UPSC CMS 2025 Answer Key with Explanations
The UPSC Combined Medical Services (CMS) 2025 examination was successfully conducted on July 20, 2025. TCML (The Charsi of Medical Literature) has meticulously prepared a comprehensive answer key with expert-reviewed explanations for all questions.
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Question 1: Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK)
I. Hypothyroidism
II. Vitamin A deficiency
III. Anemia
IV. Vitamin D deficiency
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Under RBSK (Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram), the deficiencies included are I, II, and IV (Hypothyroidism, Vitamin A deficiency, and Vitamin D deficiency), making option B correct.
RBSK Program Overview:
- Launched in 2013 for child health screening
- Covers 0-18 years age group
- Focuses on 4 D’s: Defects, Diseases, Deficiencies, Development delays
Deficiencies Covered by RBSK:
- Hypothyroidism: ✓ Included – Congenital hypothyroidism screening, impacts growth and development
- Vitamin A Deficiency: ✓ Included – Major cause of childhood blindness, impacts immunity
- Anemia: ✗ Not specifically listed as deficiency under RBSK
- Vitamin D Deficiency: ✓ Included – Causes rickets and bone deformities
Question 2: Pediatric Hyperkalemia Management
I. Intravenous calcium (gluconate or chloride) is given to enhance cellular uptake of potassium
II. Beta adrenergic agonists (salbutamol or terbutaline) are used to stabilize myocardial cell membrane
III. Regular insulin and glucose given intravenously enhance cellular uptake of potassium
IV. Sodium polystyrene sulfonate enhances total body potassium elimination
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The correct statements regarding pediatric hyperkalemia management are III and IV, making option D correct.
Analysis of Each Statement:
- Statement I – Incorrect: IV calcium stabilizes cardiac membrane but doesn’t enhance K⁺ uptake
- Statement II – Incorrect: Beta-agonists enhance cellular K⁺ uptake, calcium stabilizes membrane
- Statement III – Correct: Insulin + glucose activates Na⁺-K⁺-ATPase pump, driving K⁺ into cells
- Statement IV – Correct: Sodium polystyrene sulfonate removes K⁺ via GI tract
Treatment Algorithm:
- Membrane stabilization: IV calcium gluconate
- Cellular shift: Insulin+glucose, beta-agonists
- K⁺ elimination: Exchange resins, dialysis
Question 3: Developmental Milestones
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A child who can make a tower of 3 blocks, runs, copies mother while sweeping, and has 8-10 words has a developmental age of 18 months.
Milestone Analysis:
- Fine Motor: 3-block tower = 18 months
- Gross Motor: Running (stiffly) = 18 months
- Social: Imitating household activities = 18 months
- Language: 8-10 words = 18 months (typical range 10-20 words)
18-Month Milestones:
- Builds tower of 3-4 blocks
- Runs stiffly with frequent falls
- Imitates household activities
- Has vocabulary of 10-20 words
- Follows simple commands
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