The Maternal Pelvis and Fetal Skull
- Previous year questions on The Maternal Pelvis and Fetal Skull for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Obstetrics & Gynaecology section of the exam.
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- 24 live questions in The Maternal Pelvis and Fetal Skull.
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- Question set last updated 27 Aug 2026.
Q1.Most common type of pelvis in women is
- AGynecoid✓ Correct answer
- BAnthrapoid
- CAndroid
- DPlatypelloid
Q2.X-ray pelvimetry is indicated in all the following except
- ASevere CPD✓ Correct answer
- BBreech presentation in vaginal delivery
- COutlet obstruction
- DOsteomalacia
Q3.Diagonal conjugate is defined as the distance between :
- AUpper border of symphysis pubis and the sacral Promontory
- BLower border of symphysis pubis and the sacral Promontory✓ Correct answer
- CLower border of symphysis pubis and the third piece of sacrum
- DLower border of symphysis pubis and tip of sacrum
Q4.The smallest anteroposterior diameter of the pelvic inlet is called the?
- AInterspinous diameter
- BTrue conjugate
- CObstetric conjugate✓ Correct answer
- DDiagonal conjugate
Q5.Obstetrical conjugate is estimated indirectly from
- ADiagonal conjugate✓ Correct answer
- BTrue conjugate
- COblique conjugate
- DTransverse conjugate
Q6.Smallest pelvic diameter is
- ATrue conjugate
- BInterspinous diameter✓ Correct answer
- CIntertuberous diameter
- DPosterior sagittal diameter
Q7.The least common type of female pelvis is
- AGynecoid
- BAndroid
- CAnthropoid
- DPlatypelloid✓ Correct answer
Q8.Importance of the plane of midpelvis is
- ASuperior strait
- BInferior strait
- CPlane of least pelvic dimensions✓ Correct answer
- DPlane of greatest pelvic dimensions
Q9.In the pelvic inlet, which is the shortest anteroposterior diameter?
- ATrue conjugate
- BObstetric conjugate✓ Correct answer
- CAnatomical conjugate
- DBispinous diameter
Q10.Smallest diameter of pelvis is?
- AInterspinous diameter✓ Correct answer
- BTrue conjugate
- CDiagonal conjugate
- DInteuberous diameter
Answer key
Q1: A. Gynecoid; Q2: A. Severe CPD; Q3: B. Lower border of symphysis pubis and the sacral Promontory; Q4: C. Obstetric conjugate; Q5: A. Diagonal conjugate; Q6: B. Interspinous diameter; Q7: D. Platypelloid; Q8: C. Plane of least pelvic dimensions; Q9: B. Obstetric conjugate; Q10: A. Interspinous diameter.
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- Maternal Physiological Changes in Pregnancy
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- Multiple Pregnancy
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- Postpartum Haemorrhage and Its Management
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