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This section includes 15 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Biology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
1. |
Which of the following given physical carcinogens is non-ionising by nature? |
A. | Radiations |
B. | X-Rays |
C. | Gamma Rays |
D. | UV rays |
Answer» E. | |
2. |
Which of the following is not a biological agent that causes cancer? |
A. | Trauma |
B. | HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) |
C. | HCV (Hepatitis B and C viruses) |
D. | Epstein-Bar virus |
Answer» B. HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) | |
3. |
Which of the following genes on activation produces malignant neoplasm? |
A. | Pleiotropic genes |
B. | Multiple genes |
C. | Oncogenes |
D. | Neonatal genes |
Answer» D. Neonatal genes | |
4. |
Which of the following is not a chemical carcinogen? |
A. | Coal-tar |
B. | Soot |
C. | Asbestos |
D. | Heat |
Answer» E. | |
5. |
Proto-oncogenes are responsible for the lysis of cancerous cells. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
6. |
The agents causing cancer are known as __________ |
A. | Oncogenes |
B. | Carcinogens |
C. | Antibodies |
D. | Cannabinoids |
Answer» C. Antibodies | |
7. |
Which of the following is the most feared property of malignant tumours? |
A. | Metastasis |
B. | Contact Inhibition |
C. | Autolysis |
D. | Degeneration |
Answer» B. Contact Inhibition | |
8. |
Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding malignant tumour? |
A. | It is a large mass of abnormal tissue |
B. | It is encapsulated |
C. | It invades adjacent tissues |
D. | It reaches distant sites |
Answer» C. It invades adjacent tissues | |
9. |
How do cancerous cells spread from one body organ to another? |
A. | Through hormones |
B. | Through water |
C. | Through Viruses |
D. | Through blood |
Answer» E. | |
10. |
More than a million Indians die from cancer annually. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
11. |
How does cancer spread from one infected individual to another? |
A. | By touching |
B. | By kissing |
C. | By hugging |
D. | Cannot spread |
Answer» E. | |
12. |
Which of the following is a localised tumour surrounded by connective tissue? |
A. | Benign tumour |
B. | Malignant tumour |
C. | Neoplasm |
D. | Abnormal cells |
Answer» B. Malignant tumour | |
13. |
Which of the following is not true regarding neoplasm? |
A. | Abnormal tissue |
B. | Caused by abnormal proliferation of cells |
C. | Cannot spread to other body organs |
D. | Responsible for the formation of tumour |
Answer» D. Responsible for the formation of tumour | |
14. |
When is World Cancer Day celebrated? |
A. | 1st December |
B. | 31st October |
C. | 4th February |
D. | 12th August |
Answer» D. 12th August | |
15. |
Which of the following property is not exhibited by a cancerous cell? |
A. | No contact inhibition |
B. | Limited life span |
C. | Abnormal shape and size |
D. | Uncontrolled division of cells |
Answer» C. Abnormal shape and size | |