Gastroenterology: practice question

A General Medicine question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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General Medicine · Gastroenterology

Sample item

What is a major cause of chronic liver disease worldwide?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Viral hepatitis

The key Gastroenterology principle supports Viral hepatitis; this option most directly explains the clinical pattern, diagnostic priority, or initial management principle given in the stem.

Option by option

  • A. Simple myopia

    Simple myopia does not match the stated gastroenterology feature.

  • B. Viral hepatitis (correct)

    Correct. Viral hepatitis is directly supported by the key information.

  • C. Appendicitis

    Appendicitis does not address the diagnosis or priority described.

  • D. Otitis media

    Otitis media has a different clinical context and is not the best answer here.

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What is the answer to this General Medicine question?

The best answer is B, Viral hepatitis. The key Gastroenterology principle supports Viral hepatitis; this option most directly explains the clinical pattern, diagnostic priority, or initial management principle given in the stem.

Why is "Simple myopia" not the answer?

Simple myopia does not match the stated gastroenterology feature.

Why is "Appendicitis" not the answer?

Appendicitis does not address the diagnosis or priority described.

Why is "Otitis media" not the answer?

Otitis media has a different clinical context and is not the best answer here.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Gastroenterology in General Medicine. The correct option holds because: Correct. Viral hepatitis is directly supported by the key information.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Gastroenterology?

For each disease know the classic presentation, the best test, and the first-line treatment. Then use the flashcards and the other General Medicine questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.