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Quiz 

Q1. What is the full form of MBBS?

1. Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Surgery
2. Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Science
3. Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
4. Bachelor of Medical, Bachelor of Surgery

Q2. What is the full form of IMA?

1. Indian Medical Association
2. International Medical Association
3. International Medical Access
4. International Medical Authority

Answers to all these questions are given at the end of this email.

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Answers of the Quiz

Ans 1 : (c)  Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

In India the full-form of MBBS is Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery. It is generally a 5.5 year course including one year compulsory internship, that can be completed from a college accredited by the National Medical Commission, to receive a degree titled MBBS.

Ans 2 : (a) Indian Medical Association

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) is a national voluntary organisation of physicians in India. It was established in 1928 as the All India Medical Association, and was renamed the Indian Medical Association in 1930. It is a society registered under The Societies Act of India.

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