Carcinogenesis, Paraneoplastic Syndromes and Tumour Markers
- Previous year questions on Carcinogenesis, Paraneoplastic Syndromes and Tumour Markers for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Pathology section of the exam.
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- 77 live questions in Carcinogenesis, Paraneoplastic Syndromes and Tumour Markers.
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- Question set last updated 6 Sept 2026.
Q1.Which of the following is false regarding HPV virus regarding oncogenesis
- AExpress oncogenic proteins
- BInactivate tumor suppressors,
- CInactivate cyclins✓ Correct answer
- DInhibit apoptosis,
Q2.Which one of the following is not used as a Tumor Marker in Testicular tumors:
- AAFP
- BLDH
- CHCG
- DCEA✓ Correct answer
Q3.AFP is a tumour marker for which of the following?
- AHCC✓ Correct answer
- BRCC
- COncocytoma
- DChordoma
Q4.Carbohydrate tumor marker for breast cancer:
- ACA 15-3✓ Correct answer
- BCA 125
- CCA 34
- DCA 19-9
Q5.Which is not seen in Tumour lysis Syndrome?
- AHypophosphatemia✓ Correct answer
- BHypocalcemia
- CHyperuricemia
- DHyperkalemia
Q6.Alpha feto protein is a tumor marker for:
- AHepatocellular Carcinoma✓ Correct answer
- BOvarian carcinoma
- CSeminoma
- DPheochromocytoma
Q7.what is the marker most predominant in gastrointestinal tumor is ?
- ACD 117✓ Correct answer
- BCD 34
- CCD 56
- DCD 24
Q8.Sunlight is one of the etiological causes of:
- ASquamous cell carcinoma
- BMalignant melanoma
- CBasal cell carcinoma✓ Correct answer
- DPort-wine stain
Q9.Human papillomavirus 16 increases the risk of all Except
- ACervical squamous cell cancer
- BAnal cancer
- CEndometroid adenocarcinoma✓ Correct answer
- DOropharyngeal cancer
Q10.EB Virus is associated with which carcinoma:
- ACarcinoma of larynx
- BCarcinoma of bladder
- CNasopharyngeal carcinoma✓ Correct answer
- DChronic lymphocytic leukemia
Answer key
Q1: C. Inactivate cyclins; Q2: D. CEA; Q3: A. HCC; Q4: A. CA 15-3; Q5: A. Hypophosphatemia; Q6: A. Hepatocellular Carcinoma; Q7: A. CD 117; Q8: C. Basal cell carcinoma; Q9: C. Endometroid adenocarcinoma; Q10: C. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
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