Disorders of the Cranial Nerves
- Previous year questions on Disorders of the Cranial Nerves for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Medicine section of the exam.
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- 12 live questions in Disorders of the Cranial Nerves.
- Medicine is worth about 33 of 300 questions on the exam. See every subject’s weightage.
- Question set last updated 6 Sept 2026.
Q1.A neuralgia with trigger zones in the oropharynx and pain in the ear pharynx, nasopharynx, tonsils and posterior tongue is most likely:
- ATrigeminal neuralgia
- BBell's palsy
- CGlossopharyngeal neuralgia✓ Correct answer
- DSphenopalatine neuralgia
Q2.A Patient presents with recurrent episodes of sharp pain over his right cheek that is precipitated on chewing. Between attacks patient is otherwise normal. The most probable diagnosis is?
- APreherpetic neuralgia
- BTrigeminal neuralgia✓ Correct answer
- CMumps
- DThalamic syndrome
Q3.Which of the following is not a test for integrity of 9th and 10th nerve -
- APosition of uvula
- BPalate symmetry
- CTaste
- DTongue Protrusion✓ Correct answer
Q4.A 62-year-old man presents with several weeks of excruciating stabbing pain in his right cheek. This pain occurs several times a day, lasts for a few seconds, and is so intense that he often winces or cries out. Episodes of pain can sometimes be caused by touching the face, or by air blowing on his face. What is the most likely diagnosis?
- ACarotid artery aneurysm
- BMigraine
- CTrigeminal neuralgia✓ Correct answer
- DGlossopharyngeal neuralgia
Q5.Blink reflex is used for
- AMid pontine lesions✓ Correct answer
- BNeuromuscular transmission
- CAxonal neuropathy
- DMotor neuron disease
Q6.All of the following statements about Trigeminal Neuralgia are true Except:
- AMost commonly involves Ophthalmic Division (V1) of Trigeminal Nerve✓ Correct answer
- BAttacks most commonly occur during the day
- CAffects women more than men
- DMore common on the Right Side
Q7.Drug of choice for trigeminal neuralgia is?
- AChlorpromazine
- BCarbamazepine✓ Correct answer
- CGabapentin
- DFluoxetine
Q8.Pseudobulbar palsy is seen with
- AUnilateral corticobulbar lesions
- BBilateral corticobulbar lesions✓ Correct answer
- CCranial nerve IX involvement
- DCranial nerve X involvement
Q9.A patient presents with unilateral painful ophthalmoplegia. Imaging revealed an enlargement of cavernous sinus on the affected side. The likely diagnosis is:
- AGradenigo syndrome
- BCavernous sinus thrombosis
- CTolosa-Hunt Syndrome✓ Correct answer
- DOrbital Pseudotumor
Q10.Tic Douloureux is facial pain traveling through which of the following nerves?
- AFacial
- BHypoglossal
- CTrigeminal✓ Correct answer
- DVestibulocochlear
Answer key
Q1: C. Glossopharyngeal neuralgia; Q2: B. Trigeminal neuralgia; Q3: D. Tongue Protrusion; Q4: C. Trigeminal neuralgia; Q5: A. Mid pontine lesions; Q6: A. Most commonly involves Ophthalmic Division (V1) of Trigeminal Nerve; Q7: B. Carbamazepine; Q8: B. Bilateral corticobulbar lesions; Q9: C. Tolosa-Hunt Syndrome; Q10: C. Trigeminal.
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