Diseases Questions with solutions MCQs

1. Vector borne diseases account for more than 17% of all infections diseases, causing more than 700000 deaths annually. Which of the following disease is
NOT vector borne?

A

Dengue

B

Chikungunya

C

Filariasis

D

Cholera

Diseases General Science
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

Vector borne diseases:
Dengue, Filariasis, Chikungunya
Non vector borne disease:
Cholera

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2. Mercury : Minamata disease :: ? : Itai-Itai disease

A

Lead

B

Nickel

C

Iron

D

Cadmium

Diseases General Science
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

Itai-itai disease is caused by cadmium (Cd) exposure, produced as a result of human activities related to industrialisation

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3. Water pollution occurs when harmful substances like microorganisms contaminate a water body degrading the water quality and rendering it toxic to humans or the environment. Which of the following diseases in NOT due to contamination of water?

A

Malaria

B

Tuberculosis

C

Cholera

D

Typhoid

Diseases General Science
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Contaminated water and poor sanitation are linked to transmission of diseases such as cholera, diarrhoea, dysentery, hepatitis A, typhoid, and polio.

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4. Which of the following is a disease that results in inflammation of the skin and also known as eczema?

A

Dermatitis

B

Dysmenorrhea

C

Scabies

D

Constipation

Diseases General Science
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Dermatitis (also known as eczema) is inflammation of the skin, typically characterized by itchiness, redness and a rash.

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5. After diagnosis of a disease in a person, the doctor advices the patient iron and folic acid tablets

A

Osteoporosis

B

Annemia

C

Goitre

D

Protein Energy Malnutrition

Diseases General Science
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones are fragile and are more susceptible to fractures. Anaemia is a condition in which there is a deficiency of red blood cells or haemoglobin in the blood. It may result due to lack of iron or folic acid. Regular dose of iron and folic acid tablets reduces anaemia. Goitre is a condition in which there is swelling in the neck due to enlarged thyroid gland. Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) is a condition in which there is deficiency of protein and energy resulting in various disorders like marasmus and kwashiorkor.

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6. Which of the following nutritional deficiencies causes the condition Osteoporosis?

A

Protein

B

Carbohydrate

C

Calcium

D

Fat

Diseases Health Educator set 1
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

Osteoporosis is associated with low intake of calcium and other nutrients. Dietary copper deficiency might stimulate bone metabolism and increase in hip fractures. Excess vitamin A intake was also associated with lower bone mineral density and higher risk of hip fractures.

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7. Which of the following diseases is caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis?

A

Chickenpox

B

Plague

C

Rubella

D

Mumps

Diseases Health Educator set 1
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Plague is a disease that affects humans and other mammals. It is caused by the bacterium, Yersinia pestis. Humans usually get plague after being bitten by a rodent flea that is carrying the plague bacterium or by handling an animal infected with plague.

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8. Coronavirus belongs to which of the following order of viruses?

A

Nidovirales

B

Piccovirales

C

Ortervirales

D

Picornavirales

Diseases Health Educator set 1
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Nidovirales is an order of enveloped, positive-strand RNA viruses which infect vertebrates and invertebrates. Host organisms include mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, arthropods, molluscs, and helminths. The order includes the families Coronaviridae, Arteriviridae, Roniviridae, and Mesoniviridae.

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9. Which of the following is an example of communicable disease?

A

Diabetes

B

Measles

C

Osteoarthritis

D

Cancer

Diseases Health Educator set 1
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Some examples of the communicable disease include HIV, hepatitis A, B and C, measles, salmonella, measles, and blood-borne illnesses. Most common forms of spread include fecal-oral, food, sexual intercourse, insect bites, contact with contaminated fomites, droplets, or skin contact.

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10. Which of the following diseases is caused by Flavivirus?

A

Tuberculosis

B

Dengue

C

Leprosy

D

Typhoid

Diseases Health Educator Set 2
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Members of this family belong to a single genus, Flavivirus, and cause widespread morbidity and mortality throughout the world. Some of the mosquitoes-transmitted viruses include: Yellow Fever, Dengue Fever, Japanese encephalitis, West Nile viruses, and Zika virus

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11. Which of the following is an example of water borne communicable disease?

A

Alzheimer

B

Cataract

C

Cholera

D

Diabetes

Diseases Health Educator Set 2
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The pathogenic microorganisms, their toxic exudates, and other contaminants together, cause serious conditions such as cholera, diarrhea, typhoid, amebiasis, hepatitis, gastroenteritis, giardiasis, campylobacteriosis, scabies, and worm infections, to name a few.

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12. What other viruses belong to the coronavirus family:

A

SARS and Influenzas

B

SARS and MERS

C

SARS and HIV

D

Zika Virus and SARS

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Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

SARS and MERS

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13. Nipah is a zoonotic paramyxovirus; where did it originate:

A

Originated from Rats

B

Originated from Bats

C

Originated from Humans

D

Originated from Lab

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Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Originated from Bats

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14. AIDS virus has:

A

Single-stranded RNA

B

Single-stranded DNA

C

Double-stranded RNA

D

Double-stranded DNA

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Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

AIDS is a deadly disease caused by HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). The virus has an envelope of protein coat enclosing the Single stranded RNA genome with reverse transcriptase. The core is surrounded by a protein coat called p24. Outside this protein coat is a layer of another protein called p17.

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15. Which of the following is NOT a communicable disease?

A

Epilepsy

B

Rabies

C

Pertussis

D

Shegellosis

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Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Epilepsy is a central nervous system (neurological) disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures or periods of unusual behavior, sensations and sometimes loss of awareness. Anyone can develop epilepsy. Epilepsy affects both males and females of all races, ethnic backgrounds and ages.

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16. Which among the following is the causal organism for COVID-19?

A

Bacteria

B

Virus

C

Protozoa

D

Fungi

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Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Virus

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