Health, Disease & Nutrition MCQ: MCQ Test (25 questions)

Question 1 of 25

Which one among the following elements/ions is essential in small quantities for development of healthy teeth but causes mottling of the teeth if consumed in higher quantities ?

AIron
BChloride
CFluoride
DPotassium

Question 2 of 25

Female Culex mosquito is vector of-

AMalaria
BFilariasis
CRing-worm
DNone of these

Question 3 of 25

Siderosis is a disease caused by the inhalation of-

ASilica dust
BIron dust
CZinc dust
DCoal dust

Question 4 of 25

Vaccination involves :

AInjecting the body with materials that stimulate the body to produce antibodies
BInjecting the body with materials that stimulate the body to produce antigens
CThe use of monoclonal antibodies to cure a disease
DUse of antibiotics to cure diseases

Question 5 of 25

Outer coating of a capsule is made up of-

AProtein
BCalcium carbonate
CCellulose
DStarch

Question 6 of 25

What is 'breakbone fever' most commonly known as ?

ATyphoid
BRhinitis
CYellow fever
DDengue

Question 7 of 25

Which one of the following is not an epidemic disease ?

ACholera
BMalaria
CSmallpox
DElephantiasis

Question 8 of 25

Bird flu is a disease that affects human beings and spreads through-

ASheep
BPoultry
CSilkworm
DMealworn

Question 9 of 25

The name of which disease among the following means 'evil influence of the stars' ?

ACholera
BPlague
CInfluenza
DTyphoid

Question 10 of 25

A patient suffering from stomach pain and indigestion was advised by the doctor to take probiotics, the probiotics help to-

AIncrease the effects of medication
BKill harmful bacteria iin the stomach
CProvide the beneficial bacteria for healthy digestion
DDecrease the acid secretion and increase the enzymatic activity.

Question 11 of 25

It begins as a single cell and grows into a merciless disease that claims millions of lives year after. But scientists are steadily unlocking its my steries and the fight against it, may now have reached a dramatic turning point. Now discoveries promise better therapies and hope in the war against. The disease referred to in the above quotation is-

ACancer
BAIDS
CTuberculosis
DAlzheimer's disease

Question 12 of 25

Which of the following food item is rich in iron ?

AApple
BRice
COrange
DWheat

Question 13 of 25

ELISA test is used to detect-

ACancer
BT.B
CPolio
DAIDS

Question 14 of 25

A medicine bottles containing tablets or capsules, a small pouch of silica gel is kept to :

Aabsorb moisture
Babsorb gases
CKeep the bottle warm
DKill bacteria

Question 15 of 25

Vaccination is available against all of the following disease except -

AYellow fever
BTyphoid fever
CMalaria
DHepatitis B

Question 16 of 25

The malfunctioning of thyroid gland is due to the deficiency of-

AVitamin A
BCalcium
CIodine
DIronn(e) None of the above

Question 17 of 25

Which of the following is a good source of vitamin E

AFresh vegetables
BGhee
CMeat
DYellow yolk

Question 18 of 25

Nosocomial infection is

AAcquired from 'nose' of humans
BAcquired from nasal cavity of animals
CHospital acquired
DAn endemic disease

Question 19 of 25

Which of the following vitamins is essential for the coagulation of blood ?

AVitamin A
BVitamin B12
CVitamin K
DVitamin D

Question 20 of 25

Zika disease is caused by

AA virus transmitted by Aedes Mosquitoes
BH1N1 Virus
CTick Transmitted Virus
DThe Varicella - Zoster Virus

Question 21 of 25

Sleeping sickness is a parasitic disease of humans and other animals. It is caused by-

AHistomonas
BTrypanosoma
CAngomonas
DNaegleria

Question 22 of 25

Infections diseases can spread through various means such as air (sneezes and cough), water, food, insects and vectors. Which of the following diseases does not have a vector ?

AAIDS
BMalaria
CDengue
DZika

Question 23 of 25

Which one of the following diseases in humans can spread through air ?

ADengue
BTuberculosis
CHIV-AIDS
DGoitre

Question 24 of 25

Altitude sickness' is caused at high altitude due to

AHigh partial pressure of oxygen
BLow partial pressure of oxygen
CLow level of haemoglobin
DHigh partial pressure of carbon dioxide

Question 25 of 25

If waste materials contaminate the source of drinking water, which of the following disease will spread ?

AScurvy
BTyphoid
CMalaria
DAnaemia