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This section includes 256 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Biology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 51. |
Who invented vaccinatin? |
| A. | Alexander fleming |
| B. | Edward Jenner |
| C. | Jonas Salk |
| D. | Louis Pasteur |
| Answer» C. Jonas Salk | |
| 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. | |
| 53. |
Which one of the following is responsible for blue body syndrone? |
| A. | Fluoride |
| B. | Nitrate |
| C. | Arsenic |
| D. | Lead |
| Answer» C. Arsenic | |
| 54. |
Which of the following lead to malnutrition?1. Overnutrition2. Under nutrition 3. Imbalanced nutritionSelect the correct answer by code |
| A. | 2 alone |
| B. | 2 & 3 |
| C. | 1 & 3 |
| D. | 1, 2, & 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 55. |
Consider the following elements1. Cobalt2. Phosphrous3. ZincWhich 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. | |
| 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 | |
| 57. |
Which of the following are water-borne disease1. Viral hepatitis2. Cholera3. Typhoid fever4. AmoebiasisSelect 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. | |
| 58. |
Which one of the following causes the disease syphilis |
| A. | Bacteria |
| B. | Fungus |
| C. | Protozoan |
| D. | Virus |
| Answer» B. Fungus | |
| 59. |
Where is the national institute of nutrition located? |
| A. | Bengaluru |
| B. | Hyderabad |
| C. | Mysore |
| D. | Pune |
| Answer» C. Mysore | |
| 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% | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 63. |
The drug most widely tried against AID virus is |
| A. | Zidovudin (azidothymidine) |
| B. | Miconazole |
| C. | Nonozynol-g |
| D. | Virazole |
| Answer» B. Miconazole | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 66. |
The major component of honey is |
| A. | Glucose |
| B. | Sucrose |
| C. | Maltose |
| D. | Fructose |
| Answer» E. | |
| 67. |
Pneumoconiosis affects the workers who work mainly in |
| A. | Tanneries |
| B. | Coal mining industry |
| C. | Distiueries |
| D. | Glass industry |
| Answer» C. Distiueries | |
| 68. |
Which of the following diseases is not caused by viruses? |
| A. | Cholera |
| B. | Chicken pox |
| C. | Hepatitis |
| D. | Measles |
| Answer» B. Chicken pox | |
| 69. |
When an ants bits, they inject |
| A. | Glacial acetic acid |
| B. | Methanol |
| C. | Formic acid |
| D. | Stearic acid |
| Answer» D. Stearic acid | |
| 70. |
Lathyrism is caused by excessive consumption of |
| A. | Khesari Dal |
| B. | Mustard oil |
| C. | Polished rice |
| D. | Mushrooms |
| Answer» B. Mustard oil | |
| 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 | |
| 72. |
Which of the following provide instant energy |
| A. | Lactose |
| B. | Cellulose |
| C. | Maltose |
| D. | Glucose |
| Answer» E. | |
| 73. |
Consider the following vitamins1. Niacin2. Pyridoxin3. Riboflavin4. ThiamineWhich 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 | |
| 74. |
The vector of disease sleeping sickness is |
| A. | Sand-fly |
| B. | House-fly |
| C. | Fruit-fly |
| D. | Tsetse-fly |
| Answer» E. | |
| 75. |
Which of the following diseases are waterborne?1. Typhoid2. Hepatitis B3. Tuberculosis4. Hepatitis ASelect 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 | |
| 76. |
Which of the following is not found in milk |
| A. | Phosphrous |
| B. | Protein |
| C. | Calcium |
| D. | Vitamin C |
| Answer» E. | |
| 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 | |
| 78. |
Consider the following disease 1. Hepatitis-B2. Influenza3. Rabies4. ScabiesWhich 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. | |
| 79. |
Insects that can transmit diseases to human are referred to as |
| A. | Carriers |
| B. | Reservoirs |
| C. | Vectors |
| D. | Incubators |
| Answer» D. Incubators | |
| 80. |
Which one of the following insects spreads kala-azar? |
| A. | Fruit fly |
| B. | Tsetse fly |
| C. | Sand fly |
| D. | Mosquito |
| Answer» D. Mosquito | |
| 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 | |
| 82. |
Who discovered the polio vaccine? |
| A. | Louis Pasteur |
| B. | Konrad Zuse |
| C. | Eli Whitnecy |
| D. | Jonas Salk |
| Answer» E. | |
| 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 | |
| 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. | |
| 85. |
Oral Rehydration Therapy is recommended for patients suffering from |
| A. | Tuberculosis |
| B. | Typhoid |
| C. | Tetanus |
| D. | Cholera |
| Answer» E. | |
| 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 | |
| 87. |
Which of the following elements are present in all protein1. Carbon2. Hydrogen3. Oxygen4. NitrogenCode: |
| A. | 2 & 3 |
| B. | 1,2 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 88. |
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 |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2,3 and 4 |
| C. | 1,3 and 4 |
| D. | 1,2,3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 89. |
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? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 90. |
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 |
| A. | 2 & 4 |
| B. | 1 & 2 |
| C. | 2 & 3 |
| D. | 1 & 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 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 | |
| 92. |
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 |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 94. |
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 |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 96. |
Which one among the following is the sweetest natural sugar? |
| A. | Glucose |
| B. | Fructose |
| C. | Lactose |
| D. | Sucrose |
| Answer» D. Sucrose | |
| 97. |
Which one of the following causes the itch disease, scabies |
| A. | Bacterium |
| B. | Fungues |
| C. | Mite |
| D. | Protozoan |
| Answer» D. Protozoan | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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. | |