a) Nux Vom.
• (b) Rhus Tox.
• (c) Staphysagria
• (d) Sulphur

102. Consider the following

• 1. Pain colicky in nature in right hypochondrium.
• 2. On examination, Murphy’s sign is positive.
• 3. Vomiting with severe pain on eating fatty food.
• 4. Burning micturition.

    Which of the above features is/are diagnostic for cholelithiasis ?

• (a) 1,2and4
• (b) 4 only
• (c) 3 only
• (d) 1,2and3

103. Consider the following

• 1. Unsteady gait.
• 2. Disturbed coordination of volitional movement.
• 3. Rigidity.
• 4. Tremor at rest.

   Which of the features given above are associated with cerebellar lesion ?

• (a) land2
• (b) land3
• (e) 2and3
• (d) 3and4

104. The flame “50 Millesimal scale” was given by

• (a) Hahnemann
• (b) Pierre Schmidt
• (c) Kent
• (d) Hering

105. Consider the following

• 1. Severe pain in chest left side with sweating.
• 2. Anxiety with increased palpitation.
• 3. Severe headache.
• 4. ECG showing changes in ST segment.

Which of the above features is/are .suggestive of myocardial infarction ?

• (a) 1,2and3 –
• (b) 1,2and4
• (c) 2 and 4 only
• (d) 3 only

106.In a case of 50 millesimal potency, the method of repetition of doses in long lasting diseases is

• (a) Daily on every second day
• (b) Every 2, 3, 4 or 6 hours
• (c) Every hour
• (d) Every half hour

107. Consider the following

• 1. Reduced haemoglobin
• 2. Reduced serum ferritin
• 3. Elevated serum iron
• 4. Markedly reduced plasma LDH

   Which of those given above is/are the diagnostic features of megaloblastic anaemia ?

• (a) 3 only
• (b) 1, 2 and 4 only
• (c) 1 and 3 only
• (d) 1,2,3and4

108. Match List I. with List 11 and select the correct answer using the code given below
the lists
List I (Miasm)                List II (Symptom)

• A. Sycotic                             1. Impatient
• B. Syphilitic                           2. Dyspnoea worse in rainy season
• C. Psoric                              3.Intolerance to heat
• D. Tubercular                       4. Fastidious

Code:
A B C D

• (a) 2 1 3 4
• (b) 4 3 1 2
• 4c) 2 3 1 4
• (d) 4 1 3 2

109. Match List I with List 11 and select the correct answer using the code given below
List I (Author)                List 11 (Book)

• A. E.A. Farrington             1.The genius of homeopathy
• B. R.E. Dudgeon                2.Clincal materia medica
• C. Stuart Close                  3.Lesser writings of Hahnemann
• D. Herbert A. Roberts        4.Comparison of c/c miasm
• E. Phyllis Speight               5. Principles & art of cure by Homeopathy

Code:
ABC D E

• (a) 25134
• (b) 43251
• (c) 23154
• (d) 45231

110. Match List I with List 11 and select correct answer using the code
List I (Aphorism)                 List II( Content)

• A. Aphorism 1                1. Physician’s qualifications
• B. Aphorism 2               2. Physician is likewise preserver of health if he knows the things that derange health, cause disease, and their removal from persons in health
• C. Aphorism 3                3. Mission of Physician
• D. Aphorism 4 .              4. Highest ideal of cure

Code
A B C D

• (a) 2 4 1 3
• (b) 3 4 1 2
• (c) 2 1 4 3
• (d) 3 1 4 2

111. Consider the following

• 1. Massive proteinuria
• 2. Oligouria
• 3. Hypoalbuminemia’
• 4. Hematuria

    Which of the above are the features consistent with nephrotic syndrome ?

• (a) land2
• (b) land3
• (c) 2and3
• (d) 2and4

112. The “Balm of Gilead” for diseases of old maids and women during and after climacteric; bad effects of suppressed sexual desire, or suppressed menses is

• (a) Conium Maculatum
• (b) Sepia
• (c) Lachesis
• (d) Causticum

113. “Threatened abortion especially at third month, prolonged bearing down forcing pains. During labour, pains irregular, too weak, feeble, everything seems loose and open, but no expulsive action, fainting.” Which one of the following is a remedy for above condition

• (a) Sabina
• (b) Secale Cornutum
• (c) Magnesium Carb.
• (d) Caulophyllum

114. Consider the following

• 1. Pericardial effusion
• 2. Menorrhagia -‘
• 3. Delayed ankle relaxation
• 4. ‘Fachycardia during sleep
• 5. Heat intolerance –

   Which of the above are the features for confirmation of hyperthyroidism ?

• (a) 1,2and3
• (b) 2, 4 and 5 only
• (c) 2,3,4and5
• (d) 4 and 5 only

115. Among the following, the most common cause of maternal death in septic abortion

• (a)Endotoxic septic shock
• (b)Uterine perforation
• (c)Tetanus
• (d)Renal failure

116. Consider the following

• 1. Patient is intelligent and oversensitive.
• 2. Silent type of patient who goes out and commits suicide.
• 3. Sensitive to noise, to light and to odour.
• 4. All complaints are aggravated in winter.

Which of the above symptoms are related to ‘Psoric Miasm’ ?

• (a) l,2and 3
• (b) 1,2and 4
• (c) l,3and 4
• (d) 2, 3 and 4

117. Where are intramural fibroids present ?

• (a) Within the .walls of Uterus
• (b) In cervix
• (c) Outward of uterine surface
• (d) In the interior of the uterine cavity

118. Logic of Homeopathy is based on :

• (a) Inductive method only
• (b) Both inductive and deductive methods
• (c) Deductive method only
• (d) Aristotle’s writings

119. In case of intermittent fever, the guidelines for prescription are given in which aphorism?

• (a) 236
• (b)36
• (c)136
• (d)286

120. Only one wart on left index finger is a/an:

• (a) Internal one sided disease
• (b) External one sided disease
• (c) Artificial chronic disease
• (d) False chronic disease

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