Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Previous year questions on Autism Spectrum Disorder for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Psychiatry section of the exam.
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- 46 live questions in Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- 1 of 46 questions carries a verified exam year: 2017.
- Psychiatry is worth about 6 of 300 questions on the exam. See every subject’s weightage.
- Question set last updated 6 Sept 2026.
Q1.A 6 year old child who doesn't interact with other children of his age group and prefers playing alone in the same manner, is likely to be suffering from:-
- AAutism✓ Correct answer
- BADHD
- CDepression
- DBipolar disorder
Q2.Which of the following is not a central characteristic of childhood autism?
- AImpaired social interaction
- BImpaired communication
- CRestricted, repetitive behaviour
- DCallous and unemotional traits✓ Correct answer
Q3.Which of the following is the fastest growing developmental disorder?
- ASpecific learning disorder
- BIntellectual developmental disorder
- CChildhood onset fluency disorder
- DAutism spectrum disorder✓ Correct answer
Q4.In a child of Rett syndrome, all of the following are seen except:
- AMacrocephaly✓ Correct answer
- BMental retardation
- CAbnormal dendritic connections
- DSeizures
Q5.A 3 year old child presents with normal development milestones except delayed speech and poor concentration. He has difficulty in communication and relating to others and also difficulty in making friends but plays with himself. The likely diagnosis is:
- AAutism✓ Correct answer
- BADHD
- CSpecific learning disability
- DMental retardation
Q6.Heller's syndrome is characterized by regression of milestones after _________
- A1 year
- B2 years✓ Correct answer
- C3 years
- D6 months
Q7.A 6-year-old boy does not show any interest in other children, ignores adults other than his parents. He spends hours lining up his toy cars or spinning their wheels. He rarely uses speech to communicate. He remains confined to himself. If his routine is disturbed, he becomes restless. Which of the following disorders the child is most likely suffering from?
- ASocial phobia
- BIntellectual disability
- CADHD
- DAutism✓ Correct answer
Q8.Autism is characterised by-
- ABiological causation
- BPervasive social and language communication problem✓ Correct answer
- CMetabolic disease
- DMainly due to hypothalamic damage
Q9.A child is suspected of having an autistic disorder. All are TRUE about autism, EXCEPT:
- AAge between 18-24 months
- BChild is able to interact✓ Correct answer
- CRepetitive behavior is seen
- DLanguage is not well developed
Q10.Most common cause of death in Rett's syndrome is
- AHypoglycemia
- BCardiac arrhythmias✓ Correct answer
- CSeizures
- DRespiratory failure
Answer key
Q1: A. Autism; Q2: D. Callous and unemotional traits; Q3: D. Autism spectrum disorder; Q4: A. Macrocephaly; Q5: A. Autism; Q6: B. 2 years; Q7: D. Autism; Q8: B. Pervasive social and language communication problem; Q9: B. Child is able to interact; Q10: B. Cardiac arrhythmias.
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