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PLAB 1 · Question Bank

The PLAB 1 Question Bank

Exam-focused revision for PLAB 1, the GMC’s written knowledge test for international medical graduates, written to the MLA content map. Single-best-answer questions pitched at UK Foundation-Year level, each with a full, guideline-referenced explanation in the Core Revision house style.

Built to the GMC MLA content map and grouped by the 10 feedback areas the GMC reports your PLAB 1 score against — with a full timed mock of 180 SBAs in 180 minutes, mirroring the real exam. Practise by area in revision mode for instant feedback, or sit a full timed mock.

What’s inside

A complete PLAB 1 revision bank

1,500
single-best-answer questions across the full MLA content map
10
feedback areas — the exact groupings the GMC reports your score against
180
question timed mock (180 minutes), mirroring the real PLAB 1 paper
Every Q
a Foundation-level explanation grounded in named UK guidance (NICE, CKS, BNF, Resus Council, Green Book, GMC)
Coverage

Every feedback area on the blueprint

▸Cardiorespiratory
▸Neurosciences & Senses (incl. Skin)
▸Gastrointestinal
▸Child & Adolescent Health
▸Reproductive Health
▸Endocrine, Metabolic & Haematology
▸Mental Health
▸Musculoskeletal
▸Renal & Urology
▸Ethics & Other
Start revising

Your question bank

Choose an area to revise with instant feedback, drill untimed, or launch a timed mock. Your accuracy is tracked per area so you can focus on your weakest topics.

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Note: Core Revision is an independent revision resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the General Medical Council. Questions are original and written to the current GMC MLA content map and UK guidance; they are a study aid and do not replace clinical judgement or the official blueprint.