Last 5-Year PYQs in PSM for FMGE 2025

When it comes to preparing for FMGE, there is no smarter way to understand exam patterns, identify high-yield topics, and refine your strategy than solving previous years’ questions (PYQs).

PSM, being a highly scoring and frequently tested subject, plays a crucial role in your FMGE success. It focuses on public health, epidemiology, national programs, and statistics — making conceptual clarity and factual recall essential.

But what if you had access to the most frequently asked questions from the last five years? That’s exactly what this blog offers.

We’ve compiled high-yield PSM PYQs that have been repeatedly tested in FMGE, along with detailed explanations to help you revise efficiently, correct common errors, and retain key facts longer.

Let’s dive in and supercharge your PSM prep for FMGE 2025!

Q1. A person's father had colon cancer. He had bloody stool. So,he just came for a check-up. Before he had not undergone any screening. He was recommended to do a colonoscopy for screening. Screening is which level of prevention?

1. Primordial
2. Primary
3. Secondary
4. Tertiary

Answer C: Secondary

Q2.  Identify A and B in the image of the mosquito larvae given

1. A-Culex, B-Aedes
2. A-Anopheles, B-Culex
3. A-Culex, B-Anopheles
4.  A-Anopheles, B-Mansonia

 Answer: B) A-Anopheles, B-Culex

Q3. Which is the nodal ministry of disaster management?

1. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
2. Ministry of Home Affairs
3. Ministry of Human Resource and Development
4.  Ministry of Education

 Answer: B) Ministry of Home Affairs

Q4. A total of 60 patients were diagnosed with COVID-19. Out of which,12 cases of deaths were reported. Calculate the Case fatality rate?

1. 20%
2. 30%
3.  40%
4. 10%

 Answer: A) 20%

Q5. In a study based in Delhi, doctors followed 100 people who did exercise for a year and later they checked who all had developed coronary heart disease. Which type of study is this?

1.  Case Control Study
2. Prospective Study
3. Cross Sectional Study
4.  Cohort study

  Answer: D) Cohort study

Q6. Which of the following is the formula for sensitivity?

1. TP/(TP+FP)x100
2.  TP/(TP+FN)x100
3. TN/(TN+FP)x100
4.   TN/(TN+FN)x100

   Answer: B) TP/(TP+FN)x100

Q7. Which of the following combinations of biomedical waste management is correct regarding the disposal of an Expired tablet?

1. Red bag - hydroclaving
2. Blue bag - incineration
3. Yellow bag- incineration
4. Yellow bag - burial

Answer: C. Yellow bag - incineration

Also Read: Last 5-Year PYQs in Pharmacology for FMGE

Q8. According to SDG proposed goals towards 2030, Which of the following is the target for maternal mortality rate reduction?

1. <60/100000
2.  <70/100000
3.  <50/100000
4.   <80/100000

Answer:  B - <70/100000

Q9. Which of the following statements is correct about triage?

1. Red- ambulatory
2. Yellow- stable need observation
3. Black- minor injuries
4.  Green- life threatening

Answer:  B - Yellow - stable, need observation

Q10. In an endemic area what will be the dose of Vitamin A for 1-6 year old baby?

1. 2 lakh IU orally for 6 months
2. 1 lakh IU orally for 6 months
3. 2 lakh IU for 6 weeks
4. 2 lakh IU for 1 year

Answer:  A - 2 lakh IU orally for 6 months

Also read: Last 5 Year PYQs in Pediatrics for FMGE

Q11. Which of the following is correct regarding the Ayushman Bharat scheme?

1. Rs 5 lakh/per family per year is given
2. Rs 10 lakh/per family per year is given
3. Rs 6 lakh/per family per year is given
4. Rs 2 lakh/per family per year is given

 Answer:  A - Rs 5 lakh/per family per year is given

Q12. Which of the following is not a part of the Urban health care delivery system?

1.  PHC
2. CHC
3.  Swasthya chowki
4.  Subcenter

 Answer:  D - Subcenter

Q13. Mosquitoes having spotted wings?

1. Anopheles
2. Culex
3. Aedes
4. Mansonia

Answer:  A -Anopheles

Also read: Last 5 Year PYQs in Ophthalmology for FMGE​

Q14. What is the population served by a single Primary Health Center (PHC) in the plains?

1. 3000
2. 5000
3. 20000
4. 30000

Answer: D - 30000

Q15. What is the CD4 cut off for initiating Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) in the treatment of AIDS?

1. 200
2. 350
3. 500
4. No cut-off

Answer:  D - No cut-off

Q16. Normal Waist to hip-ratio in male is:

1. >0.8 in males
2. >0.85 in females
3.  >0.90 males
4.  <0.90 males

Answer D: <0.90 males

Also read: Last 5 Year PYQs in Microbiology for FMGE

Q17. How can the diagnosis of Rabies be quickly made in a living dog that is displaying symptoms of the disease?

1.  Fluorescent antibody test
2.  Corneal impression
3.  Inoculation in mouse
4.   None of the above

Answer:  A - Fluorescent antibody test

Q18. What is the recommended treatment for a 1-year-old patient diagnosed with Keratomalacia?

1. 1 Lac IU once
2. 1 Lac IU three times
3. 2 Lac IU once
4. 2 Lac IU three times

Answer B: 1 Lac IU three times

Q19. The number of polio cases has been steadily declining in comparison to previous years. This pattern is known as:

1. Seasonal
2. Cyclical
3. Periodical
4. Secular

 Answer D - Secular

Also read: FMGE Previous Year Question Papers

Q20. Cytotoxic drug is disposed in:

1. Yellow bag
2. Red bag
3. Blue bag
4. Black bag

 Answer A - Yellow bag

Q21. What is the term used to describe the value that appears most frequently in a set of data?

1. Median
2. Mode
3. Standard deviation
4. Mean

 Answer B - Mode

Q22. Which of the following is not considered a pillar of primary health care?

1. Health education
2. Intersectoral coordination
3. Appropriate technology
4. Equitable distribution

Answer A - Health education 

Q23. What is the ultimate desired state towards which objectives and resources are aimed in the medical field?

1. Target
2. Mission
3. Goal
4. Plan

 Answer - C: Goal

Q24. A 25 year old female is using a vaginal sponge as a barrier contraceptive during sexual intercourse. Which of the following Spermicides is used in contraceptives 'TODAY'?

1. NET-EN
2. DMPA
3.  Nonoxynol-9
4.  Norethisterone

  Answer - C) Nonoxynol-9 

Q25. Inertization is:

1. Reducing organic and combustible waste to inorganic
2. Burning biomedical waste
3. Biomedical waste converted into non-harmful
4. To avoid water contamination

 Answer C-Biomedical waste converted into non-harmful 

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