FMGE Previous Year Question Papers 

FMG exam serves as a critical bridge for foreign medical graduates who wish to practice medicine in India. However, acing FMGE brings its own set of challenges. Aspirants preparing for this formidable exam understand the importance of knowing the exam pattern, and what better way to navigate it than by exploring the FMGE Previous Year Question Papers? 

In this comprehensive guide, you will discover recall-based FMGE PYQs that will offer invaluable insight into the exam's pattern, trends, and most importantly, the path to success. Read on.

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FMGE 2023 Question Paper

FMGE was conducted on 20th January 2023. You can catch a glimpse of the questions asked in the exam from each subject along with their correct answers below.

FMGE 2023 Biochemistry Questions

Topic: Amino Acids and Proteins Chemistry

Q.1. Melanin is derived from which of the following amino acids?

1. Tyrosine

2. Tryptophan

3. Phenylalanine

4. Alanine

Correct Answer: Tyrosine

FMGE 2023 Biochemistry Questions

FMGE 2023 Microbiology Questions

FMGE 2023 Radiology Questions

FMGE 2023 Anatomy Questions

FMGE 2023 Ophthalmology Questions

FMGE 2023 Surgery Questions

FMGE 2023 Dermatology Questions

Q.14.A baby presents to the OPD; the image below shows the findings. What is the probable diagnosis?

1. Portwine stain

2. Cavernous hemangioma

3. Naevus simplex

4. Capillary hemangioma

Correct Answer: Capillary hemangioma

FMGE 2023 Anesthesia Questions

FMGE 2023 ENT Questions

FMGE 2023 Pharmacology Questions

FMGE 2023 Orthopaedics Questions

Topic: Arthritis

Q.22. An elderly patient with the following deformity was brought to the OPD. What is the most probable diagnosis?

1. Rickets

2. Osteomalacia

3. Osteoarthritis 

4. Rheumatoid arthritis

Correct Answer: Rheumatoid arthritis

FMGE 2023 Psychiatry Questions

FMGE 2023 Physiology Questions

FMGE 2023 Medicine Questions

Q.28. Which of the following is not a component of Child-Pugh scoring?

1. Albumin

2. Bilirubin

3. Prothrombin Time

4. LFT

Correct Answer: LFT

FMGE 2023 Pediatrics Questions

Topic: Common Childhood Poisonings

Q.29. A child who has overdosed on iron tablets comes with nausea and abdominal pain. What is the antidote for this toxicity?

1. EDTA

2. Deferoxamine

3. British anti-Lewisite

4. Penicillamine

Correct Answer: Deferoxamine

Topic: Growth

Q.30. Gonadal growth corresponds with _____.

1. Skeletal system

2. Lymphoid growth

3. Brain

4. Dental Growth

Correct Answer: Brain

FMGE 2023 PSM Questions

Topic: Vaccines and Cold Chain

Q.31. A study was conducted to compare MMR vaccine history in children with autism and children without autism. What kind of study is being done here?

1. Cross-sectional study

2. Cohort study

3. Case-control study

4. Clinical trial

Correct Answer: Case-control study

Topic: National Health Programs

Q.32. Which of the following is not a component of the RCH program?

1. Safe motherhood

2. Women education and empowerment

3. Children and newborn care

4. Screening and treatment of STD/RTI

Correct Answer: Women education and empowerment

FMGE 2023 Gynaecology & Obstetrics Questions

Topic: Obstetrics

Q.33. What is the definition of a post-term neonate?

1. Neonate born after 37 weeks of gestation

2. Neonate born between 37-40 weeks of gestation

3. Neonate born after 40 weeks of gestation

4. Neonate born after 42 weeks of gestation

Correct Answer: Neonate born after 42 weeks of gestation

Topic: Obstetrics

Q.34. If the division in the zygote occurs between 9-12 days after fertilization, which of the following twin is expected?

1. Dichorionic diamniotic

2. Conjoint

3. Monochorionic diamniotic

4. Monochorionic monoamniotic

Correct Answer: Monochorionic monoamniotic

FMGE 2023 Forensic Medicine Questions

Topic: Forensic Thanatology

Q.35. Post-mortem examination of a dead body reveals contraction of the hands with absent primary relaxation. What is this suggestive of?

1. Rigor mortis

2. Livor mortis

3. Cadaveric spasm

4. Algor mortis

Correct Answer: Cadaveric spasm

Topic: Forensic Thanatology

Q.36. Following the recovery of a beheaded skull bone by the police, the relatives of a missing person want to confirm his identity. Which of the following techniques can be used to figure out a person's identity using the beheaded skull bone and photograph of the person?

1. Superimposition

2. Anthropometry

3. DNA fingerprinting

4. Cheiloscopy

Correct Answer: Superimposition

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FMGE June 2022 Question paper

In 2022, FMGE was conducted on 4th June. Enlisted below are the questions asked in the exam from each subject  along with their correct answers below.

FMGE 2022 Microbiology Question

Topic: Systemic Bacteriology

Q.37. A patient has a blister on hand followed by axillary lymphadenopathy. What will you ask the patient with regard to history?

1. History of exposure to rat

2. History of exposure to cat

3. History of similar complaint in family members

4. History of tick bite

Correct Answer: History of exposure to cat

FMGE 2022 Parasitology Question

Topic: Parasitology

Q.38. A patient came to the gynecology OPD with complaints of foul-smelling frothy vaginal discharge and intense itching. On examination, the cervix appeared strawberry-like. Which of the following statement is false regarding the causative organism?

1. It exists in cyst and trophozoite form

2. It is an obligate parasite

3. The gold standard for diagnosis is culture on CPLM or PEM

4. The treatment of choice is metronidazole

Correct Answer: It exists in cyst and trophozoite form

FMGE 2022 Biochemistry Question

Topic: Vitamins

Q.39. A 34-year-old male was on maize as a staple diet for a prolonged period. He was presented with diarrhea and lesions over his neck as shown in the image below. The condition occurs due to deficiency of:

1. Niacin

2. Zinc

3. Thiamine

4. Iron

Correct Answer: Niacin

FMGE 2022 Biochemistry Question

Topic: Enzymes

Q.40. Which of the following is true regarding the Michaelis-Menten graph?

1. Km is directly proportional to substrate concentration

2. Km is directly proportional to enzyme concentration

3. Km is indirectly proportional to substrate concentration

4. Km has no relation to substrate concentration

Correct Answer: Km is directly proportional to substrate concentration

FMGE 2022 Radiology Questions

Topic: Musculoskeletal Radiology

Q.41. What diagnosis can be derived from the image given below?

1. Multiple myeloma

2. Ankylosing spondylitis

3. Pyogenic spondylitis

4. Pott’s Spine

Correct Answer: Pott’s Spine

FMGE 2022 Thoracic Radiology

Q.42. A 74-year-old gentleman presents to the OPD with a history of significant unintentional weight loss, loss of appetite and iron deficiency anemia. A chest x-ray was done and is given below. What is the diagnosis?

1. Bronchogenic carcinoma

2. Mesothelioma

3. Metastasis

4. Pneumoconiosis

Correct Answer: Metastasis

FMGE 2022 Anatomy Questions

Topic: General Embryology

Q.43. A newborn had hypoplasia of the mandibles and zygomatic bones, malformed external ears, and slanted palpebral fissures. Abnormality in the development of which of the following pharyngeal arches will most likely lead to the given condition?

1. Pharyngeal arch 1

2. Pharyngeal arch 2

3. Pharyngeal arch 3

4. Pharyngeal arch 4

Correct Answer: Pharyngeal arch 1

Topic: Head and Neck

Q.44. A patient underwent a left submandibular gland excision during which the hypoglossal nerve was injured. Which of the following deficits would be seen in this case?

1. Deviated tongue to the contralateral side

2. Deviated tongue to the same side

3. Inability to protrude tongue

4. Loss of taste in posterior 1/3rd of the tongue

Correct Answer: Deviated tongue to the same side

FMGE 2022 Ophthalmology Questions

Topic: Retina

Q.45. A 61-year-old university professor presents with a loss of vision in his left eye. He describes the sensation as a curtain being drawn over his affected eye. In addition, 7 days ago the patient noticed what he described as flashing lights and floaters. He gives a history of having cataract surgery in the same eye 3 weeks ago. A B-scan image of his left eye is shown below. What could be his condition?

1. Glaucoma

2. Retinal tumor

3. Retinal detachment

4. Corneal ulcer

Correct Answer: Retinal detachment

Topic: Introduction to Ophthalmology

Q.46. Which of the following combinations of cylindrical lenses can be used to treat with the rule astigmatism?

1. +5.00 DC x 180, -3.00 DC x 90

2. +7.00 DC x 180, +5.00 DC x 90

3. -4.00 DC x 180, -5.00 DC x 90

4. -3.00 DC x 180, +1.00 DC x 90

Correct Answer: -3.00 DC x 180, +1.00 DC x 90

FMGE 2022 Surgery Questions

Topic: General Surgery

Q.47. What is the ideal time and method of removing hair before surgery to avoid surgical site infection?

1. On the OT table with electric hair clippers

2. With a razor 24 hours before surgery

3. With a hair removal cream on the previous day

4. On the OT table with a razor

Correct Answer: On the OT table with electric hair clippers

Topic: Gastrointestinal Surgery

Q.48. A 23-year-old male had acute appendicitis 3 days ago and presented to the surgery department with abdominal pain and tenderness. Which of the following incisions would be appropriate for this condition?

1. 1

2. 2

3. 3

4. 5

Correct Answer: 3

FMGE 2022 Dermatology Questions

Topic: Introduction to Dermatology

Q.49. Which of the following is the causative agent for acne fulminans?

1. Actinomyces

2. Propionibacterium

3. Mobiluncus

4. Bifidobacterium

Correct Answer: Propionibacterium

Topic: Viral Infections

Q.50. Koebner’s phenomenon is seen in all of the following, except?

1. Vitiligo

2. Psoriasis

3. Lichen Planus

4. Herpes

Correct Answer: Herpes

FMGE 2022 Anaesthesia Questions

Topic: Neuromuscular Blockade

Q.51. Which of the following is the best method to assess the degree of muscle relaxation?

1. Tetanic Stimulation

2. Double burst stimulation

3. Train of four

4. Electromyography

Correct Answer: Train of four

FMGE 2022 ENT Questions

Topic: Nose and Paranasal Sinuses

Q.52. A 60-year-old male presents with painless cervical lymphadenopathy. On examination, the right ear reveals conductive hearing loss with a dull tympanic membrane. Moreover, decreased mobility of the soft palate was also noted. What is the probable diagnosis?

1. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma

2. Adenoid cystic cancer

3. Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma

4. Quinsy

Correct Answer: Nasopharyngeal carcinoma

Topic: Larynx

Q.53. A 4-year-old boy presents with low-grade fever, inspiratory stridor, and barking cough for the past 5 days. Examination reveals a hoarse voice, a moderately inflamed pharynx, and a slightly increased respiratory rate. His chest x-ray showed subglottic narrowing appearing like a steeple. Which among the following is not indicated in the treatment of this condition?

1. Nebulized racemic epinephrine

2. Parenteral cefotaxime

3. Helium oxygen mixture

4. Intramuscular dexamethasone

Correct Answer: Parenteral cefotaxime

FMGE 2023 Pediatrics Questions

FMGE 2023 PSM Questions

Topic: Vaccines and Cold Chain

Topic: National Health Programs

FMGE 2023 Gynaecology & Obstetrics Questions

Topic: Obstetrics

FMGE 2023 Forensic Medicine Questions

Topic: Forensic Thanatology

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FMGE June 2022 Question paper

In 2022, FMGE was conducted on 4th June. Enlisted below are the questions asked in the exam from each subject  along with their correct answers below.

FMGE 2022 Microbiology Question

FMGE 2022 Parasitology Question

FMGE 2022 Biochemistry Question

Topic: Vitamins

Q.39. A 34-year-old male was on maize as a staple diet for a prolonged period. He was presented with diarrhea and lesions over his neck as shown in the image below. The condition occurs due to deficiency of:

1. Niacin

2. Zinc

3. Thiamine

4. Iron

Correct Answer: Niacin

FMGE 2022 Biochemistry Question

FMGE 2022 Radiology Questions

Topic: Musculoskeletal Radiology

Q.41. What diagnosis can be derived from the image given below?

1. Multiple myeloma

2. Ankylosing spondylitis

3. Pyogenic spondylitis

4. Pott’s Spine

Correct Answer: Pott’s Spine

FMGE 2022 Thoracic Radiology

Q.42. A 74-year-old gentleman presents to the OPD with a history of significant unintentional weight loss, loss of appetite and iron deficiency anemia. A chest x-ray was done and is given below. What is the diagnosis?

1. Bronchogenic carcinoma

2. Mesothelioma

3. Metastasis

4. Pneumoconiosis

Correct Answer: Metastasis

FMGE 2022 Anatomy Questions

FMGE 2022 Ophthalmology Questions

Topic: Retina

Q.45. A 61-year-old university professor presents with a loss of vision in his left eye. He describes the sensation as a curtain being drawn over his affected eye. In addition, 7 days ago the patient noticed what he described as flashing lights and floaters. He gives a history of having cataract surgery in the same eye 3 weeks ago. A B-scan image of his left eye is shown below. What could be his condition?

1. Glaucoma

2. Retinal tumor

3. Retinal detachment

4. Corneal ulcer

Correct Answer: Retinal detachment

FMGE 2022 Surgery Questions

Topic: Gastrointestinal Surgery

Q.48. A 23-year-old male had acute appendicitis 3 days ago and presented to the surgery department with abdominal pain and tenderness. Which of the following incisions would be appropriate for this condition?

1. 1

2. 2

3. 3

4. 5

Correct Answer: 3

FMGE 2022 Dermatology Questions

FMGE 2022 Anaesthesia Questions

FMGE 2022 ENT Questions

Topic: Larynx

FMGE 2022 Pharmacology Questions

FMGE 2022 Pharmacology Questions

FMGE 2022 Orthopaedics Questions

Topic: General + Upper Limb Traumatology

Q.56. A patient presents with swelling and tenderness in the anatomical snuffbox after sustaining a fall on their outstretched hand. The image given below shows the cast used to manage the patient’s injury. Identify the fracture.

1. Colle’s fracture

2. Scaphoid fracture

3. Smith fracture

4. Galeazzi fracture

Correct Answer: Scaphoid fracture

Topic: Spine + Pelvis + Lower Limb Traumatology

Q.57. A 34-year-old male presents with a history of progressive lower backache and early morning stiffness for the past 6 months. His symptoms are more severe in the morning and improve on exercise. He is a known case of ulcerative colitis an x-ray of his lumbar spine is taken and is given below. What is the most likely diagnosis?

1. Pott’s spine

2. Psoriasis arthritis

3. Ankylosing spondylitis

4. Rheumatoid arthritis

Correct Answer: Ankylosing spondylitis

FMGE 2022 Psychiatry Questions

FMGE 2022 Physiology Questions

FMGE 2022 Medicine Questions

FMGE 2022 Pediatrics Questions

FMGE 2022 PSM Questions

FMGE 2022 Gynaecology & Obstetrics Questions

Topic: Gynecology

Q.68. A 34-year-old woman presents at 6 weeks of delivery. She wants contraception for the next 3 years. What will be the best contraceptive method in this case?

1. Copper T

2. IUCD with progesterone

3. Injectable progesterone

4. Nothing besides lactation amenorrhea

Topic: Forensic Toxicology

Q.69. Which of the following diagnoses give the hematological picture as given below?

1. Minamata disease

2. Saturnism

3. Chronic iron toxicity

4. Arsenic poisoning

Correct Answer: Saturnism

Topic: Sexual Jurisprudence

Q.70. A man regularly derives sexual gratification by inflicting pain upon his partner. He would often produce cuts and cigarette burns on his partner’s arms. This is best described as.

1. Voyeurism

2. Fetishism

3. Sadism

4. Masochism

Correct Answer: Sadism

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FMGE December 2021 Question paper

FMGE was conducted on 12th December 2021. Below you can check out the subject-wise list of questions asked in the exam along with their correct answers.

FMGE Dec 2021 Microbiology Questions

Topic: Mycology

Q.1. A 24-year-old woman presents with pruritic hypopigmented macules and confluent patches over the chest. Skin scraping and KOH preparation show an abundance of yeast-like cells and short branch filaments like a 'Spaghetti and meatball appearance' as shown in the image below. What is the most likely organism?

1. Malassezia

2. Trichophyton

3. Chlamydospores

4. Candida

Correct Answer: Malassezia

Topic: Mycology

Q.2. A patient presented with a black, foul-smelling discharge from the nose. On examination, blackish necrotic mass filling the nasal cavity and eroding the septum and hard palate were seen. What is the most important risk factor for this disease?

1. Hypothyroidism

2. Diabetes

3. Hypertension

4. Foreign Body

Correct Answer: Diabetes

FMGE Dec 2021 Biochemistry Questions

Topic: Introduction

Q.3. The subcellular organelle which is associated with killing of viruses and bacteria is?

1. Peroxisome

2. Mitochondria

3. Lysosome

4. Golgi Apparatus

Correct Answer: Lysosome

Topic: Lipid Metabolism

Q.4. Cholesterol is synthesized from?

1. Acetyl coA

2. Malonyl coA

3. Phenylalanine

4. Oxaloacetate

Correct Answer: Acetyl coA

FMGE Dec 2021 Radiology Questions

Topic: Gastrointestinal Radiology

Q.5. The characteristic appearance of the esophagus on barium swallow, as shown in the image below, is seen in which of the following conditions?

1. Diffuse oesophageal spasm

2. Esophageal carcinoma

3. Esophageal ulcer

4. Achalasia cardia

Correct Answer: Diffuse oesophageal spasm

Topic: Gastrointestinal Radiology

Q.6. Identify the investigation shown below which is the investigation of choice in distal bowel tumors.

1. Enteroclysis

2. Barium meal

3. Barium meal follow-through

4. Barium enema

Correct Answer: Enteroclysis

FMGE Dec 2021 Anatomy Questions

Identify the arrow marked chamber.

1. Right atrium
2. Left atrium
3. Right Ventricle
4. Left Ventricle

Correct Answer: Left atrium

In knee flexion, lateral dislocation of patella is prevented by

1. Vastus medialis
2. Patellar ligament
3. Gracilis
4. Rectus femoris

Correct Answer: Vastus medialis

FMGE Dec 2021 Ophthalmology Questions

Topic: Orbit

A 55-year-old woman presents with chronic mucopurulent discharge from her left eye and swelling near the medial canthus. Which of the following is the treatment of choice in this patient?

1. Dacryocystorhinostomy

2. Dacryocystectomy

3. Conjunctivo-cysto rhinostomy

4. Balloon catheter dilation

Correct Answer: Dacryocystorhinostomy

Topic: Retina

A 58-year-old man after his retirement party came with the complaint of sudden painless loss of vision in his left eye for the past 2 hours. Fundoscopic examination shows a similar picture given below. What is the most probable cause of this condition?

1. BRAO

2. BRVO

3. CRAO

4. CRVO

Correct Answer: CRAO

FMGE Dec 2021 Surgery Questions

Topic: Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery

An 80-year-old man developed right-sided calf muscle pain and swelling. He was bedridden following a right intertrochanteric fracture. What is the most likely diagnosis?

1. Chronic osteomyelitis
2. Deep vein thrombosis
3. Compartment Syndrome
4. Arterial claudication

Correct Answer: Deep vein thrombosis

Topic: Endocrine Surgery

A 23-year-old woman presents to the surgery out-patient with a left-sided breast lump which she noticed on a self-breast examination 3 weeks ago. She has no other complaints. On palpation, the lump seems to be mobile and firm. Mammogram revealed a benign lesion. What is the best next step in management?

1. Biopsy
2. Reassurance and follow-up
3. Surgical excision
4. Start Tamoxifen

Correct Answer: Reassurance and follow-up

FMGE Dec 2021 Dermatology Questions

Topic: Papulosquamous Disorders

Which of the following features are not associated with the condition shown in the image below?

1. Wickham’s striae
2. Epidermal acanthosis
3. Munro microabscess
4. Colloid bodies

Correct Answer: Munro microabscess

Topic: Cutaneous Infections

A 7-year-old intellectually disabled boy was brought with large warty crusts on the trunk, hands, and feet as shown below. Severe fissuring and scaling of the skin are present over the soles. What is the possible diagnosis?

1. Scabies incognito
2. Animal scabies
3. Nodular scabies
4. Norwegian scabies

Correct Answer: Norwegian scabies

FMGE Dec 2021 Anesthesia Questions

Topic: Oxygen Therapy and Airway

The mask given below works on which of the following principles?

1. Bohr effect
2. Boyle’s principle
3. Bernoulli principle
4. Mapleson’s circuit

Correct Answer: Bernoulli principle

Topic: Miscellaneous

While doing a subclavian venous catheterization, the patient suddenly desaturated, and on examination of the chest, there was hyper resonance in the apical area of the right lung. What is the most likely diagnosis here?

1. Arterial puncture
2. Pneumothorax
3. Cardiac tamponade
4. Chylothorax

Correct Answer: Arterial puncture

FMGE Dec 2021 ENT Questions

Topic: Pharynx

A worried mother brought her 6-year-old unimmunized child to the ER with complaints of fever, cough and shortness of breath. On examination, a pseudo membrane was noted over the tonsils which bleed on trying to remove and a bull-neck appearance of the neck. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

1. Infectious mononucleosis
2. Tonsillitis
3. Diphtheria
4. Candidiasis

Correct Answer: Diphtheria

Topic: Ear

A young lady presented to the ENT OPD with a history of sudden onset unilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and dizziness following an episode of acute otitis media two weeks back. Rinne test and fistula test were positive. She had refused treatment then and currently came with complaints of worsened hearing loss in the affected ear. On examination, the fistula test was negative. What would be the most likely finding on the Rinne test in this scenario?

1. True positive
2. True negative
3. False positive
4. False negative

Correct Answer: False negative

FMGE Dec 2021 Pharmacology Questions

Topic: Endocrine Pharmacology

A 45-year-old obese lady with diabetes was managed with oral hypoglycemic agents. She now presents to the casualty with a hypoglycemic episode. Which of the following drugs is most likely responsible for her hypoglycemic episode?

1. Metformin
2. Pioglitazone
3. Sitagliptin
4. Glimepiride

Correct Answer: Glimepiride

Special Topics

Which of the following medications is safe for pregnancy-induced hypertension?

1. Lisinopril
2. Propranolol
3. Alpha methyldopa
4. Losartan

Correct Answer: Alpha methyldopa

FMGE Dec 2021 Orthopedics Questions

Topic: Spine + Pelvis + Lower Limb Traumatology

A young male who had a road traffic accident is brought to the emergency department. His left leg is shortened, internally rotated, and adducted. On examination, femoral artery pulsation is not felt. A plain radiograph of his was taken which is shown below. What is your diagnosis?

1. Intertrochanteric fracture of the femur
2. Fracture neck of femur with injury to femoral vessels
3. Anterior dislocation of hip with femoral artery injury
4. Posterior dislocation of hip

Correct Answer: Anterior dislocation of hip with femoral artery injury

Topic: Spine + Pelvis + Lower Limb Traumatology

Q.20. A 9-year-old boy is brought to the hospital with complaints of pain and limping. The symptoms started 6 months back and gradually worsened. The child appears to be healthy with normal height and weight. On examination, there is mild wasting on the right side, abduction (especially in flexion), and internal rotation is limited due to pain. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

1. DDH (developmental dysplasia of hip)
2. Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
3. Perthes disease
4. Congenital coxa vara

Correct Answer: Perthes disease

FMGE Dec 2021 Psychiatry Questions

Topic: Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Q.21. A patient stopped alcohol consumption for 3 days and presented with irritability, disorientation, paranoid delusions, agitation, visual hallucinations, and altered sensorium. What is the likely diagnosis in this case?

1. Delirium tremens
2. Wernicke’s encephalopathy
3. Korsakoff psychosis
4. Alcohol-induced psychosis

Correct Answer: Delirium tremens

Topic: Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Q.22. 43-year-old presents to the emergency department accompanied by police. He came to the police station accusing his daughter of wanting to kill him. The police investigating the family and the neighbors understood that it was a false accusation. His physical examination is not remarkable. What is the most likely diagnosis here?

1. Delusional disorder
2. Illusions
3. Cotard syndrome
4. Hallucinations

Correct Answer: Delusional disorder

FMGE Dec 2021 Physiology Questions

Topic: Gastrointestinal System

Q.23. Following complete ileal and partial jejunal resection, the patient is most likely to have—

1. Folic acid deficiency
2. Vitamin B12 Deficiency
3. Gastric ulcer
4. Constipation

Correct Answer: Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Topic: Respiratory System

Q.24. Which of the following conditions will shift the oxygen-Hb dissociation curve to the left?

1. Hypoxia
2. Hypocarbia
3. Alkalosis
4. Increase in 2,3-DPG

Correct Answer: Alkalosis

FMGE Dec 2021 Medicine Questions

Topic: Pulmonology

Q.25. A resident is evaluating a patient, who presented with acute onset of chest pain and dyspnea, for pulmonary embolism. Which of the following imaging tests should be performed to confirm this diagnosis?

1. Doppler echocardiography
2. CT pulmonary angiography
3. Ventilation perfusion scan of lungs
4. MR pulmonary angiography

Correct Answer: CT pulmonary angiography

Topic: Rheumatology / Connective Tissue Disorder

Q.26. A patient presents with severe pain and swelling in his knee joint for 10 days. He also complains of pain and discomfort during urination. He says that he had diarrhoea one mother ago and he has been unwell since then. What is the most likely diagnosis?

1. Reactive arthritis
2. Enteropathic arthritis
3. Rheumatoid arthritis
4. Psoriasis arthritis

Correct Answer: Reactive arthritis

FMGE Dec 2021 Pediatrics Questions

Topic: Neonatology

Q.27. Which is correct about ABO and Rh incompatibility leading to Erythroblastosis fetalis?

1. Cytotoxic
2. Cell mediated hypersensitivity
3. Antigen-antibody reaction
4. Immune complex

Correct Answer: Cytotoxic

Topic: Nutrition and Malnutrition

Q.28. Vitamin K supplementation is given to neonates to prevent__.

1. Breast milk jaundice
2. Hemorrhagic disease of the newborn
3. Keratomalacia
4. Scurvy

Correct Answer: Hemorrhagic disease of the newborn

Also Read: Subject Wise Weightage for FMGE

FMGE Dec 2021 PSM Questions

Topic: Communicable and Non-communicable Diseases

Q.29. A patient from a North-Eastern state was diagnosed to have an infection with P. Falciparum malaria. What is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?

1. Artemether plus lumefantrine
2. Sulfadoxine plus pyrimethamine
3. Chloroquine
4. Mefloquine

Correct Answer: Artemether plus lumefantrine

Topic: Concept of Health and Disease

Q.30. The number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births is called—

1. Maternal mortality rate
2. Maternal mortality ratio
3. Infant mortality rate
4. Perinatal mortality rate

Correct Answer: Perinatal mortality rate

FMGE Dec 2021 Gynaecology & Obstetrics Questions

Topic: Gynecology

Q.31. A 27-year-old woman presented with a malodorous discharge in the vagina which started a week earlier. On examination, Whiff’s test positive and the gram stain shows the presence of clue cells. This infection is commonly treated with which of the following?

1. Metronidazole
2. Nystatin pessary
3. Tetracycline
4. Azithromycin

Correct Answer: Metronidazole

Topic: Gynecology

Q.32. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding vasectomy?

1. The procedure is done under local anesthesia
2. Sterility is achieved 3 weeks after the procedure
3. A no-scalpel technique is being widely used now
4. The vas deferens is the structure that is divided in the procedure

Correct Answer: Sterility is achieved 3 weeks after the procedure

FMGE Dec 2021 Forensic Medicine Questions

Topic: Forensic Toxicology

Q.33. After 72 hours of Cessation of alcohol, which of the following withdrawal symptoms can be seen in alcoholic patients?

1. Seizures
2. Delirium tremens
3. Tremors
4. Hallucinations

Correct Answer: Delirium tremens

Topic: Medical Jurisprudence

Q.34. A patient was referred by a doctor to a radiologist for a CT scan and the doctor was given money for the referral. What is this unethical act called?

1. Dichotomy
2. Medical maloccurrence
3. Criminal negligence
4. Commission

Correct Answer: Dichotomy

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FMGE December 2021 Question paper

FMGE was conducted on 12th December 2021. Below you can check out the subject-wise list of questions asked in the exam along with their correct answers.

FMGE Dec 2021 Microbiology Questions

Topic: Mycology

Q.1. A 24-year-old woman presents with pruritic hypopigmented macules and confluent patches over the chest. Skin scraping and KOH preparation show an abundance of yeast-like cells and short branch filaments like a 'Spaghetti and meatball appearance' as shown in the image below. What is the most likely organism?

1. Malassezia

2. Trichophyton

3. Chlamydospores

4. Candida

Correct Answer: Malassezia

Topic: Mycology

Q.2. A patient presented with a black, foul-smelling discharge from the nose. On examination, blackish necrotic mass filling the nasal cavity and eroding the septum and hard palate were seen. What is the most important risk factor for this disease?

1. Hypothyroidism

2. Diabetes

3. Hypertension

4. Foreign Body

Correct Answer: Diabetes

FMGE Dec 2021 Biochemistry Questions

Topic: Introduction

Q.3. The subcellular organelle which is associated with killing of viruses and bacteria is?

1. Peroxisome

2. Mitochondria

3. Lysosome

4. Golgi Apparatus

Correct Answer: Lysosome

Topic: Lipid Metabolism

Q.4. Cholesterol is synthesized from?

1. Acetyl coA

2. Malonyl coA

3. Phenylalanine

4. Oxaloacetate

Correct Answer: Acetyl coA

FMGE Dec 2021 Radiology Questions

Topic: Gastrointestinal Radiology

Q.5. The characteristic appearance of the esophagus on barium swallow, as shown in the image below, is seen in which of the following conditions?

1. Diffuse oesophageal spasm

2. Esophageal carcinoma

3. Esophageal ulcer

4. Achalasia cardia

Correct Answer: Diffuse oesophageal spasm

Topic: Gastrointestinal Radiology

Q.6. Identify the investigation shown below which is the investigation of choice in distal bowel tumors.

1. Enteroclysis

2. Barium meal

3. Barium meal follow-through

4. Barium enema

Correct Answer: Enteroclysis

FMGE Dec 2021 Anatomy Questions

Identify the arrow marked chamber.

1. Right atrium
2. Left atrium
3. Right Ventricle
4. Left Ventricle

Correct Answer: Left atrium

In knee flexion, lateral dislocation of patella is prevented by

1. Vastus medialis
2. Patellar ligament
3. Gracilis
4. Rectus femoris

Correct Answer: Vastus medialis

FMGE Dec 2021 Ophthalmology Questions

Topic: Orbit

A 55-year-old woman presents with chronic mucopurulent discharge from her left eye and swelling near the medial canthus. Which of the following is the treatment of choice in this patient?

1. Dacryocystorhinostomy

2. Dacryocystectomy

3. Conjunctivo-cysto rhinostomy

4. Balloon catheter dilation

Correct Answer: Dacryocystorhinostomy

Topic: Retina

A 58-year-old man after his retirement party came with the complaint of sudden painless loss of vision in his left eye for the past 2 hours. Fundoscopic examination shows a similar picture given below. What is the most probable cause of this condition?

1. BRAO

2. BRVO

3. CRAO

4. CRVO

Correct Answer: CRAO

FMGE Dec 2021 Surgery Questions

Topic: Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery

An 80-year-old man developed right-sided calf muscle pain and swelling. He was bedridden following a right intertrochanteric fracture. What is the most likely diagnosis?

1. Chronic osteomyelitis
2. Deep vein thrombosis
3. Compartment Syndrome
4. Arterial claudication

Correct Answer: Deep vein thrombosis

Topic: Endocrine Surgery

A 23-year-old woman presents to the surgery out-patient with a left-sided breast lump which she noticed on a self-breast examination 3 weeks ago. She has no other complaints. On palpation, the lump seems to be mobile and firm. Mammogram revealed a benign lesion. What is the best next step in management?

1. Biopsy
2. Reassurance and follow-up
3. Surgical excision
4. Start Tamoxifen

Correct Answer: Reassurance and follow-up

FMGE Dec 2021 Dermatology Questions

Topic: Papulosquamous Disorders

Which of the following features are not associated with the condition shown in the image below?

1. Wickham’s striae
2. Epidermal acanthosis
3. Munro microabscess
4. Colloid bodies

Correct Answer: Munro microabscess

Topic: Cutaneous Infections

A 7-year-old intellectually disabled boy was brought with large warty crusts on the trunk, hands, and feet as shown below. Severe fissuring and scaling of the skin are present over the soles. What is the possible diagnosis?

1. Scabies incognito
2. Animal scabies
3. Nodular scabies
4. Norwegian scabies

Correct Answer: Norwegian scabies

FMGE Dec 2021 Anesthesia Questions

Topic: Oxygen Therapy and Airway

The mask given below works on which of the following principles?

1. Bohr effect
2. Boyle’s principle
3. Bernoulli principle
4. Mapleson’s circuit

Correct Answer: Bernoulli principle

Topic: Miscellaneous

While doing a subclavian venous catheterization, the patient suddenly desaturated, and on examination of the chest, there was hyper resonance in the apical area of the right lung. What is the most likely diagnosis here?

1. Arterial puncture
2. Pneumothorax
3. Cardiac tamponade
4. Chylothorax

Correct Answer: Arterial puncture

FMGE Dec 2021 ENT Questions

Topic: Pharynx

A worried mother brought her 6-year-old unimmunized child to the ER with complaints of fever, cough and shortness of breath. On examination, a pseudo membrane was noted over the tonsils which bleed on trying to remove and a bull-neck appearance of the neck. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

1. Infectious mononucleosis
2. Tonsillitis
3. Diphtheria
4. Candidiasis

Correct Answer: Diphtheria

Topic: Ear

A young lady presented to the ENT OPD with a history of sudden onset unilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and dizziness following an episode of acute otitis media two weeks back. Rinne test and fistula test were positive. She had refused treatment then and currently came with complaints of worsened hearing loss in the affected ear. On examination, the fistula test was negative. What would be the most likely finding on the Rinne test in this scenario?

1. True positive
2. True negative
3. False positive
4. False negative

Correct Answer: False negative

FMGE Dec 2021 Pharmacology Questions

Topic: Endocrine Pharmacology

A 45-year-old obese lady with diabetes was managed with oral hypoglycemic agents. She now presents to the casualty with a hypoglycemic episode. Which of the following drugs is most likely responsible for her hypoglycemic episode?

1. Metformin
2. Pioglitazone
3. Sitagliptin
4. Glimepiride

Correct Answer: Glimepiride

Special Topics

Which of the following medications is safe for pregnancy-induced hypertension?

1. Lisinopril
2. Propranolol
3. Alpha methyldopa
4. Losartan

Correct Answer: Alpha methyldopa

FMGE Dec 2021 Orthopedics Questions

Topic: Spine + Pelvis + Lower Limb Traumatology

A young male who had a road traffic accident is brought to the emergency department. His left leg is shortened, internally rotated, and adducted. On examination, femoral artery pulsation is not felt. A plain radiograph of his was taken which is shown below. What is your diagnosis?

1. Intertrochanteric fracture of the femur
2. Fracture neck of femur with injury to femoral vessels
3. Anterior dislocation of hip with femoral artery injury
4. Posterior dislocation of hip

Correct Answer: Anterior dislocation of hip with femoral artery injury

Topic: Spine + Pelvis + Lower Limb Traumatology

Q.20. A 9-year-old boy is brought to the hospital with complaints of pain and limping. The symptoms started 6 months back and gradually worsened. The child appears to be healthy with normal height and weight. On examination, there is mild wasting on the right side, abduction (especially in flexion), and internal rotation is limited due to pain. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

1. DDH (developmental dysplasia of hip)
2. Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
3. Perthes disease
4. Congenital coxa vara

Correct Answer: Perthes disease

FMGE Dec 2021 Psychiatry Questions

Topic: Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Q.21. A patient stopped alcohol consumption for 3 days and presented with irritability, disorientation, paranoid delusions, agitation, visual hallucinations, and altered sensorium. What is the likely diagnosis in this case?

1. Delirium tremens
2. Wernicke’s encephalopathy
3. Korsakoff psychosis
4. Alcohol-induced psychosis

Correct Answer: Delirium tremens

Topic: Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Q.22. 43-year-old presents to the emergency department accompanied by police. He came to the police station accusing his daughter of wanting to kill him. The police investigating the family and the neighbors understood that it was a false accusation. His physical examination is not remarkable. What is the most likely diagnosis here?

1. Delusional disorder
2. Illusions
3. Cotard syndrome
4. Hallucinations

Correct Answer: Delusional disorder

FMGE Dec 2021 Physiology Questions

Topic: Gastrointestinal System

Q.23. Following complete ileal and partial jejunal resection, the patient is most likely to have—

1. Folic acid deficiency
2. Vitamin B12 Deficiency
3. Gastric ulcer
4. Constipation

Correct Answer: Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Topic: Respiratory System

Q.24. Which of the following conditions will shift the oxygen-Hb dissociation curve to the left?

1. Hypoxia
2. Hypocarbia
3. Alkalosis
4. Increase in 2,3-DPG

Correct Answer: Alkalosis

FMGE Dec 2021 Medicine Questions

Topic: Pulmonology

Q.25. A resident is evaluating a patient, who presented with acute onset of chest pain and dyspnea, for pulmonary embolism. Which of the following imaging tests should be performed to confirm this diagnosis?

1. Doppler echocardiography
2. CT pulmonary angiography
3. Ventilation perfusion scan of lungs
4. MR pulmonary angiography

Correct Answer: CT pulmonary angiography

Topic: Rheumatology / Connective Tissue Disorder

Q.26. A patient presents with severe pain and swelling in his knee joint for 10 days. He also complains of pain and discomfort during urination. He says that he had diarrhoea one mother ago and he has been unwell since then. What is the most likely diagnosis?

1. Reactive arthritis
2. Enteropathic arthritis
3. Rheumatoid arthritis
4. Psoriasis arthritis

Correct Answer: Reactive arthritis

FMGE Dec 2021 Pediatrics Questions

Topic: Neonatology

Q.27. Which is correct about ABO and Rh incompatibility leading to Erythroblastosis fetalis?

1. Cytotoxic
2. Cell mediated hypersensitivity
3. Antigen-antibody reaction
4. Immune complex

Correct Answer: Cytotoxic

Topic: Nutrition and Malnutrition

Q.28. Vitamin K supplementation is given to neonates to prevent__.

1. Breast milk jaundice
2. Hemorrhagic disease of the newborn
3. Keratomalacia
4. Scurvy

Correct Answer: Hemorrhagic disease of the newborn

Also Read: Subject Wise Weightage for FMGE

FMGE Dec 2021 PSM Questions

Topic: Communicable and Non-communicable Diseases

Q.29. A patient from a North-Eastern state was diagnosed to have an infection with P. Falciparum malaria. What is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?

1. Artemether plus lumefantrine
2. Sulfadoxine plus pyrimethamine
3. Chloroquine
4. Mefloquine

Correct Answer: Artemether plus lumefantrine

Topic: Concept of Health and Disease

Q.30. The number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births is called—

1. Maternal mortality rate
2. Maternal mortality ratio
3. Infant mortality rate
4. Perinatal mortality rate

Correct Answer: Perinatal mortality rate

FMGE Dec 2021 Gynaecology & Obstetrics Questions

Topic: Gynecology

Q.31. A 27-year-old woman presented with a malodorous discharge in the vagina which started a week earlier. On examination, Whiff’s test positive and the gram stain shows the presence of clue cells. This infection is commonly treated with which of the following?

1. Metronidazole
2. Nystatin pessary
3. Tetracycline
4. Azithromycin

Correct Answer: Metronidazole

Topic: Gynecology

Q.32. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding vasectomy?

1. The procedure is done under local anesthesia
2. Sterility is achieved 3 weeks after the procedure
3. A no-scalpel technique is being widely used now
4. The vas deferens is the structure that is divided in the procedure

Correct Answer: Sterility is achieved 3 weeks after the procedure

FMGE Dec 2021 Forensic Medicine Questions

Topic: Forensic Toxicology

Q.33. After 72 hours of Cessation of alcohol, which of the following withdrawal symptoms can be seen in alcoholic patients?

1. Seizures
2. Delirium tremens
3. Tremors
4. Hallucinations

Correct Answer: Delirium tremens

Topic: Medical Jurisprudence

Q.34. A patient was referred by a doctor to a radiologist for a CT scan and the doctor was given money for the referral. What is this unethical act called?

1. Dichotomy
2. Medical maloccurrence
3. Criminal negligence
4. Commission

Correct Answer: Dichotomy

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