Diseases MCQ Quiz – Part 1
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This Diseases MCQ Quiz helps aspirants revise important concepts related to types of diseases, their causes, symptoms, and prevention methods, which are frequently asked in competitive exams. Regular practice of disease-related MCQs improves conceptual understanding and helps candidates answer biology questions quickly and accurately.
GK Series – Biology – Diseases MCQ Quiz |
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| Subject | Biology |
| Chapter | Diseases |
| Part | 1 |
| Questions | 25 |
Who Should Attempt This Diseases MCQ Quiz?
This Diseases MCQ Quiz is useful for aspirants preparing for SSC, Railways, Banking, Defence, and other government job exams, where questions related to health and diseases are commonly asked in the General Knowledge section.
Topics Covered in This Diseases MCQ Quiz
This quiz includes MCQs based on important topics such as communicable and non-communicable diseases, viral, bacterial and parasitic diseases, deficiency diseases, vaccines, immunity, and basic prevention methods, along with other fundamental concepts related to human health and diseases.
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Question 1 of 25
1. Question
A disease is defined as
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➤ Disease is any disturbance in the internal structure or function of the body.
➤ It is usually associated with specific signs and symptoms.Incorrect
➤ Disease is any disturbance in the internal structure or function of the body.
➤ It is usually associated with specific signs and symptoms. -
Question 2 of 25
2. Question
Acute diseases are those which
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➤ Acute diseases last for a short period of time.
➤ Example: Cold, fever, cough.Incorrect
➤ Acute diseases last for a short period of time.
➤ Example: Cold, fever, cough. -
Question 3 of 25
3. Question
Chronic diseases are those which
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➤ Chronic diseases last for a long period of time.
➤ Example: Diabetes, TB, elephantiasis.Incorrect
➤ Chronic diseases last for a long period of time.
➤ Example: Diabetes, TB, elephantiasis. -
Question 4 of 25
4. Question
Communicable diseases are
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➤ Communicable diseases spread from one person to another.
➤ They are caused by pathogens.Incorrect
➤ Communicable diseases spread from one person to another.
➤ They are caused by pathogens. -
Question 5 of 25
5. Question
Non-communicable diseases are
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➤ Non-communicable diseases do not spread between individuals.
➤ They are caused by deficiency, allergy, or abnormal cell growth.Incorrect
➤ Non-communicable diseases do not spread between individuals.
➤ They are caused by deficiency, allergy, or abnormal cell growth. -
Question 6 of 25
6. Question
Diseases transmitted from animals to humans are called
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➤ Zoonotic diseases are transmitted from animals to humans.
➤ Examples: Rabies, bird flu.Incorrect
➤ Zoonotic diseases are transmitted from animals to humans.
➤ Examples: Rabies, bird flu. -
Question 7 of 25
7. Question
Disease-causing agents are called
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➤ Pathogens are disease-causing agents.
➤ Examples include virus, bacteria, protozoa, fungi.Incorrect
➤ Pathogens are disease-causing agents.
➤ Examples include virus, bacteria, protozoa, fungi. -
Question 8 of 25
8. Question
Which of the following is NOT a pathogen?
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➤ Vitamins are nutrients, not disease-causing agents.
➤ Pathogens include virus, bacteria, protozoa, fungi.Incorrect
➤ Vitamins are nutrients, not disease-causing agents.
➤ Pathogens include virus, bacteria, protozoa, fungi. -
Question 9 of 25
9. Question
Which of the following is a viral disease?
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➤ Influenza (flu) is caused by virus.
➤ Cholera, TB, typhoid are bacterial diseases.Incorrect
➤ Influenza (flu) is caused by virus.
➤ Cholera, TB, typhoid are bacterial diseases. -
Question 10 of 25
10. Question
Which of the following is a bacterial disease?
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➤ Typhoid is caused by Salmonella typhi (bacteria).
➤ AIDS, dengue, polio are viral diseases.Incorrect
➤ Typhoid is caused by Salmonella typhi (bacteria).
➤ AIDS, dengue, polio are viral diseases. -
Question 11 of 25
11. Question
Viruses are
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➤ Viruses are non-living outside a host cell.
➤ They become active only inside living cells.Incorrect
➤ Viruses are non-living outside a host cell.
➤ They become active only inside living cells. -
Question 12 of 25
12. Question
The protein coat of a virus is called
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➤ Capsid is the protein covering of a virus.
➤ It protects the genetic material (DNA/RNA).Incorrect
➤ Capsid is the protein covering of a virus.
➤ It protects the genetic material (DNA/RNA). -
Question 13 of 25
13. Question
The genetic material of a virus can be
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➤ Viruses contain either DNA or RNA.
➤ They never contain both together.Incorrect
➤ Viruses contain either DNA or RNA.
➤ They never contain both together. -
Question 14 of 25
14. Question
Antibiotics are effective against
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➤ Antibiotics kill or inhibit bacteria.
➤ They are not effective against viruses.Incorrect
➤ Antibiotics kill or inhibit bacteria.
➤ They are not effective against viruses. -
Question 15 of 25
15. Question
Which of the following is a protozoan disease?
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➤ Malaria is caused by protozoa (Plasmodium).
➤ It spreads through Anopheles mosquito.Incorrect
➤ Malaria is caused by protozoa (Plasmodium).
➤ It spreads through Anopheles mosquito. -
Question 16 of 25
16. Question
Which of the following is a fungal disease?
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➤ Ringworm is caused by fungi.
➤ It affects skin, scalp and nails.Incorrect
➤ Ringworm is caused by fungi.
➤ It affects skin, scalp and nails. -
Question 17 of 25
17. Question
Viruses can reproduce only
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➤ Viruses reproduce only inside host cells.
➤ They use the host’s cell machinery.Incorrect
➤ Viruses reproduce only inside host cells.
➤ They use the host’s cell machinery. -
Question 18 of 25
18. Question
Which of the following diseases is caused by bacteria?
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➤ Cholera is caused by Vibrio cholerae (bacteria).
➤ It spreads through contaminated water.Incorrect
➤ Cholera is caused by Vibrio cholerae (bacteria).
➤ It spreads through contaminated water. -
Question 19 of 25
19. Question
Protozoa are
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➤ Protozoa are unicellular organisms.
➤ Many protozoa are parasitic in nature.Incorrect
➤ Protozoa are unicellular organisms.
➤ Many protozoa are parasitic in nature. -
Question 20 of 25
20. Question
Fungi mainly reproduce by
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➤ Fungi reproduce by spores.
➤ Spores help in rapid spread of fungal diseases.Incorrect
➤ Fungi reproduce by spores.
➤ Spores help in rapid spread of fungal diseases. -
Question 21 of 25
21. Question
Hepatitis is a disease that affects the
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➤ Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver.
➤ It is caused mainly by viral infection.Incorrect
➤ Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver.
➤ It is caused mainly by viral infection. -
Question 22 of 25
22. Question
Hepatitis A is mainly transmitted through
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➤ Hepatitis A spreads through contaminated food and water.
➤ It is a water-borne disease.Incorrect
➤ Hepatitis A spreads through contaminated food and water.
➤ It is a water-borne disease. -
Question 23 of 25
23. Question
Hepatitis B spreads mainly through
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➤ Hepatitis B spreads through blood and body fluids.
➤ It can spread via infected needles or transfusion.Incorrect
➤ Hepatitis B spreads through blood and body fluids.
➤ It can spread via infected needles or transfusion. -
Question 24 of 25
24. Question
Mumps mainly affects the
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➤ Mumps causes swelling of salivary glands.
➤ It is a viral disease.Incorrect
➤ Mumps causes swelling of salivary glands.
➤ It is a viral disease. -
Question 25 of 25
25. Question
Influenza is commonly known as
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➤ Influenza is commonly called flu.
➤ It is caused by influenza virus.Incorrect
➤ Influenza is commonly called flu.
➤ It is caused by influenza virus.