Labour Induction and Augmentation
- Previous year questions on Labour Induction and Augmentation for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Obstetrics & Gynaecology section of the exam.
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- 9 live questions in Labour Induction and Augmentation.
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology is worth about 30 of 300 questions on the exam. See every subject’s weightage.
- Question set last updated 27 Aug 2026.
Q1.Oxytocin infusion should be discontinued if there are more than ----- contractions consistently every 15minutes
- A3
- B5
- C7✓ Correct answer
- D10
Q2.Which of the following is a mechanical method of cervical induction?
- APGE1 Oral Induction
- BPGE1 Vaginal induction
- CPGE2 vaginal Induction
- DTranscervical Foleys catheter✓ Correct answer
Q3.All of the following are true about augmentation of labor except:
- ATwin pregnancy precludes the use of oxytocin✓ Correct answer
- BAmniotomy decreases the need for oxytocin use
- CMethods of augmentation does not increase the risk of operational management
- DAssociated with a risk of uterine hyper stimulation
Q4.A primigravida came to the labor room at 40 weeks + 5 days gestation for induction of labor. On per vaginal examination, the cervix is 1 cm dilated and 30% effaced. The vertex is at --1 station and the cervix is soft and posterior. What will be the modified bishop score for this lady?
- A0
- B3
- C5✓ Correct answer
- D8
Q5.All are contraindications to induce labor except
- AIUGR✓ Correct answer
- BBreech presentation
- CTwin pregnancy
- DPrevious classical C-section
Q6.All are Pharmacological methods of cervical ripening except?
- APge2
- BPge1
- CMifepristone
- DTranscervical Catheter✓ Correct answer
Q7.Bishops score includes:
- ADilatation of cervix
- BEffacement
- CCervical softening
- DAll of the above✓ Correct answer
Q8.Best method of induction of labour in hydramnios:
- AHigh rupture of the membranes
- BLow rupture of the membranes
- CAbdominal amniocentesis followed by stabilising oxytocin drip✓ Correct answer
- DProstaglandins
Q9.Induction of labor is done in all except:
- AHea disease✓ Correct answer
- BPreeclampsia
- CAbruptio placenta hemorrhage
- DChronic poiyhydromnios
Answer key
Q1: C. 7; Q2: D. Transcervical Foleys catheter; Q3: A. Twin pregnancy precludes the use of oxytocin; Q4: C. 5; Q5: A. IUGR; Q6: D. Transcervical Catheter; Q7: D. All of the above; Q8: C. Abdominal amniocentesis followed by stabilising oxytocin drip; Q9: A. Hea disease.
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
- 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
- Anaemia in Pregnancy
- 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