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DNB Genetics solved question papers

382 Previous year DNB Genetics theory questions, from papers spanning 2017 to 2026, each with a written answer.

What is in this DNB Genetics question bank

Every question below was typed out of an actual DNB Genetics theory paper, tagged with its year, month, paper number and marks, so you can revise one paper at a time or one topic across every year. DNB and DrNB theory question papers set by the National Board of Examinations, 2011 to 2026.

Questions
382
Recent years
2017 to 2026
Papers
Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3

Sample questions from DNB Genetics papers

Five questions exactly as they appeared on the paper. 377 more, plus written answers, with a subscription.

  1. 2026 · April · Paper 1 · 10 marks

    What is a gene? Describe the parts of a protein-coding region of a gene. Give examples of disorders due to mutations in the non-coding areas of a gene. [2+5+3]

  2. 2026 · April · Paper 1 · 10 marks

    What do you understand by small interfering RNA (siRNA)? Describe its role in health and disease. [3+7]

  3. 2026 · April · Paper 1 · 10 marks

    Describe chromosomal rearrangement and its types. Describe the effects and prediction methods of balanced chromosomal rearrangement in relation to outcome of pregnancy. [5+5]

  4. 2026 · April · Paper 1 · 10 marks

    What is PubMed? How do you use Boolean operators during PubMed search? How do you use single citation matcher? What is the importance of MeSH terms and its use during PubMed search? [2+3+2+3]

  5. 2026 · April · Paper 1 · 10 marks

    What are the various forms of Non-Mendelian inheritance? Describe the mechanism, clinical effects and methods of diagnosis of codominant inheritance and sex linked inheritance. [5+5]

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Common questions

How many DNB Genetics previous year questions are available?
382 DNB Genetics theory questions, from papers spanning 2017 to 2026.
Which years of DNB Genetics question papers are covered?
Recent papers on the site cover 2026, 2025, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017.
Do the DNB Genetics questions come with answers?
Yes. Every question has a written long-form answer, a table answer and a mind map, available after sign-in. The sample questions on this page are shown without answers.

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