Explore topic-wise MCQs in Microbiology.

This section includes 8 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Microbiology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Which of the following viruses is star-shaped in outline and transmitted by the faecal-oral route?

A. Astrovirus
B. Calicivirus
C. Hepatitis E virus
D. Hepatitis D virus
Answer» B. Calicivirus
2.

What is the shape of rabies virus?

A. Spherical
B. Polygonal
C. Bullet-shaped
D. Tubular
Answer» D. Tubular
3.

Which of the following viral agents can cause diarrhea?

A. Rotaviruses
B. Norwalk virus
C. Astroviruses
D. All of these
Answer» E.
4.

The mode of transmission of hepatitis E is through

A. infected syringes and needles
B. faecally contaminated drinking water
C. sexual intercourse
D. none of these
Answer» C. sexual intercourse
5.

The virus(es) which has club-shaped peplomers and infects the respiratory tract is/are

A. Coronavirus '
B. Astroviruses
C. Norwalk agent
D. All of these
Answer» B. Astroviruses
6.

The species of animals which is most susceptible to rabies infection is

A. dog
B. cat
C. fowl
D. cow
Answer» C. fowl
7.

Which of the following clinical specimens can be used for the demonstration of rabies antigen by direct immunofluorescence antemortem?

A. Salivary smears
B. Corneal smears
C. Conjunctival smears
D. All of these
Answer» E.
8.

Which of the following viral infections is associated with the development of hydrophobia?

A. Rabies
B. Influenza
C. Polio
D. Hepatitis
Answer» B. Influenza