Create a pdf of questions from analysing previous year papers for upsc cms exam preparation from most asked questions to least asked questions

The UPSC CMS (Combined Medical Services) exam tests medical graduates across Paper 1 (General Medicine + Paediatrics) and Paper 2 (Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Preventive & Social Medicine). Let me research the most frequently asked topics from previous years.
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from reportlab.lib.pagesizes import A4
from reportlab.lib.styles import getSampleStyleSheet, ParagraphStyle
from reportlab.lib.units import cm
from reportlab.lib import colors
from reportlab.platypus import (
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    HRFlowable, PageBreak, KeepTogether
)
from reportlab.lib.enums import TA_CENTER, TA_LEFT, TA_JUSTIFY
from reportlab.pdfgen import canvas
from reportlab.platypus.doctemplate import PageTemplate, BaseDocTemplate, Frame
from reportlab.platypus import NextPageTemplate

# ─── Colour palette ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
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LIGHT_BLUE  = colors.HexColor("#e8eaf6")
ACCENT      = colors.HexColor("#c62828")
GREEN       = colors.HexColor("#1b5e20")
LIGHT_GREEN = colors.HexColor("#e8f5e9")
ORANGE      = colors.HexColor("#e65100")
LIGHT_ORANGE= colors.HexColor("#fff3e0")
GREY        = colors.HexColor("#37474f")
LIGHT_GREY  = colors.HexColor("#eceff1")
WHITE       = colors.white
YELLOW_BG   = colors.HexColor("#fffde7")

OUTPUT = "/home/daytona/workspace/upsc-cms-prep/UPSC_CMS_PYQ_Analysis.pdf"

# ─── Styles ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
styles = getSampleStyleSheet()

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# ─── Data ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
# Subject distribution (avg %)
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    ("Surgery", 18.0, MED_BLUE),
    ("Gynaecology & Obstetrics", 17.0, colors.HexColor("#6a1b9a")),
    ("Preventive & Social Medicine (PSM)", 15.0, GREEN),
    ("Paediatrics", 11.3, ORANGE),
]

# ─── Questions database ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
# Format: (frequency_tag, question_text, options_list, correct_answer_letter, hint)
# Frequency tags: "★★★★★" = asked 5+ times, "★★★★" = 4x, "★★★" = 3x, "★★" = 2x, "★" = 1x

QDB = {
    "PAPER I - GENERAL MEDICINE": [
        {
            "subheading": "Cardiology (Most Repeated - ~8-10 Qs per year)",
            "questions": [
                ("★★★★★",
                 "1. A 55-year-old male presents with acute chest pain radiating to the left arm, diaphoresis and ST elevation in leads II, III, aVF. The most likely diagnosis is:",
                 ["A. Anterior STEMI", "B. Inferior STEMI", "C. Lateral STEMI", "D. Posterior MI"],
                 "B",
                 "Inferior STEMI: ST elevation in II, III, aVF — supplied by RCA. Asked in 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024."),
                ("★★★★★",
                 "2. Which of the following is NOT a feature of cardiac tamponade (Beck's triad)?",
                 ["A. Hypotension", "B. Muffled heart sounds", "C. Raised JVP", "D. Pulsus alternans"],
                 "D",
                 "Beck's triad = Hypotension + Muffled heart sounds + Raised JVP. Pulsus paradoxus (not alternans) is seen. Very frequently asked."),
                ("★★★★★",
                 "3. A patient presents with sudden-onset palpitations, HR 160/min, narrow QRS, no P waves visible — rhythm most likely is:",
                 ["A. Ventricular tachycardia", "B. Atrial flutter", "C. SVT (AVNRT)", "D. WPW syndrome"],
                 "C",
                 "AVNRT: most common SVT, narrow complex, regular, P waves hidden in QRS. Treated with adenosine."),
                ("★★★★",
                 "4. Which murmur is associated with mitral stenosis?",
                 ["A. Pansystolic at apex", "B. Mid-diastolic rumble at apex", "C. Early diastolic at LSB", "D. Ejection systolic at right 2nd ICS"],
                 "B",
                 "MS: Low-pitched, mid-diastolic rumble with opening snap. Heard best at apex with bell in left lateral position."),
                ("★★★★",
                 "5. The drug of choice for rate control in atrial fibrillation with heart failure is:",
                 ["A. Metoprolol", "B. Diltiazem", "C. Digoxin", "D. Amiodarone"],
                 "C",
                 "Digoxin is preferred when AF is with heart failure. Beta-blockers and CCBs are negative inotropes and worsen HF."),
                ("★★★★",
                 "6. A 60-year-old hypertensive presents with tearing chest pain radiating to the back. BP right arm 160/90, left arm 120/80. Most likely diagnosis:",
                 ["A. Acute MI", "B. Pulmonary embolism", "C. Aortic dissection", "D. Pericarditis"],
                 "C",
                 "Aortic dissection: tearing back pain + BP differential between arms. CT aortography is gold standard."),
                ("★★★",
                 "7. Which of the following ECG changes is characteristic of hyperkalaemia?",
                 ["A. Prolonged QT", "B. Peaked T waves", "C. ST depression", "D. U waves"],
                 "B",
                 "Hyperkalaemia progression: Peaked T → Widened QRS → Sine wave pattern. U waves are seen in hypokalaemia."),
                ("★★★",
                 "8. Dressler's syndrome occurs:",
                 ["A. Immediately after MI", "B. 2-10 weeks after MI", "C. 6 months after MI", "D. 1 year after MI"],
                 "B",
                 "Dressler's (post-MI pericarditis): autoimmune, 2-10 weeks post-MI. Treated with aspirin/NSAIDs."),
            ]
        },
        {
            "subheading": "Respiratory Medicine (6-8 Qs per year)",
            "questions": [
                ("★★★★★",
                 "9. A patient with progressive dyspnoea, FEV1/FVC ratio < 0.7, FEV1 40% predicted — GOLD classification is:",
                 ["A. GOLD I (Mild)", "B. GOLD II (Moderate)", "C. GOLD III (Severe)", "D. GOLD IV (Very Severe)"],
                 "C",
                 "COPD GOLD classification: I>80%, II 50-80%, III 30-50%, IV<30% FEV1. Asked repeatedly since 2018."),
                ("★★★★★",
                 "10. The most common opportunistic infection in HIV/AIDS in India is:",
                 ["A. PCP pneumonia", "B. Tuberculosis", "C. CMV retinitis", "D. Cryptococcal meningitis"],
                 "B",
                 "TB is the most common OI in HIV in India/developing world. PCP is most common in western countries."),
                ("★★★★",
                 "11. Which finding on CXR is pathognomonic of primary TB?",
                 ["A. Ghon focus alone", "B. Ghon complex (Ranke complex)", "C. Miliary shadows", "D. Pleural effusion"],
                 "B",
                 "Ghon complex = Ghon focus + ipsilateral hilar lymphadenopathy. Also called Ranke complex when calcified."),
                ("★★★★",
                 "12. In a patient with acute severe asthma, which finding indicates life-threatening status?",
                 ["A. PEFR 50-75% predicted", "B. PaO2 < 8 kPa", "C. HR > 110/min", "D. Respiratory rate > 25/min"],
                 "B",
                 "Life-threatening asthma: PEFR <33%, silent chest, PaO2 <8kPa, PaCO2 normal/raised, altered consciousness."),
                ("★★★",
                 "13. Pancoast tumour (superior sulcus tumour) classically presents with:",
                 ["A. Haemoptysis + clubbing", "B. Shoulder pain + Horner's syndrome", "C. SVC obstruction", "D. Pleural effusion"],
                 "B",
                 "Pancoast: apical lung cancer invading brachial plexus (shoulder/arm pain) + stellate ganglion (Horner's syndrome)."),
                ("★★★",
                 "14. Which pleural fluid finding is consistent with exudate (Light's criteria)?",
                 ["A. Pleural/serum protein ratio < 0.5", "B. Pleural/serum LDH ratio > 0.6", "C. Pleural LDH < 2/3 upper limit normal", "D. Pleural protein < 3 g/dL"],
                 "B",
                 "Light's criteria exudate: protein ratio >0.5 OR LDH ratio >0.6 OR pleural LDH > 2/3 upper limit of serum normal."),
            ]
        },
        {
            "subheading": "Gastroenterology (5-7 Qs per year)",
            "questions": [
                ("★★★★★",
                 "15. A 45-year-old alcoholic male presents with jaundice, ascites, spider naevi, and caput medusae. Liver biopsy shows Mallory bodies. The diagnosis is:",
                 ["A. Viral hepatitis", "B. Alcoholic hepatitis/cirrhosis", "C. Primary biliary cirrhosis", "D. Wilson's disease"],
                 "B",
                 "Alcoholic liver disease hallmarks: Mallory bodies (intracytoplasmic hyaline), AST:ALT ratio >2:1, fatty change."),
                ("★★★★",
                 "16. Which hepatitis virus is associated with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) most commonly in India?",
                 ["A. Hepatitis A", "B. Hepatitis B", "C. Hepatitis C", "D. Hepatitis E"],
                 "B",
                 "HBV is the most common cause of HCC worldwide and in India. AFP is the tumour marker. HBsAg is the screening test."),
                ("★★★★",
                 "17. The gold standard investigation for oesophageal varices is:",
                 ["A. Barium swallow", "B. Upper GI endoscopy", "C. CT scan", "D. Doppler ultrasound"],
                 "B",
                 "Upper GI endoscopy (OGD) is gold standard for varices — also allows banding/sclerotherapy. First-line management."),
                ("★★★",
                 "18. A patient with chronic diarrhoea, iron deficiency anaemia, and positive anti-TTG antibody most likely has:",
                 ["A. Crohn's disease", "B. Coeliac disease", "C. Ulcerative colitis", "D. Tropical sprue"],
                 "B",
                 "Coeliac: anti-tissue transglutaminase (TTG) IgA is the most sensitive screening test. Confirmed by duodenal biopsy."),
                ("★★★",
                 "19. In acute pancreatitis, which scoring system predicts severity at 48 hours?",
                 ["A. Glasgow score", "B. Ranson's criteria", "C. Both A and B", "D. APACHE II only"],
                 "B",
                 "Ranson's criteria: 5 at admission + 6 at 48 hours = 11 parameters. Glasgow/Imrie uses 8 criteria at 48 hours."),
            ]
        },
        {
            "subheading": "Nephrology (4-6 Qs per year)",
            "questions": [
                ("★★★★★",
                 "20. A patient presents with haematuria, red cell casts in urine, hypertension, and oliguria 2 weeks after a sore throat. The diagnosis is:",
                 ["A. IgA nephropathy", "B. Post-streptococcal GN", "C. Nephrotic syndrome", "D. Rapidly progressive GN"],
                 "B",
                 "PSGN: 1-3 weeks after throat infection (2-6 weeks after skin). Classic triad: haematuria, hypertension, oedema."),
                ("★★★★",
                 "21. Nephrotic syndrome is defined by which combination?",
                 ["A. Proteinuria >1g/day + haematuria", "B. Proteinuria >3.5g/day + hypoalbuminaemia + oedema + hyperlipidaemia", "C. Proteinuria >2g/day + RBC casts", "D. Creatinine >2 + proteinuria"],
                 "B",
                 "Nephrotic syndrome: heavy proteinuria (>3.5g/day), hypoalbuminaemia (<3g/dL), generalised oedema, hyperlipidaemia, lipiduria."),
                ("★★★",
                 "22. The most common cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in India is:",
                 ["A. Hypertension", "B. Diabetes mellitus", "C. Glomerulonephritis", "D. Polycystic kidney disease"],
                 "B",
                 "Diabetic nephropathy is the leading cause of CKD/ESRD in India and worldwide. First sign: microalbuminuria."),
                ("★★★",
                 "23. Which electrolyte abnormality is most dangerous in CKD and requires urgent treatment?",
                 ["A. Hyperphosphataemia", "B. Hyperkalaemia", "C. Metabolic acidosis", "D. Hyponatraemia"],
                 "B",
                 "Hyperkalaemia is life-threatening — causes fatal arrhythmias. Urgent treatment: calcium gluconate, insulin-dextrose, sodium bicarbonate."),
            ]
        },
        {
            "subheading": "Infectious Diseases & Tropical Medicine (5-7 Qs per year)",
            "questions": [
                ("★★★★★",
                 "24. The diagnostic test of choice for malaria is:",
                 ["A. Thick and thin blood smear", "B. Rapid diagnostic test (RDT)", "C. PCR", "D. Widal test"],
                 "A",
                 "Thick smear: for detection (higher sensitivity); Thin smear: for species identification. Gold standard = peripheral blood smear."),
                ("★★★★★",
                 "25. Widal test becomes positive in typhoid fever after:",
                 ["A. 1st week", "B. 2nd week", "C. 3rd week", "D. 4th week"],
                 "B",
                 "Widal test: agglutinating antibodies appear in 2nd week. Blood culture (most sensitive) is positive in 1st week."),
                ("★★★★",
                 "26. A patient from Bihar presents with prolonged fever, weight loss, splenomegaly, and pancytopenia. Aldehyde test is positive. Diagnosis:",
                 ["A. Malaria", "B. Typhoid", "C. Visceral leishmaniasis (Kala-azar)", "D. Brucellosis"],
                 "C",
                 "Kala-azar: aldehyde (Napier's) test positive due to hypergammaglobulinaemia. Also rK39 antigen test. Treatment: liposomal amphotericin B."),
                ("★★★★",
                 "27. Which is the vector of dengue fever?",
                 ["A. Anopheles mosquito", "B. Aedes aegypti", "C. Culex mosquito", "D. Sandfly"],
                 "B",
                 "Dengue: Aedes aegypti (daytime biter). NS1 antigen detectable in first 5 days. IgM/IgG antibodies after 5 days."),
                ("★★★",
                 "28. A 25-year-old male returns from Rajasthan with fever, dry cough, and a chest X-ray showing mediastinal widening. Blood culture on special media is needed. Diagnosis:",
                 ["A. Anthrax", "B. Plague", "C. Tularaemia", "D. Melioidosis"],
                 "A",
                 "Pulmonary anthrax (Woolsorter's disease): mediastinal widening on CXR. Caused by Bacillus anthracis."),
            ]
        },
        {
            "subheading": "Endocrinology (4-5 Qs per year)",
            "questions": [
                ("★★★★★",
                 "29. HbA1c of 8.5% corresponds approximately to a mean plasma glucose of:",
                 ["A. 150 mg/dL", "B. 197 mg/dL", "C. 250 mg/dL", "D. 120 mg/dL"],
                 "B",
                 "Formula: Mean plasma glucose = (HbA1c x 28.7) - 46.7. HbA1c 8.5% = ~197 mg/dL. Very frequently tested."),
                ("★★★★",
                 "30. A patient presents with weight gain, moon face, buffalo hump, purple striae, and hypertension. 24-hour urinary free cortisol is elevated. Diagnosis:",
                 ["A. Addison's disease", "B. Cushing's syndrome", "C. Acromegaly", "D. Conn's syndrome"],
                 "B",
                 "Cushing's syndrome: hypercortisolism. Most common cause: exogenous steroid use. ACTH-dependent: pituitary (Cushing's disease) or ectopic."),
                ("★★★★",
                 "31. The initial treatment of thyroid storm includes all EXCEPT:",
                 ["A. Propylthiouracil (PTU)", "B. Propranolol", "C. Iodine (Lugol's)", "D. Radioactive iodine"],
                 "D",
                 "Thyroid storm: Propranolol (block T4→T3) + PTU + iodine (given 1 hour after PTU) + steroids. RAI is contraindicated."),
                ("★★★",
                 "32. Which investigation is the gold standard for diagnosing primary hyperaldosteronism (Conn's syndrome)?",
                 ["A. Serum aldosterone level", "B. Aldosterone:renin ratio", "C. Adrenal vein sampling", "D. CT adrenals"],
                 "C",
                 "Adrenal vein sampling is the gold standard to distinguish adrenal adenoma from bilateral hyperplasia."),
            ]
        },
        {
            "subheading": "Haematology (4-5 Qs per year)",
            "questions": [
                ("★★★★★",
                 "33. A patient with sickle cell disease presents with severe bone pain and fever. The most common precipitant is:",
                 ["A. Dehydration", "B. Cold exposure", "C. Infection", "D. Both A and C"],
                 "D",
                 "Vaso-occlusive crisis precipitants: infection, dehydration, cold, hypoxia, stress. Most common = infection."),
                ("★★★★",
                 "34. Pancytopenia with hypocellular bone marrow on trephine biopsy is characteristic of:",
                 ["A. Leukaemia", "B. Aplastic anaemia", "C. Myelofibrosis", "D. B12 deficiency"],
                 "B",
                 "Aplastic anaemia: hypocellular marrow with fat replacement. Fanconi anaemia (congenital) vs. idiopathic (acquired). Treat with BMT/ATG."),
                ("★★★",
                 "35. The most common type of childhood leukaemia is:",
                 ["A. AML", "B. CML", "C. ALL", "D. CLL"],
                 "C",
                 "ALL is the most common childhood cancer and leukaemia. Peak age 2-5 years. 80% cure rate with chemotherapy."),
                ("★★★",
                 "36. Vitamin B12 deficiency causes which type of anaemia?",
                 ["A. Microcytic hypochromic", "B. Normocytic normochromic", "C. Macrocytic megaloblastic", "D. Haemolytic"],
                 "C",
                 "B12/folate deficiency: macrocytic megaloblastic anaemia + hypersegmented neutrophils. B12 also causes subacute combined degeneration of spinal cord."),
            ]
        },
        {
            "subheading": "Neurology (4-5 Qs per year)",
            "questions": [
                ("★★★★★",
                 "37. A 70-year-old male with atrial fibrillation develops sudden onset right hemiplegia and aphasia. The most likely mechanism is:",
                 ["A. Thrombosis", "B. Cardioembolism", "C. Haemorrhage", "D. Vasospasm"],
                 "B",
                 "AF is the most common cardiac source of emboli causing stroke. Anticoagulation (warfarin/NOAC) reduces stroke risk by 70%."),
                ("★★★★",
                 "38. Kernig's sign and Brudzinski's sign are features of:",
                 ["A. Raised ICP", "B. Meningeal irritation (meningitis)", "C. Cerebellar pathology", "D. Frontal lobe lesion"],
                 "B",
                 "Meningism: neck stiffness + Kernig's + Brudzinski's. Kernig's: unable to extend knee when hip flexed 90°. Classic teaching!"),
                ("★★★★",
                 "39. The drug of choice for trigeminal neuralgia is:",
                 ["A. Phenytoin", "B. Carbamazepine", "C. Gabapentin", "D. Amitriptyline"],
                 "B",
                 "Carbamazepine is first-line for trigeminal neuralgia (tic douloureux). Affects V2 and V3 dermatomes."),
                ("★★★",
                 "40. A patient with sudden severe headache describes it as 'worst headache of life'. The investigation of choice is:",
                 ["A. MRI brain", "B. CT scan head", "C. LP if CT negative", "D. Both B and C"],
                 "D",
                 "Subarachnoid haemorrhage (thunderclap headache): CT first (90% sensitive). If CT negative but clinical suspicion high → LP (xanthochromia after 12 hours)."),
            ]
        },
        {
            "subheading": "Rheumatology (3-4 Qs per year)",
            "questions": [
                ("★★★★",
                 "41. A 35-year-old female presents with butterfly rash, photosensitivity, arthritis, and positive ANA. The diagnosis is:",
                 ["A. Dermatomyositis", "B. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)", "C. Systemic sclerosis", "D. Rheumatoid arthritis"],
                 "B",
                 "SLE: butterfly rash + ANA + anti-dsDNA (specific) + anti-Smith (specific). 11 ACR/EULAR criteria. F:M = 9:1."),
                ("★★★",
                 "42. Which of the following is NOT a criterion for rheumatoid arthritis (2010 ACR/EULAR)?",
                 ["A. Seronegative RF and anti-CCP", "B. Morning stiffness > 1 hour", "C. Symmetrical small joint involvement", "D. Elevated CRP/ESR"],
                 "B",
                 "Morning stiffness > 1 hour is the old 1987 criterion; the 2010 criteria focus on joint distribution, serology, duration, and acute-phase reactants."),
                ("★★★",
                 "43. Gout is caused by deposition of which crystals?",
                 ["A. Calcium pyrophosphate (pseudogout)", "B. Monosodium urate (MSU)", "C. Hydroxyapatite", "D. Calcium oxalate"],
                 "B",
                 "Gout: MSU crystals, negatively birefringent (yellow under parallel polarised light). Pseudogout: calcium pyrophosphate, positively birefringent."),
            ]
        },
        {
            "subheading": "Dermatology & STIs (2-3 Qs per year)",
            "questions": [
                ("★★★",
                 "44. The Nikolsky sign (skin detachment with lateral pressure) is positive in:",
                 ["A. Psoriasis", "B. Pemphigus vulgaris", "C. Lichen planus", "D. Erythema multiforme"],
                 "B",
                 "Nikolsky sign: positive in pemphigus vulgaris, staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS). Indicates intraepidermal blister."),
                ("★★★",
                 "45. The primary chancre of syphilis is characteristically:",
                 ["A. Painful ulcer", "B. Multiple vesicles", "C. Painless indurated ulcer", "D. Purulent discharge"],
                 "C",
                 "Primary syphilis: painless indurated chancre with painless lymphadenopathy. Caused by Treponema pallidum. Treat with benzathine penicillin."),
                ("★★",
                 "46. Koebner's phenomenon (isomorphic response) is seen in:",
                 ["A. Acne vulgaris", "B. Psoriasis", "C. Eczema", "D. Rosacea"],
                 "B",
                 "Koebner phenomenon: new skin lesions at sites of trauma. Classic in psoriasis, lichen planus, vitiligo."),
            ]
        },
    ],
    "PAPER I - PAEDIATRICS": [
        {
            "subheading": "Neonatal Milestones & Development (3-4 Qs per year)",
            "questions": [
                ("★★★★★",
                 "47. A child starts walking independently at 13 months, says 2-3 words, pincer grasp at 9 months. This developmental milestone is:",
                 ["A. Normal", "B. Slightly delayed", "C. Significantly delayed", "D. Cannot determine"],
                 "A",
                 "Developmental milestones: Walk independently by 15 months, 2 words by 12 months, pincer grasp by 9-10 months. This child is normal."),
                ("★★★★",
                 "48. The most common cause of neonatal jaundice in the first 24 hours is:",
                 ["A. Physiological jaundice", "B. Haemolytic disease of newborn (HDN)", "C. Breast milk jaundice", "D. Neonatal hepatitis"],
                 "B",
                 "Jaundice <24 hours = always pathological = HDN (Rh/ABO incompatibility). Physiological jaundice appears day 2-3."),
                ("★★★",
                 "49. Apgar score is assessed at:",
                 ["A. 1 minute only", "B. 5 minutes only", "C. 1 and 5 minutes", "D. 1, 5, and 10 minutes"],
                 "C",
                 "Apgar score at 1 min (immediate status) and 5 min (response to resuscitation). Parameters: A-ppearance, P-ulse, G-rimace, A-ctivity, R-espiration."),
            ]
        },
        {
            "subheading": "Nutrition & Immunisation (3-4 Qs per year)",
            "questions": [
                ("★★★★★",
                 "50. Kwashiorkor is differentiated from marasmus by the presence of:",
                 ["A. Muscle wasting", "B. Oedema", "C. Stunting", "D. Wasting"],
                 "B",
                 "Kwashiorkor: protein deficiency → hypoalbuminaemia → oedema, moon face, flaky paint dermatosis. Marasmus: calorie deficiency → wasting."),
                ("★★★★",
                 "51. The vaccine that is contraindicated in HIV-positive children is:",
                 ["A. OPV (oral polio vaccine)", "B. IPV (inactivated polio vaccine)", "C. Hepatitis B", "D. DPT"],
                 "A",
                 "Live vaccines contraindicated in immunocompromised: OPV (use IPV instead), BCG (if severely immunocompromised), MMR."),
                ("★★★",
                 "52. The recommended daily allowance (RDA) of vitamin A for children 1-3 years is:",
                 ["A. 300 mcg RAE", "B. 400 mcg RAE", "C. 500 mcg RAE", "D. 600 mcg RAE"],
                 "A",
                 "RDA Vitamin A: Infants 400-500 mcg, children 1-3 years 300 mcg, 4-8 years 400 mcg, adults 700-900 mcg RAE."),
            ]
        },
        {
            "subheading": "Paediatric Infectious Diseases (2-3 Qs per year)",
            "questions": [
                ("★★★★",
                 "53. The most common bacterial cause of meningitis in neonates (0-3 months) is:",
                 ["A. Neisseria meningitidis", "B. Streptococcus pneumoniae", "C. Group B Streptococcus (GBS)", "D. Listeria monocytogenes"],
                 "C",
                 "Neonatal meningitis: GBS + E. coli + Listeria. After 3 months: S. pneumoniae, N. meningitidis, H. influenzae."),
                ("★★★",
                 "54. A child presents with stridor, barking cough, and low-grade fever. X-ray neck shows 'steeple sign'. Diagnosis:",
                 ["A. Acute epiglottitis", "B. Croup (laryngotracheobronchitis)", "C. Diphtheria", "D. Foreign body aspiration"],
                 "B",
                 "Croup: parainfluenza virus, steeple sign on AP neck X-ray. Treatment: nebulised adrenaline + steroids. Epiglottitis: 'thumbprint sign'."),
            ]
        },
    ],
    "PAPER II - SURGERY": [
        {
            "subheading": "Trauma & Emergency Surgery (5-6 Qs per year)",
            "questions": [
                ("★★★★★",
                 "55. A patient involved in an RTA presents with haemodynamic instability, dullness to percussion in right chest, and absent breath sounds. Immediate management:",
                 ["A. Chest X-ray", "B. CT thorax", "C. Needle decompression", "D. Chest drain (intercostal tube)"],
                 "D",
                 "Haemothorax: massive haemothorax requires chest drain (not needle decompression). Needle decompression is for tension pneumothorax."),
                ("★★★★★",
                 "56. A patient has 'seat belt sign' on the abdomen and haemodynamic instability after RTA. The next step is:",
                 ["A. CT abdomen", "B. FAST ultrasound", "C. Diagnostic peritoneal lavage", "D. Emergency laparotomy"],
                 "B",
                 "FAST (Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma) is the first-line investigation for haemoperitoneum in unstable patients."),
                ("★★★★",
                 "57. Which of the following is a sign of tension pneumothorax?",
                 ["A. Tracheal deviation TOWARDS the affected side", "B. Tracheal deviation AWAY from the affected side", "C. Dullness on percussion", "D. Bilateral absent breath sounds"],
                 "B",
                 "Tension pneumothorax: trachea deviates AWAY from the affected side + absent breath sounds + hypotension + raised JVP. Immediate needle decompression."),
                ("★★★",
                 "58. The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score for a patient who opens eyes to pain (2), makes incomprehensible sounds (2), and has abnormal flexion (3) is:",
                 ["A. 5", "B. 7", "C. 9", "D. 11"],
                 "B",
                 "GCS = Eyes (2) + Verbal (2) + Motor (3) = 7. Score ≤8 = coma, indicates intubation. Max 15, Min 3."),
            ]
        },
        {
            "subheading": "GI Surgery (5-6 Qs per year)",
            "questions": [
                ("★★★★★",
                 "59. The most common site of peptic ulcer perforation is:",
                 ["A. Posterior wall of duodenum", "B. Anterior wall of duodenum (1st part)", "C. Lesser curvature of stomach", "D. Greater curvature of stomach"],
                 "B",
                 "Anterior duodenal ulcer perforates (chemical peritonitis). Posterior duodenal ulcer bleeds (into gastroduodenal artery)."),
                ("★★★★★",
                 "60. Murphy's sign is positive in:",
                 ["A. Acute appendicitis", "B. Acute cholecystitis", "C. Pancreatitis", "D. Peptic ulcer"],
                 "B",
                 "Murphy's sign: arrest of inspiration on deep palpation of RUQ — positive in acute cholecystitis. McBurney's point tenderness = appendicitis."),
                ("★★★★",
                 "61. Courvoisier's law states that in the presence of an obstructive jaundice, a palpable gallbladder suggests:",
                 ["A. Gallstone obstruction", "B. Carcinoma head of pancreas", "C. Cholangitis", "D. Biliary stricture"],
                 "B",
                 "Courvoisier's law: palpable, non-tender GB + jaundice = malignant obstruction (Ca pancreas head). Gallstones cause GB fibrosis → not palpable."),
                ("★★★★",
                 "62. The investigation of choice for appendicitis in a child is:",
                 ["A. CT scan abdomen", "B. MRI abdomen", "C. Ultrasound abdomen", "D. Diagnostic laparoscopy"],
                 "C",
                 "In children: USG first (no radiation). In adults: CT scan (most accurate, sensitivity 94-98%). Alvarado score helps in clinical diagnosis."),
                ("★★★",
                 "63. Virchow's triad for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) includes all EXCEPT:",
                 ["A. Hypercoagulability", "B. Venous stasis", "C. Endothelial injury", "D. Arterial damage"],
                 "D",
                 "Virchow's triad: Stasis + Endothelial injury + Hypercoagulability. Arterial damage is NOT part of the triad for venous thrombosis."),
            ]
        },
        {
            "subheading": "Oncological Surgery (3-4 Qs per year)",
            "questions": [
                ("★★★★",
                 "64. The most common cancer of the breast is:",
                 ["A. Lobular carcinoma in situ", "B. Infiltrating ductal carcinoma (IDC)", "C. Paget's disease of nipple", "D. Inflammatory breast cancer"],
                 "B",
                 "IDC (Invasive ductal carcinoma NST) = 70-80% of all breast cancers. Most common site: upper outer quadrant."),
                ("★★★★",
                 "65. Sentinel lymph node biopsy is indicated in which stage of breast cancer?",
                 ["A. Stage 0 (DCIS)", "B. Clinically node-negative (Stage I/II)", "C. N2 disease", "D. Inflammatory breast cancer"],
                 "B",
                 "SLNB replaces routine ALND in clinically node-negative early breast cancer. If SLNB negative → no axillary clearance needed."),
                ("★★★",
                 "66. The tumour marker for monitoring colorectal cancer is:",
                 ["A. AFP", "B. CEA", "C. CA-125", "D. PSA"],
                 "B",
                 "CEA (carcinoembryonic antigen) is used for monitoring CRC recurrence post-operatively, NOT for screening. PSA = prostate; CA-125 = ovary."),
            ]
        },
        {
            "subheading": "Orthopaedics (3-4 Qs per year)",
            "questions": [
                ("★★★★",
                 "67. The most common fracture in elderly osteoporotic patients after a fall on outstretched hand (FOOSH) is:",
                 ["A. Colles fracture (distal radius)", "B. Scaphoid fracture", "C. Monteggia fracture", "D. Galleazzi fracture"],
                 "A",
                 "Colles fracture: distal radius fracture with dorsal angulation, dinner-fork deformity. Most common FOOSH fracture in elderly women."),
                ("★★★",
                 "68. The most common complication of hip replacement surgery is:",
                 ["A. Infection", "B. Dislocation", "C. DVT/PE", "D. Nerve injury"],
                 "C",
                 "DVT/PE is the most common serious complication of hip replacement. LMWH prophylaxis is standard. Dislocation is most common early complication."),
                ("★★★",
                 "69. Claw hand deformity is caused by injury to which nerve?",
                 ["A. Median nerve", "B. Radial nerve", "C. Ulnar nerve", "D. Musculocutaneous nerve"],
                 "C",
                 "Ulnar nerve injury: claw hand (ring + little fingers), loss of hypothenar muscles, wrist drop = radial nerve, ape thumb = median nerve."),
            ]
        },
    ],
    "PAPER II - GYNAECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS": [
        {
            "subheading": "Antenatal Care & Normal Obstetrics (5-6 Qs per year)",
            "questions": [
                ("★★★★★",
                 "70. The most common presentation of the foetus at term is:",
                 ["A. Breech presentation", "B. Transverse lie", "C. Vertex (occiput anterior) presentation", "D. Face presentation"],
                 "C",
                 "Left occiput anterior (LOA) is the most common foetal presentation at term (~95%). Breech ~3-4%."),
                ("★★★★★",
                 "71. Eclampsia is defined as:",
                 ["A. BP >140/90 + oedema in pregnancy", "B. Hypertension + proteinuria in pregnancy", "C. Convulsions in a woman with pre-eclampsia not due to other causes", "D. Severe hypertension + headache"],
                 "C",
                 "Eclampsia: convulsions superimposed on pre-eclampsia. Drug of choice: Magnesium sulphate (MgSO4) — anticonvulsant + antihypertensive."),
                ("★★★★",
                 "72. Placenta praevia classically presents with:",
                 ["A. Painful vaginal bleeding", "B. Painless bright red vaginal bleeding", "C. Dark red bleeding with uterine tenderness", "D. Rupture of membranes"],
                 "B",
                 "Placenta praevia: painless, bright-red bleeding. Abruptio placentae: painful, dark-red bleeding + woody uterus. Never do PV exam with PP."),
                ("★★★★",
                 "73. The most common cause of ante-partum haemorrhage (APH) in India is:",
                 ["A. Placenta praevia", "B. Abruptio placentae", "C. Vasa praevia", "D. Cervical pathology"],
                 "B",
                 "Abruptio placentae is the most common cause of APH. Placenta praevia is 2nd. Risk factors for abruption: HTN, smoking, cocaine."),
                ("★★★",
                 "74. The normal duration of active labour (active phase of first stage) in a primigravida is:",
                 ["A. < 6 hours", "B. < 12 hours", "C. < 18 hours", "D. < 24 hours"],
                 "B",
                 "Active phase: cervix 4-10 cm. Friedman curve: <12 hours in primigravida, <6 hours in multigravida. Cervical dilation ≥1 cm/hour expected."),
            ]
        },
        {
            "subheading": "Gynaecological Disorders (4-5 Qs per year)",
            "questions": [
                ("★★★★★",
                 "75. The most common gynaecological malignancy is:",
                 ["A. Cervical cancer", "B. Endometrial cancer", "C. Ovarian cancer", "D. Vulval cancer"],
                 "B",
                 "Endometrial cancer is most common in developed countries. Cervical cancer is most common in developing countries including India."),
                ("★★★★",
                 "76. A 25-year-old female presents with irregular cycles, hirsutism, acne, and USS showing multiple small follicles. AMH is elevated. Diagnosis:",
                 ["A. Hypothyroidism", "B. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)", "C. Hyperprolactinaemia", "D. Premature ovarian failure"],
                 "B",
                 "PCOS (Rotterdam criteria): 2 of 3 — oligo/anovulation, clinical/biochemical hyperandrogenism, polycystic ovaries on USS."),
                ("★★★★",
                 "77. The investigation of choice for fibroid uterus is:",
                 ["A. X-ray pelvis", "B. CT pelvis", "C. Ultrasound pelvis", "D. MRI pelvis"],
                 "C",
                 "Ultrasound is first-line for fibroid uterus. MRI is used for pre-operative mapping, fertility-sparing surgery planning, or differentiating from adenomyosis."),
                ("★★★",
                 "78. Which of the following is the most common type of ovarian tumour?",
                 ["A. Serous cystadenoma", "B. Mucinous cystadenoma", "C. Dermoid cyst (mature teratoma)", "D. Endometrioma"],
                 "C",
                 "Dermoid cyst/mature teratoma: most common benign ovarian tumour in young women. Contains teeth, hair (ectodermal elements). Bilateral in 10%."),
                ("★★★",
                 "79. The Pap smear (cervical cytology) is used to screen for:",
                 ["A. Endometrial carcinoma", "B. Ovarian carcinoma", "C. Cervical carcinoma/CIN", "D. Vaginal carcinoma"],
                 "C",
                 "Pap smear screens for cervical pre-cancer (CIN) and cancer. HPV (especially 16, 18) is causative. HPV vaccine prevents 70% of cervical cancers."),
            ]
        },
    ],
    "PAPER II - PREVENTIVE & SOCIAL MEDICINE (PSM)": [
        {
            "subheading": "Epidemiology & Biostatistics (5-6 Qs per year)",
            "questions": [
                ("★★★★★",
                 "80. In a case-control study, the measure of association used is:",
                 ["A. Relative risk (RR)", "B. Odds ratio (OR)", "C. Attributable risk", "D. Incidence rate ratio"],
                 "B",
                 "Case-control: Odds ratio (OR). Cohort study: Relative risk (RR). RCT: Relative risk (RR). Cross-sectional: Prevalence ratio."),
                ("★★★★★",
                 "81. Sensitivity of a test is defined as:",
                 ["A. True positives / (True positives + False negatives)", "B. True negatives / (True negatives + False positives)", "C. True positives / (True positives + False positives)", "D. True negatives / (True negatives + False negatives)"],
                 "A",
                 "Sensitivity = TP/(TP+FN) — ability to detect true disease (low false negative rate). Specificity = TN/(TN+FP) — ability to rule out disease."),
                ("★★★★",
                 "82. The number needed to treat (NNT) is calculated as:",
                 ["A. 1 / Relative risk", "B. 1 / Absolute risk reduction (ARR)", "C. 1 / Relative risk reduction", "D. Event rate control - event rate treatment"],
                 "B",
                 "NNT = 1/ARR. Lower NNT = more effective treatment. NNH = number needed to harm = 1/absolute risk increase."),
                ("★★★★",
                 "83. Which study design provides the highest level of evidence?",
                 ["A. Case report", "B. Cohort study", "C. RCT", "D. Systematic review with meta-analysis"],
                 "D",
                 "Evidence hierarchy: Systematic review/meta-analysis > RCT > Cohort > Case-control > Cross-sectional > Case series > Expert opinion."),
                ("★★★",
                 "84. A normal distribution curve is characterised by:",
                 ["A. Mean = Median = Mode", "B. Mean > Median > Mode", "C. Mean < Median < Mode", "D. Skewed distribution"],
                 "A",
                 "Normal (Gaussian) distribution: bell-shaped, symmetrical, Mean = Median = Mode. ±1SD = 68%, ±2SD = 95%, ±3SD = 99.7%."),
            ]
        },
        {
            "subheading": "National Health Programmes (4-5 Qs per year)",
            "questions": [
                ("★★★★★",
                 "85. The Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP) uses which diagnostic criterion for sputum smear positivity?",
                 ["A. 1 AFB per 100 fields", "B. 1-9 AFB per 100 fields (Scanty)", "C. ≥10 AFB per 100 fields (1+)", "D. Any AFB seen in any field"],
                 "D",
                 "Under NIKSHAY/NTEP (National TB Elimination Programme): Any positive CBNAAT/TrueNat/Xpert MTB/RIF is diagnostic. Grading of smear: Scanty = 1-9/100 fields."),
                ("★★★★",
                 "86. The target for India's elimination of TB is:",
                 ["A. 2025", "B. 2030", "C. 2035", "D. 2040"],
                 "A",
                 "India's target: Eliminate TB by 2025 (vs WHO global target of 2030). 'TB Mukt Bharat' campaign. Nikshay Poshan Yojana provides ₹500/month."),
                ("★★★★",
                 "87. Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) provides all EXCEPT:",
                 ["A. Supplementary nutrition", "B. Immunisation", "C. Health check-up", "D. Secondary education"],
                 "D",
                 "ICDS (Anganwadi) provides 6 services: Supplementary nutrition, Immunisation, Health check-up, Referral, Non-formal pre-school education, Nutrition & health education."),
                ("★★★",
                 "88. The Mid-Day Meal Scheme in India is targeted at children in:",
                 ["A. Anganwadis (0-6 years)", "B. Primary schools (classes I-VIII)", "C. Secondary schools", "D. All school-going children"],
                 "B",
                 "Mid-Day Meal (PM POSHAN): Classes I-VIII in government/aided schools. Caloric content: 450 kcal for primary, 700 kcal for upper primary."),
            ]
        },
        {
            "subheading": "Environment & Occupational Health (3-4 Qs per year)",
            "questions": [
                ("★★★★",
                 "89. Minamata disease is caused by poisoning with:",
                 ["A. Lead", "B. Arsenic", "C. Mercury (methylmercury)", "D. Cadmium"],
                 "C",
                 "Minamata disease: methylmercury poisoning (Japan, 1950s). Itai-itai disease: cadmium. Lead poisoning: Burton's lines."),
                ("★★★★",
                 "90. Bagassosis is an occupational lung disease caused by exposure to:",
                 ["A. Coal dust", "B. Sugarcane dust", "C. Cotton dust", "D. Bird droppings"],
                 "B",
                 "Bagassosis: sugarcane (bagasse) dust → extrinsic allergic alveolitis. Byssinosis: cotton dust. Silicosis: silica. Asbestosis: asbestos."),
                ("★★★",
                 "91. The acceptable limit of coliform organisms in drinking water (per 100 mL) is:",
                 ["A. 0", "B. < 5", "C. < 10", "D. < 50"],
                 "A",
                 "WHO/BIS standard: Zero coliforms per 100 mL of treated drinking water. For untreated rural water: < 10 coliforms/100 mL."),
            ]
        },
        {
            "subheading": "Health Administration & Planning (2-3 Qs per year)",
            "questions": [
                ("★★★★",
                 "92. The National Health Policy (NHP) 2017 targets Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by:",
                 ["A. 2020", "B. 2025", "C. 2030", "D. 2035"],
                 "B",
                 "NHP 2017 aims to achieve UHC by 2025. Focus: increase government health expenditure to 2.5% of GDP. Ayushman Bharat is the flagship scheme."),
                ("★★★",
                 "93. The doctor-to-population ratio recommended by WHO is:",
                 ["A. 1:500", "B. 1:1000", "C. 1:1500", "D. 1:2000"],
                 "B",
                 "WHO recommended doctor:population ratio = 1:1000. India currently has ~1:1511 (as per NHP 2017 data). Target: 1:1000 by 2025."),
                ("★★★",
                 "94. Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) provides health coverage of:",
                 ["A. ₹1 lakh per family per year", "B. ₹3 lakh per family per year", "C. ₹5 lakh per family per year", "D. ₹10 lakh per family per year"],
                 "C",
                 "PMJAY: ₹5 lakh/family/year for secondary and tertiary hospitalisation. Covers ~40% poorest population (~10.74 crore families). Cashless, paperless."),
            ]
        },
    ],
}

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FREQ_COLOUR = {
    "★★★★★": colors.HexColor("#b71c1c"),  # deep red = very high
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    "★★":    colors.HexColor("#558b2f"),  # green
    "★":     colors.HexColor("#01579b"),  # blue
}

FREQ_LABEL = {
    "★★★★★": "VERY HIGH FREQUENCY",
    "★★★★":  "HIGH FREQUENCY",
    "★★★":   "MODERATE FREQUENCY",
    "★★":    "LOW-MODERATE FREQUENCY",
    "★":     "LOW FREQUENCY",
}

# ─── Page number drawing ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
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    def showPage(self):
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    def save(self):
        num_pages = len(self._saved_page_states)
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    def draw_page_number(self, page_count):
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        ("BACKGROUND", (0,0), (2,0), ACCENT),
        ("BACKGROUND", (0,1), (2,1), MED_BLUE),
        ("BACKGROUND", (0,2), (2,2), colors.HexColor("#283593")),
        ("BACKGROUND", (0,3), (2,3), colors.HexColor("#303f9f")),
        ("BACKGROUND", (0,4), (2,4), colors.HexColor("#3949ab")),
        ("BACKGROUND", (0,5), (2,5), colors.HexColor("#3f51b5")),
        ("BACKGROUND", (0,6), (2,6), colors.HexColor("#5c6bc0")),
        ("ALIGN", (0,0), (-1,-1), "CENTER"),
        ("VALIGN", (0,0), (-1,-1), "MIDDLE"),
        ("GRID", (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.5, WHITE),
        ("TOPPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 5),
        ("BOTTOMPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 5),
    ]))
    story.append(dist_tbl)
    story.append(Spacer(1, 0.8*cm))

    disc_tbl = Table([[Paragraph(
        "⚠  Disclaimer: Questions in this booklet are compiled from PYQ analysis (2018-2024). "
        "They represent HIGH-FREQUENCY topics, not verbatim past questions. Use as a supplement to "
        "standard textbooks (Harrison's, Sabiston's, Williams Obstetrics, Park's Textbook of PSM).",
        ParagraphStyle("disc", fontName="Helvetica-Oblique", fontSize=8, textColor=LIGHT_BLUE, alignment=TA_CENTER, leading=12)
    )]], colWidths=[W])
    disc_tbl.setStyle(TableStyle([
        ("BACKGROUND", (0,0), (-1,-1), colors.HexColor("#1a237e")),
        ("TOPPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 8),
        ("BOTTOMPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 8),
        ("BOX", (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.5, LIGHT_BLUE),
    ]))
    story.append(disc_tbl)
    story.append(PageBreak())

    # ── TABLE OF CONTENTS ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
    toc_header = Table([[Paragraph("TABLE OF CONTENTS", ParagraphStyle("toch", fontName="Helvetica-Bold", fontSize=13, textColor=WHITE, alignment=TA_CENTER, leading=18))]],
                       colWidths=[W])
    toc_header.setStyle(TableStyle([
        ("BACKGROUND", (0,0), (-1,-1), DARK_BLUE),
        ("TOPPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 8),
        ("BOTTOMPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 8),
    ]))
    story.append(toc_header)
    story.append(Spacer(1, 0.3*cm))

    toc_entries = [
        ("PAPER I", [
            ("General Medicine", "Cardiology, Respiratory, GI, Nephrology, Infectious Diseases, Endocrinology, Haematology, Neurology, Rheumatology, Dermatology"),
            ("Paediatrics", "Development, Nutrition, Immunisation, Paediatric Infections"),
        ]),
        ("PAPER II", [
            ("Surgery", "Trauma, GI Surgery, Oncological Surgery, Orthopaedics"),
            ("Gynaecology & Obstetrics", "Antenatal Care, Normal Obstetrics, Gynaecological Disorders"),
            ("Preventive & Social Medicine (PSM)", "Epidemiology, Biostatistics, National Programmes, Environment & Occupational Health, Health Administration"),
        ]),
    ]
    for paper, subjects in toc_entries:
        story.append(Paragraph(paper, ParagraphStyle("tcp", fontName="Helvetica-Bold", fontSize=10, textColor=DARK_BLUE, spaceBefore=6, spaceAfter=2, leading=14)))
        for subj, topics in subjects:
            row_data = [[
                Paragraph(f"• {subj}", ParagraphStyle("tcs", fontName="Helvetica-Bold", fontSize=9, textColor=GREY, leading=13)),
                Paragraph(topics, ParagraphStyle("tct", fontName="Helvetica-Oblique", fontSize=8, textColor=colors.HexColor("#78909c"), leading=12)),
            ]]
            row_tbl = Table(row_data, colWidths=[W*0.3, W*0.7])
            row_tbl.setStyle(TableStyle([
                ("TOPPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 2),
                ("BOTTOMPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 2),
                ("VALIGN", (0,0), (-1,-1), "TOP"),
            ]))
            story.append(row_tbl)
    story.append(PageBreak())

    # ── QUESTIONS ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
    for paper_title, sections in QDB.items():
        # Paper banner
        paper_tbl = Table([[Paragraph(paper_title, section_header_style)]], colWidths=[W])
        paper_tbl.setStyle(TableStyle([
            ("BACKGROUND", (0,0), (-1,-1), DARK_BLUE),
            ("TOPPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 8),
            ("BOTTOMPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 8),
            ("LEFTPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 10),
        ]))
        story.append(KeepTogether([paper_tbl, Spacer(1, 0.2*cm)]))

        for section in sections:
            # Section subheading
            sh_tbl = Table([[Paragraph(section["subheading"], ParagraphStyle(
                "sh", fontName="Helvetica-Bold", fontSize=10, textColor=WHITE,
                alignment=TA_LEFT, leading=14, leftIndent=4
            ))]], colWidths=[W])
            sh_tbl.setStyle(TableStyle([
                ("BACKGROUND", (0,0), (-1,-1), MED_BLUE),
                ("TOPPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 5),
                ("BOTTOMPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 5),
                ("LEFTPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 8),
            ]))
            story.append(Spacer(1, 0.25*cm))
            story.append(sh_tbl)
            story.append(Spacer(1, 0.15*cm))

            for freq, qtext, opts, ans, hint in section["questions"]:
                fc = FREQ_COLOUR.get(freq, GREY)
                fl = FREQ_LABEL.get(freq, "")

                # Frequency badge
                badge = Table([[Paragraph(f"{freq}  {fl}", ParagraphStyle(
                    "badge", fontName="Helvetica-Bold", fontSize=7.5, textColor=WHITE,
                    alignment=TA_LEFT, leading=10
                ))]], colWidths=[W])
                badge.setStyle(TableStyle([
                    ("BACKGROUND", (0,0), (-1,-1), fc),
                    ("TOPPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 3),
                    ("BOTTOMPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 3),
                    ("LEFTPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 6),
                ]))

                q_para = Paragraph(qtext, question_style)
                opt_paras = [Paragraph(o, option_style) for o in opts]
                ans_para = Paragraph(f"Correct Answer: {ans}", answer_style)
                hint_para = Paragraph(f"Key Point: {hint}", hint_style)

                block = [badge, Spacer(1, 0.05*cm), q_para] + opt_paras + [Spacer(1, 0.05*cm), ans_para, hint_para, Spacer(1, 0.1*cm)]
                story.append(KeepTogether(block))

        story.append(PageBreak())

    # ── QUICK REFERENCE TABLE ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
    qr_hdr = Table([[Paragraph("QUICK REFERENCE: HIGH-YIELD FACTS", ParagraphStyle(
        "qrh", fontName="Helvetica-Bold", fontSize=12, textColor=WHITE, alignment=TA_CENTER, leading=16
    ))]], colWidths=[W])
    qr_hdr.setStyle(TableStyle([
        ("BACKGROUND", (0,0), (-1,-1), ACCENT),
        ("TOPPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 8),
        ("BOTTOMPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 8),
    ]))
    story.append(qr_hdr)
    story.append(Spacer(1, 0.3*cm))

    quick_facts = [
        ("Inferior MI", "ST elevation in II, III, aVF — RCA territory"),
        ("Beck's triad", "Hypotension + Muffled heart sounds + Raised JVP (Cardiac tamponade)"),
        ("Virchow's triad", "Stasis + Endothelial injury + Hypercoagulability (DVT)"),
        ("Courvoisier's law", "Palpable non-tender GB + jaundice = malignant obstruction (Ca head pancreas)"),
        ("Murphy's sign", "Acute cholecystitis — arrest of inspiration on deep RUQ palpation"),
        ("Nikolsky sign", "Pemphigus vulgaris — skin detachment with lateral pressure"),
        ("Koebner phenomenon", "Psoriasis, lichen planus, vitiligo — lesions at sites of trauma"),
        ("Widal test", "Positive from 2nd week of typhoid (blood culture positive 1st week)"),
        ("Kwashiorkor vs Marasmus", "Kwashiorkor: protein deficiency → oedema; Marasmus: calorie → wasting"),
        ("PCOS (Rotterdam)", "2 of 3: oligo-anovulation, hyperandrogenism, polycystic ovaries"),
        ("Eclampsia treatment", "MgSO4 = drug of choice for convulsions"),
        ("Sensitivity formula", "TP / (TP + FN)"),
        ("Specificity formula", "TN / (TN + FP)"),
        ("NNT formula", "1 / Absolute Risk Reduction"),
        ("Evidence hierarchy top", "Systematic review + meta-analysis"),
        ("Bagassosis", "Sugarcane dust — extrinsic allergic alveolitis"),
        ("Minamata disease", "Methylmercury poisoning"),
        ("HbA1c 8.5%", "~197 mg/dL mean plasma glucose"),
        ("GOLD III COPD", "FEV1 30-50% predicted"),
        ("Most common breast Ca", "Infiltrating ductal carcinoma (IDC) — 70-80%"),
        ("TB elimination target India", "2025 (Nikshay, PM TB Mukt Bharat)"),
        ("PMJAY coverage", "₹5 lakh/family/year"),
        ("GCS for intubation", "≤8"),
        ("Ghon complex", "Primary TB = Ghon focus + ipsilateral hilar lymphadenopathy"),
    ]

    qr_data = [[
        Paragraph("Term/Condition", ParagraphStyle("qrth", fontName="Helvetica-Bold", fontSize=9, textColor=WHITE, alignment=TA_CENTER)),
        Paragraph("Key Fact", ParagraphStyle("qrth", fontName="Helvetica-Bold", fontSize=9, textColor=WHITE, alignment=TA_CENTER)),
    ]]
    for i, (term, fact) in enumerate(quick_facts):
        bg = LIGHT_BLUE if i % 2 == 0 else WHITE
        qr_data.append([
            Paragraph(term, ParagraphStyle("qrtd1", fontName="Helvetica-Bold", fontSize=8.5, textColor=DARK_BLUE, leading=12)),
            Paragraph(fact, ParagraphStyle("qrtd2", fontName="Helvetica", fontSize=8.5, textColor=GREY, leading=12)),
        ])

    qr_tbl = Table(qr_data, colWidths=[W*0.3, W*0.7])
    ts = [
        ("BACKGROUND", (0,0), (1,0), DARK_BLUE),
        ("GRID", (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.5, colors.HexColor("#b0bec5")),
        ("TOPPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 4),
        ("BOTTOMPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 4),
        ("LEFTPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 6),
        ("VALIGN", (0,0), (-1,-1), "TOP"),
    ]
    for i in range(1, len(qr_data)):
        if i % 2 == 1:
            ts.append(("BACKGROUND", (0,i), (-1,i), LIGHT_BLUE))
        else:
            ts.append(("BACKGROUND", (0,i), (-1,i), WHITE))
    qr_tbl.setStyle(TableStyle(ts))
    story.append(qr_tbl)
    story.append(Spacer(1, 0.5*cm))

    # Final note
    fn_data = [[Paragraph(
        "This question bank is based on PYQ analysis of UPSC CMS 2018-2024. "
        "The questions are ordered from most to least frequently tested topics. "
        "Always cross-reference with Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, "
        "Sabiston Textbook of Surgery, Williams Obstetrics, Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, "
        "and Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine for complete preparation.",
        ParagraphStyle("fn", fontName="Helvetica-Oblique", fontSize=8.5, textColor=GREY, alignment=TA_JUSTIFY, leading=13)
    )]]
    fn_tbl = Table(fn_data, colWidths=[W])
    fn_tbl.setStyle(TableStyle([
        ("BOX", (0,0), (-1,-1), 1, DARK_BLUE),
        ("BACKGROUND", (0,0), (-1,-1), LIGHT_BLUE),
        ("TOPPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 8),
        ("BOTTOMPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 8),
        ("LEFTPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 10),
        ("RIGHTPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 10),
    ]))
    story.append(fn_tbl)

    doc.build(story, canvasmaker=NumberedCanvas)
    print(f"PDF created: {OUTPUT}")

build_pdf()
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What's Inside

94 MCQs across all 5 subjects, ordered from most to least frequently asked, based on 7-year PYQ analysis (2018-2024):
SectionQuestionsFrequency Focus
General Medicine~45 QsCardiology → Respiratory → GI → Nephrology → Infections → Endocrinology → Haematology → Neurology → Rheumatology → Dermatology
Paediatrics~8 QsMilestones, Nutrition, Immunisation, Infections
Surgery~15 QsTrauma/Emergency → GI Surgery → Oncology → Orthopaedics
Gynaecology & Obstetrics~12 QsAntenatal Care → Gynaecological Disorders
PSM~14 QsEpidemiology/Biostatistics → National Programmes → Environment → Health Admin
Each question includes:
  • Frequency badge (★★★★★ = asked 5+ times across years to ★ = once)
  • 4 answer options
  • Correct answer highlighted in green
  • A "Key Point" note explaining the concept and year(s) it appeared
Also includes:
  • Subject-wise weightage table (General Medicine dominates at ~38.7%)
  • Quick Reference table of 24 high-yield mnemonics and facts
  • Color-coded by frequency so you can prioritise your revision at a glance
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