Explore topic-wise MCQs in Virology.

This section includes 11 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Virology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The mucus prevents viral attachment on cells.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
2.

Influenza B undergoes more drift than influenza A viruses.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
3.

Influenza A virus was discovered in ______________

A. 1933
B. 1937
C. 1999
D. 1958
Answer» B. 1937
4.

Which of the following virus belongs to the poxvirus family?

A. HIV
B. Myxoma
C. Measles
D. Influenza
Answer» C. Measles
5.

Which of the following virus undergoes zoonotic transmission?

A. Rhinovirus
B. HIV
C. HBV
D. Rhabdovirus
Answer» E.
6.

Which of the following is an example of a vertically transmitted virus?

A. Arbovirus
B. Rhinovirus
C. Poliovirus
D. Rubella virus
Answer» E.
7.

The viruses spread by arthropods are known as ____________

A. Rhinovirus
B. Arbovirus
C. Influenza virus
D. HIV
Answer» C. Influenza virus
8.

Which of the following phylum acts as a vector for virus transmission?

A. Arthropods
B. Mollusca
C. Porifera
D. Cnidaria
Answer» B. Mollusca
9.

Which of the following virus is transmitted via urine?

A. Influenza virus
B. Poliovirus
C. Lassa fever virus
D. Arbovirus
Answer» D. Arbovirus
10.

Which of the following virus is transmitted through the respiratory route?

A. HIV
B. HBV
C. HPV
D. Rhinovirus
Answer» E.
11.

Which of the following is not a horizontal transmission route?

A. Respiratory
B. Placental
C. Fecal
D. Sexual
Answer» C. Fecal