Medico Legal Autopsy is part of the Medico Legal Autopsy section of Forensic Medicine. Practise 19 exam-style MCQs for NEET PG, FMGE, INI-CET and NEET SS, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation.
Medico Legal Autopsy MCQs explore post-mortem ethanol from fermentation, the order of cavity opening, autopsy at the recovery site in advanced decomposition, and routine sparing of the spinal cord — high-yield NEET PG revision.
Sample Medico Legal Autopsy MCQs with answers
Sample MCQ #1
A person died suddenly, and his family is abroad. His viscera were preserved during autopsy. Which of the following substances can still be detected in his visceral organs even if he did not consume them before death?
AMorphine
BAconite
CArsenic
DAlcohol
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✓ Correct Answer: D. Alcohol
Explanation: When a body is preserved, ethanol may be detected in the viscera because of the fermentation of body fluids and tissues after death. This post-mortem alcohol production can result in a positive ethanol test even if the person did not consume alcohol before dying. Morphine (Options A), Aconite (Option B), and Arsenic (Option C) can only be detected if they were consumed by the person
Sample MCQ #2
In medicolegal autopsy, cavity to be opened first is ?
AThoracic
BAbdomen
CCervical
DAny of the above
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✓ Correct Answer: D. Any of the above
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Any of the above [Ref Reddy 30thle p. 97] Depending on type of case, any of the body cavity can be opened first. Spinal cord is routinely not opened. It is convenient to start the examination with the cavity chiefly affected
Sample MCQ #3
An autopsy may be performed at the site of recovery of the body in all of the following cases except?
APutrefied body
BExhumation
CDistrict Magistrate orders
DDeaths due to RTA
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✓ Correct Answer: D. Deaths due to RTA
In deaths due to RTA, autopsy is usually performed in an equipped mortuary. An autopsy may be performed at the site of recovery of the body, in the following scenarios: Advanced stage of putrefaction as materials of evidentiary value may be lost during transportation. Exhumation If the District Magistrate desires, it to be conducted at the site due to some law-and-order problems. Reference: Textbook of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology: Principles & Practice, Krishan Vij, 5 th edition, Page No. 18.
What you can practise in Medico Legal Autopsy
19 Medico Legal Autopsy MCQs on Forensic Medicine — each with detailed explanations
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Medico Legal Autopsy MCQs explore post-mortem ethanol from fermentation, the order of cavity opening, autopsy at the recovery site in advanced decomposition, and routine sparing of the spinal cord — high-yield NEET PG revision.
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MedLadder includes 19 curated MCQs for Medico Legal Autopsy under Forensic Medicine (Medico Legal Autopsy), covering NEET PG, FMGE, INI-CET and NEET SS preparation.
