Fat present below the skin surface in our body act as a barrier against

Entry of harmful micro-organisms from the environment

Living organisms require at least 27 elements of which, 15 are metals, Among these, those required in major quantities, include

Sodium, magnesium, copper and magnanees

Potassium, maganese, molybdenum and calcium

Potassium, molybdenum, copper and calcium

Potassium, sodium, magnesium and calcium

Sodium, magnesium, copper and magnanees

What may cause a person's ear to get hurt during take-off of landing on an aircraft?

Damage to the middle ear ossicles

Increased impulses to the cochlea

Vibration in the bony labyrinths of the inner ear

The wounds of face bleed profusely because

Due to fast contraction of facial muscle

256 + Mcqs in Health, Disease & Nutrition in Biology Page 2 McqOptions

51.	Who invented vaccinatin?
A.	Alexander fleming
B.	Edward Jenner
C.	Jonas Salk
D.	Louis Pasteur
Answer» C. Jonas Salk

Discussion

52.	People drinking water from a shallow hand pump are likely to suffer from all of following disease except
A.	Cholera
B.	Typhoid
C.	Jaundice
D.	Fluorosis
Answer» E.

Discussion

53.	Which one of the following is responsible for blue body syndrone?
A.	Fluoride
B.	Nitrate
C.	Arsenic
D.	Lead
Answer» C. Arsenic

Discussion

54.	Which of the following lead to malnutrition? 1. Overnutrition 2. Under nutrition 3. Imbalanced nutrition Select the correct answer by code
A.	2 alone
B.	2 & 3
C.	1 & 3
D.	1, 2, & 3
Answer» E.

Discussion

55.	Consider the following elements 1. Cobalt 2. Phosphrous 3. Zinc Which of the above elements are required for maintaining healthy human body?
A.	1 and 2
B.	2 and 3
C.	1 and 3
D.	1, 2 and 3
Answer» E.

Discussion

56.	Deficiency of which one of the following causes knock-knee, bow legs and pigeon chest in children?
A.	Vitamin A
B.	Vitamin B
C.	Vitamin D
D.	Vitamin E
Answer» D. Vitamin E

Discussion

57.	Which of the following are water-borne disease 1. Viral hepatitis 2. Cholera 3. Typhoid fever 4. Amoebiasis Select the answer using code given below
A.	1 and 2 only
B.	1, 2 and 3
C.	1 and 4 only
D.	2, 3 and 4
Answer» E.

Discussion

58.	Which one of the following causes the disease syphilis
A.	Bacteria
B.	Fungus
C.	Protozoan
D.	Virus
Answer» B. Fungus

Discussion

59.	Where is the national institute of nutrition located?
A.	Bengaluru
B.	Hyderabad
C.	Mysore
D.	Pune
Answer» C. Mysore

Discussion

60.	What is the average fat content in buffalow milk?
A.	7.2%
B.	4.5%
C.	9.0%
D.	10.0%
Answer» B. 4.5%

Discussion

61.	Which one of the following is considered as the drug of last resort for human being?
A.	Pencillin
B.	Tetracycline
C.	Chloramphenical
D.	Streptomycin
Answer» D. Streptomycin

Discussion

62.	The nutritional deficiency condition that need to be given top priority for remedial action is India today is
A.	Scurvy
B.	Rickets
C.	Xerophthalmia
D.	Pellagra
Answer» D. Pellagra

Discussion

63.	The drug most widely tried against AID virus is
A.	Zidovudin (azidothymidine)
B.	Miconazole
C.	Nonozynol-g
D.	Virazole
Answer» B. Miconazole

Discussion

64.	Which one of the following disease is caused due to presence of excess arsenic in water?
A.	Alzheimer disease
B.	Parkinson's disease
C.	Skin Cancer
D.	Indigestion
Answer» D. Indigestion

Discussion

65.	Which of the following part of blood carry out the function of body defence?
A.	Red blood cells
B.	White blood cell
C.	Platelets
D.	Haemoglobins
Answer» C. Platelets

Discussion

66.	The major component of honey is
A.	Glucose
B.	Sucrose
C.	Maltose
D.	Fructose
Answer» E.

Discussion

67.	Pneumoconiosis affects the workers who work mainly in
A.	Tanneries
B.	Coal mining industry
C.	Distiueries
D.	Glass industry
Answer» C. Distiueries

Discussion

68.	Which of the following diseases is not caused by viruses?
A.	Cholera
B.	Chicken pox
C.	Hepatitis
D.	Measles
Answer» B. Chicken pox

Discussion

69.	When an ants bits, they inject
A.	Glacial acetic acid
B.	Methanol
C.	Formic acid
D.	Stearic acid
Answer» D. Stearic acid

Discussion

70.	Lathyrism is caused by excessive consumption of
A.	Khesari Dal
B.	Mustard oil
C.	Polished rice
D.	Mushrooms
Answer» B. Mustard oil

Discussion

71.	According to the Word Health Organization (WHO) the disease which causes the death of the largest number of people today is
A.	AIDS
B.	Tuberculosis
C.	Malaria
D.	Ebola
Answer» C. Malaria

Discussion

72.	Which of the following provide instant energy
A.	Lactose
B.	Cellulose
C.	Maltose
D.	Glucose
Answer» E.

Discussion

73.	Consider the following vitamins 1. Niacin 2. Pyridoxin 3. Riboflavin 4. Thiamine Which of these are water slouble vitamin
A.	1, 2 and 3
B.	2, 3 and 4
C.	1 and 4
D.	1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer» C. 1 and 4

Discussion

74.	The vector of disease sleeping sickness is
A.	Sand-fly
B.	House-fly
C.	Fruit-fly
D.	Tsetse-fly
Answer» E.

Discussion

75.	Which of the following diseases are waterborne? 1. Typhoid 2. Hepatitis B 3. Tuberculosis 4. Hepatitis A Select the correct answer using the code given below
A.	1 & 2
B.	1 & 3
C.	1 & 4
D.	1, 2, & 4
Answer» D. 1, 2, & 4

Discussion

76.	Which of the following is not found in milk
A.	Phosphrous
B.	Protein
C.	Calcium
D.	Vitamin C
Answer» E.

Discussion

77.	Endoscopy, a technique used to explore the stomach or other inner parts of the body, is based on the phenomenon of
A.	Total internal reflection
B.	Interference
C.	Diffraction
D.	Polarization
Answer» B. Interference

Discussion

78.	Consider the following disease 1. Hepatitis-B 2. Influenza 3. Rabies 4. Scabies Which of the caused by virus?
A.	1, 2 and 3 only
B.	2, 3 and 4 only
C.	1 and 4 only
D.	1, 2, 3 and 4 only
Answer» E.

Discussion

79.	Insects that can transmit diseases to human are referred to as
A.	Carriers
B.	Reservoirs
C.	Vectors
D.	Incubators
Answer» D. Incubators

Discussion

80.	Which one of the following insects spreads kala-azar?
A.	Fruit fly
B.	Tsetse fly
C.	Sand fly
D.	Mosquito
Answer» D. Mosquito

Discussion

81.	Which one of the following is not an insect borne disease
A.	Beriberi
B.	Kala azar
C.	Malaria
D.	Plague
Answer» B. Kala azar

Discussion

82.	Who discovered the polio vaccine?
A.	Louis Pasteur
B.	Konrad Zuse
C.	Eli Whitnecy
D.	Jonas Salk
Answer» E.

Discussion

83.	The Haffkine institute, Mumbai is known for its workon the production of
A.	Plague vaccine
B.	Leprosy vaccine
C.	Tetanus vaccine
D.	Polia vaccine
Answer» B. Leprosy vaccine

Discussion

84.	Which one of the following disease is caused through the wound or injury or surface of unsterilized surgical instruments?
A.	Kala-azar
B.	Chancroid
C.	Diptheria
D.	Tetanus
Answer» E.

Discussion

85.	Oral Rehydration Therapy is recommended for patients suffering from
A.	Tuberculosis
B.	Typhoid
C.	Tetanus
D.	Cholera
Answer» E.

Discussion

86.	Beside protein and carbohydrate other element of nutritional value found in milk, include
A.	Calcium, Potassium and iron
B.	Calcium & Potassium
C.	Potassium & iron
D.	Calcium & iron
Answer» C. Potassium & iron

Discussion

87.	Which of the following elements are present in all protein 1. Carbon 2. Hydrogen 3. Oxygen 4. Nitrogen Code:
A.	2 & 3
B.	1,2 and 4
C.	1, 3 and 4
D.	1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer» E.

Discussion

88.	Consider the following statements 1. Non-functioning of lachrymal gland is an import symptom of deficiency of vitamin A 2. Deficiency of Vitamin D causes increased loss of Ca⁺⁺ in urine Which of the statement given above are correct
A.	1 and 2
B.	2,3 and 4
C.	1,3 and 4
D.	1,2,3 and 4
Answer» E.

Discussion

89.	Consider the following statements 1. Brinjal is a good source of iron 2. Pumpkin is a good source of vitamin A Which of the statement given above is /are correct?
A.	1 only
B.	2 only
C.	Both 1 and 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» C. Both 1 and 2

Discussion

90.	Which of following are associated with diabetes mellitus, a common disease in adults? 1. Higher sugar level in blood 2. Lower sugar level in blood 3. Lower insulin level in blood 4. Higher insulin level in blood Select the correct answer by using the code given below Code
A.	2 & 4
B.	1 & 2
C.	2 & 3
D.	1 & 3
Answer» E.

Discussion

91.	Fat present below the skin surface in our body act as a barrier against
A.	Loss of heart from body
B.	Loss of essential body fluid
C.	Loss of salt from body
D.	Entry of harmful micro-organisms from the environment
Answer» B. Loss of essential body fluid

Discussion

92.	Which of the following diseases are transmitted from one person to another? 1. AIDS 2. Cirrhosis 3. Hepatitis B 4. Syphilis Select the correct answer using code given below
A.	1, 2, 3 and 4
B.	1, 3 and 4 only
C.	1 and 2 only
D.	2, 3 and 4 only
Answer» C. 1 and 2 only

Discussion

93.	Living organisms require at least 27 elements of which, 15 are metals, Among these, those required in major quantities, include
A.	Potassium, maganese, molybdenum and calcium
B.	Potassium, molybdenum, copper and calcium
C.	Potassium, sodium, magnesium and calcium
D.	Sodium, magnesium, copper and magnanees
Answer» D. Sodium, magnesium, copper and magnanees

Discussion

94.	Which of the following diseases of milching animals are infectious 1. Foot and mouth disease 2. Anthrax 3. Black quarter 4. Cowpox Select the correct answer using the code given below
A.	1, 2 and 3
B.	2, 3 and 4
C.	1 and 4
D.	1,2,3 and 4
Answer» D. 1,2,3 and 4

Discussion

95.	What may cause a person's ear to get hurt during take-off of landing on an aircraft?
A.	Stretching of the tympanic
B.	Damage to the middle ear ossicles
C.	Increased impulses to the cochlea
D.	Vibration in the bony labyrinths of the inner ear
Answer» B. Damage to the middle ear ossicles

Discussion

96.	Which one among the following is the sweetest natural sugar?
A.	Glucose
B.	Fructose
C.	Lactose
D.	Sucrose
Answer» D. Sucrose

Discussion

97.	Which one of the following causes the itch disease, scabies
A.	Bacterium
B.	Fungues
C.	Mite
D.	Protozoan
Answer» D. Protozoan

Discussion

98.	Deficiency of which of the following causes xerophthelmia
A.	Vitamin B
B.	Vitamin B
C.	Vitamin A
D.	Vitamin C
Answer» D. Vitamin C

Discussion

99.	The wounds of face bleed profusely because
A.	Of its rich vascularity
B.	It is close to heart
C.	Its skin is soft
D.	Due to fast contraction of facial muscle
Answer» B. It is close to heart

Discussion

100.	Which one of the following antimicrobial drug is suitable for treatment of both tuberculosis and leprosy?
A.	Isoniazid
B.	P-aminosalicylic acid
C.	Streptomycin
D.	Rifampicin
Answer» E.

Discussion

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Which of the following are water-borne disease1. Viral hepatitis2. Cholera3. Typhoid fever4. AmoebiasisSelect the answer using code given below

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The major component of honey is

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When an ants bits, they inject

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Which of the following provide instant energy

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Consider the following disease 1. Hepatitis-B2. Influenza3. Rabies4. ScabiesWhich of the caused by virus?

Insects that can transmit diseases to human are referred to as

Which one of the following insects spreads kala-azar?

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The Haffkine institute, Mumbai is known for its workon the production of

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Oral Rehydration Therapy is recommended for patients suffering from

Beside protein and carbohydrate other element of nutritional value found in milk, include

Which of the following elements are present in all protein1. Carbon2. Hydrogen3. Oxygen4. NitrogenCode:

Consider the following statements1. Non-functioning of lachrymal gland is an import symptom of deficiency of vitamin A2. Deficiency of Vitamin D causes increased loss of Ca++ in urineWhich of the statement given above are correct

Consider the following statements1. Brinjal is a good source of iron2. Pumpkin is a good source of vitamin AWhich of the statement given above is /are correct?

Which of following are associated with diabetes mellitus, a common disease in adults?1. Higher sugar level in blood2. Lower sugar level in blood3. Lower insulin level in blood4. Higher insulin level in bloodSelect the correct answer by using the code given below Code

Fat present below the skin surface in our body act as a barrier against

Which of the following diseases are transmitted from one person to another?1. AIDS2. Cirrhosis3. Hepatitis B4. Syphilis Select the correct answer using code given below

Living organisms require at least 27 elements of which, 15 are metals, Among these, those required in major quantities, include

Which of the following diseases of milching animals are infectious1. Foot and mouth disease2. Anthrax3. Black quarter4. CowpoxSelect the correct answer using the code given below

What may cause a person's ear to get hurt during take-off of landing on an aircraft?

Which one among the following is the sweetest natural sugar?

Which one of the following causes the itch disease, scabies

Deficiency of which of the following causes xerophthelmia

The wounds of face bleed profusely because

Which one of the following antimicrobial drug is suitable for treatment of both tuberculosis and leprosy?

Which of the following lead to malnutrition?
1. Overnutrition
2. Under nutrition
3. Imbalanced nutrition
Select the correct answer by code

Consider the following elements
1. Cobalt
2. Phosphrous
3. Zinc
Which of the above elements are required for maintaining healthy human body?

Which of the following are water-borne disease
1. Viral hepatitis
2. Cholera
3. Typhoid fever
4. Amoebiasis
Select the answer using code given below

Consider the following vitamins
1. Niacin
2. Pyridoxin
3. Riboflavin
4. Thiamine
Which of these are water slouble vitamin

Which of the following diseases are waterborne?
1. Typhoid
2. Hepatitis B
3. Tuberculosis
4. Hepatitis A
Select the correct answer using the code given below

Consider the following disease
1. Hepatitis-B
2. Influenza
3. Rabies
4. Scabies
Which of the caused by virus?

Which of the following elements are present in all protein
1. Carbon
2. Hydrogen
3. Oxygen
4. Nitrogen
Code:

Consider the following statements
1. Non-functioning of lachrymal gland is an import symptom of deficiency of vitamin A
2. Deficiency of Vitamin D causes increased loss of Ca⁺⁺ in urine
Which of the statement given above are correct

Consider the following statements
1. Brinjal is a good source of iron
2. Pumpkin is a good source of vitamin A
Which of the statement given above is /are correct?

Which of following are associated with diabetes mellitus, a common disease in adults?
1. Higher sugar level in blood
2. Lower sugar level in blood
3. Lower insulin level in blood
4. Higher insulin level in blood
Select the correct answer by using the code given below
Code

Which of the following diseases are transmitted from one person to another?
1. AIDS
2. Cirrhosis
3. Hepatitis B
4. Syphilis
Select the correct answer using code given below

Which of the following diseases of milching animals are infectious
1. Foot and mouth disease
2. Anthrax
3. Black quarter
4. Cowpox
Select the correct answer using the code given below