FMT Clinical and Non-Clinical Practice Questions for NEET PG/FMGE

There is no doubt about the fact that Forensic Medicine and Toxicology (FMT) is a crucial subject for NEET PG and FMGE aspirants. This subject is known to combine clinical and non-clinical knowledge for the seamless assessment of medico-legal cases.

Mastering this high-yield subject enhances your ability to approach the questions with ease and also sharpens your analytical skills.

In this blog, we have curated a list of crucial FMT questions with detailed explanations. These questions cover questions from topics ranging from postmortem findings and medicolegal acts to forensic evidence.

They are sure to reinforce your understanding and tackle challenging scenarios with confidence. Without further ado, let’s explore the questions.

Q1. Match the following neck structure compressed with their respective pressures needed to cause death in hanging.

1. Jugular Veins	a) 10 kg
2. Carotid Arteries	b) 30 kg
3. Trachea	c) 2 kg
4. Vertebral Arteries	d) 15 kg

1. 1-d, 2-a, 3-c, 4-b
2. 1-c, 2-b, 3-a, 4-d
3. 1-b, 2-c, 3-d, 4-a
4. 1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b

Answer: 4) 1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b

Explanation:

Neck structure compressed	Compression Pressure	Result
Jugular Veins	2 kg	Venous congestion leading to cessation of cerebral circulation
Carotid Arteries	2.5 - 10 kg	Cerebral anemia/anoxia
Trachea	15 kg	Asphyxia
Vertebral Arteries	8 - 30 kg	Cerebral anemia/anoxia

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Q2. A 40-year-old male diver is brought to the emergency department after an underwater explosion and complains of severe abdominal pain, nausea, and difficulty breathing. Physical examination reveals tenderness in the abdomen. Which organ is most commonly injured in this patient due to the underwater blast?

1. Lungs
2. Stomach
3. Colon
4. Small intestine

Answer: 3) Colon

Explanation: 

In underwater explosions, injuries to gas-filled organs are more frequent, with the colon being the most commonly affected organ.

Blast injuries are complex physical traumas resulting from direct or indirect exposure to an explosion that causes sudden changes in atmospheric pressure.

Q3. Which of the following is NOT a rule for criminally insane individuals?

1. Curren’s Rule
2. Durham’s Rule
3. American Law Institute Test
4. Morrison's Rule

Answer: 4) Morrison's Rule

Explanation:

Morrison’s Rule is not a recognised rule related to the criminal responsibility of insane individuals. 

Morrison's Rule states that after five months of fetal development, the crown-heel length in centimetres can be divided by five to estimate the fetal age in months. This provides a simple method for assessing gestational age based on fetal size.

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Q4. Which of the following options correctly orders the potency of cannabis products from most potent to least potent?

1. Charas > Hashish oil > Bhang > Ganja
2. Hashish oil > Bhang > Charas > Ganja 
3. Hashish oil >  Charas > Ganja > Bhang
4. Charas > Bhang >  Ganja > Hashish oil 

Answer: 3) Hashish oil >  Charas > Ganja > Bhang

Explanation: 

The list of different forms of cannabis is given below in order of increasing potency.

Form of cannabis	Percentage of active principle
Bhang	15%
Ganja	15-25%
Charas	25-40%
Hashish Oil	>50%

Q5. Which of the following statements accurately describes the differences between a bruise and hypostasis?

1. Bruises are caused by ruptured vessels, but hypostasis from distension of vessels. 
2. Bruises typically have clearly defined margins, but hypostasis merges with the surrounding area.
3. Bruises are often seen in the most dependent parts of the body, but hypostasis is only present at the site of injury.
4. Bruises do not cause elevation of the affected area, while hypostasis may cause swelling.

Answer: 1) Bruises are caused by ruptured vessels, but hypostasis from distension of vessels 

Explanation:

Bruises are caused by ruptured vessels like veins, venules, and arterioles, which may be superficial or deep, whereas hypostasis is due to the distension of vessels that occurs after death. 

Q6. A forensic pathologist examines a body that has suffered extensive thermal injury. Which of the following characteristics would most likely indicate the presence of a heat hematoma as a postmortem finding?

1. Absence of carboxyhemoglobin
2. Reddish brown discolouration of the hematoma
3. Rupture of the meningeal artery
4. Honeycomb appearance of a blood clot

Answer: 4) Honeycomb appearance of a blood clot

Explanation:

The honeycomb appearance of a blood clot is indicative of heat hematoma, which is a specific postmortem finding associated with thermal injuries.

A heat hematoma resembles an extradural haemorrhage in appearance and therefore needs to be differentiated from it.

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Q7. A medical student is studying the anatomical variations of the hymen. Which of the following statements regarding hymen types and their implications is true?

1. A single central opening characterises a septate hymen.
2. The cribriform hymen features multiple small openings in the membrane.
3. An infantile hymen typically has multiple small openings.
4. The annular hymen typically have two side-by-side openings.

Answer: 2) The cribriform hymen features multiple small openings in the membrane.

Explanation:

The cribriform hymen is characterised by multiple openings, which is an accurate description.

Q.8 Which of the following is an indication for pregnancy termination under the eugenic grounds of the MTP Act?

1. Cardiac disease
2. Intractable hyperemesis gravidarum
3. Exposure to teratogenic drugs
4. Rape

Answer: 3) Exposure to teratogenic drugs

Explanation:

Eugenic

Risk of serious physical or mental abnormalities in the fetus (e.g., exposure to teratogenic drugs, infections like rubella, structural abnormalities like anencephaly).

Q9. The appearance of facial pallor after death is an example of which category of postmortem changes?

1. Immediate changes
2. Early changes
3. Late changes
4. Suspended animation

Answer: 2) Early changes

Explanation:

The appearance of facial pallor after death is an example of early postmortem change.

The changes that occur after death, which assist in estimating the time of death and distinguishing between death and suspended animation, can be categorized as follows:

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Q10. A 28-year-old woman presents with allegations of sexual assault. A P/V swab was taken, and a test, as shown below, was performed. Which of the following tests was likely done?

Options

1. Teichmann test
2. Barberio test
3. Takayama test
4. Florence test

Answer: 2) Barberio test 

Explanation:

• The given image shows the Barberio test, indicated by the presence of yellow needle-shaped crystals. 
• The Barberio test specifically detects Spermine, a compound derived from the prostate, and is used to identify seminal fluid.

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