Anaemia in Pregnancy
- Previous year questions on Anaemia in Pregnancy for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Obstetrics & Gynaecology section of the exam.
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- 26 live questions in Anaemia in Pregnancy.
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology is worth about 30 of 300 questions on the exam. See every subject’s weightage.
- Question set last updated 6 Sept 2026.
Q1.All the following are hereditary causes of anemia during pregnancy except:
- AThalassemias
- BSickle cell anemia
- CMegaloblastic anemia✓ Correct answer
- DHereditary hemolytic anemia
Q2.Which of the following tests is most sensitive for the detection of iron depletion in pregnancy ?
- ASerum iron
- BSerum ferritin✓ Correct answer
- CSerum transferrin
- DSerum iron binding capacity
Q3.According to WHO, anemia in pregnancy is diagnosed, when hemoglobin is less than:
- A10.0 gm%
- B11.0 gm%✓ Correct answer
- C12.0 gm%
- D9.0 gm%
Q4.Demand of fetus for iron is evident after_____ weeks
- A10
- B20
- C25✓ Correct answer
- D30
Q5.Fetal requirement of iron is :
- A200 mg
- B300 mg✓ Correct answer
- C400 mg
- D500 mg
Q6.Foetal requirement of iron is about:
- A100 mg
- B200 mg
- C300 mg
- D400 mg✓ Correct answer
Q7.How much iron a patient can tolerate at a time given intravenously :
- A1000 mg
- B2000 mg
- C2500 mg✓ Correct answer
- D3000 mg
Q8.The following statements are related to the therapy of iron deficiency anaemia except
- AOral iron can be given only If anemia is detected before 20 weeks of pregnancy✓ Correct answer
- BParenteral iron therapy markedly increases the reticulocyte count within 7-14 days
- CParenteral therapy is ideal during 30-36 weeks
- DBlood transfusion may be useful in severe anaemia beyond 36 weeks
Q9.What is the value of color index in microcytic hypochromic anemia associated with pregnancy :
- AOne
- BLess than one✓ Correct answer
- CMore than one
- DThree
Q10.What is the appearance of the RBCs on the peripheral smear in physiological anaemia of the pregnancy?
- AMicrocytic and Hypochromic
- BMacrocytic and Hyperchromic
- CNormocytic and Normochromic✓ Correct answer
- DMicrocytic and Normochromic
Answer key
Q1: C. Megaloblastic anemia; Q2: B. Serum ferritin; Q3: B. 11.0 gm%; Q4: C. 25; Q5: B. 300 mg; Q6: D. 400 mg; Q7: C. 2500 mg; Q8: A. Oral iron can be given only If anemia is detected before 20 weeks of pregnancy; Q9: B. Less than one; Q10: C. Normocytic and Normochromic.
Other topics in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Anatomy of the Female Pelvic Organs
- Physiology of Conception and Fertilisation
- The Maternal Pelvis and Fetal Skull
- The Placenta and Fetal Membranes
- Sexual Development, Puberty and Adolescent Gynaecology
- Maternal Physiological Changes in Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Diagnosis and Antenatal Assessment
- Antenatal Screening and Investigations
- Imaging in Obstetrics
- Normal Labour: Stages and Mechanism
- Abnormal Labour and Dystocia
- Labour Induction and Augmentation
- Malpresentations and Malpositions
- Assisted Vaginal Delivery: Forceps and Vacuum
- Caesarean Delivery and Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC)
- Puerperium
- Multiple Pregnancy
- Ectopic Pregnancy
- Abortion and Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP)
- Antepartum Haemorrhage
- Postpartum Haemorrhage and Its Management
- Preterm Labour and Post-term Pregnancy
- Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
- Fetal Growth Restriction and Fetal Surveillance
- Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
- Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy
- Thyroid Disorders in Pregnancy
- Cardiac Disease in Pregnancy
- Rhesus Isoimmunisation and Haemolytic Disease
- Liver Disease and Infections in Pregnancy
- Menstrual Disorders and Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
- Urogynaecology and Urinary Incontinence
- Prolapse
- Uterine Fibroids
- Adenomyosis and Endometriosis
- Ovarian Disorders
- Contraception and Sterilisation
- Vaginitis and Vaginal Infections
- Infections of the Vulva
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
- Genital Tuberculosis
- Infertility
- Perimenopause, Menopause and Postmenopausal Bleeding
- Ovarian Tumours
- Vulval and Vaginal Malignancies
- Carcinoma of the Cervix
- Carcinoma of the Endometrium
- Obstetric and Gynaecological Instruments