Diseases MCQ Quiz – Part 2
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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 | 2 |
| 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
The common cold is mainly caused by
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➤ Common cold is caused by viruses (mainly Rhinovirus).
➤ It spreads through air droplets.Incorrect
➤ Common cold is caused by viruses (mainly Rhinovirus).
➤ It spreads through air droplets. -
Question 2 of 25
2. Question
COVID-19 is caused by
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➤ COVID-19 is caused by coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2).
➤ It spreads through respiratory droplets.Incorrect
➤ COVID-19 is caused by coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2).
➤ It spreads through respiratory droplets. -
Question 3 of 25
3. Question
Which of the following is a water-borne viral disease?
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➤ Hepatitis A spreads through contaminated water.
➤ It affects the liver.Incorrect
➤ Hepatitis A spreads through contaminated water.
➤ It affects the liver. -
Question 4 of 25
4. Question
Which of the following diseases affects the respiratory system?
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➤ Influenza affects the respiratory tract.
➤ It causes fever, cough and body ache.Incorrect
➤ Influenza affects the respiratory tract.
➤ It causes fever, cough and body ache. -
Question 5 of 25
5. Question
Which disease is caused by SARS-CoV-2 virus?
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➤ SARS-CoV-2 virus causes COVID-19.
➤ It led to a global pandemic.Incorrect
➤ SARS-CoV-2 virus causes COVID-19.
➤ It led to a global pandemic. -
Question 6 of 25
6. Question
Polio is caused by
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➤ Polio is caused by poliovirus.
➤ It affects the nervous system.Incorrect
➤ Polio is caused by poliovirus.
➤ It affects the nervous system. -
Question 7 of 25
7. Question
Polio mainly affects the
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➤ Polio damages nerves in spinal cord and brain stem.
➤ It can lead to paralysis.Incorrect
➤ Polio damages nerves in spinal cord and brain stem.
➤ It can lead to paralysis. -
Question 8 of 25
8. Question
The first polio vaccine was developed by
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➤ Dr. Jonas Salk developed the first polio vaccine.
➤ It helped in global polio control.Incorrect
➤ Dr. Jonas Salk developed the first polio vaccine.
➤ It helped in global polio control. -
Question 9 of 25
9. Question
Smallpox vaccine was developed by
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➤ Edward Jenner developed the smallpox vaccine (1796).
➤ Smallpox was eradicated in India in 1977.Incorrect
➤ Edward Jenner developed the smallpox vaccine (1796).
➤ Smallpox was eradicated in India in 1977. -
Question 10 of 25
10. Question
Dengue is transmitted by
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➤ Dengue spreads through female Aedes aegypti mosquito.
➤ It is a vector-borne viral disease.Incorrect
➤ Dengue spreads through female Aedes aegypti mosquito.
➤ It is a vector-borne viral disease. -
Question 11 of 25
11. Question
Rabies is caused by
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➤ Rabies is caused by Lyssavirus.
➤ It affects the central nervous system.Incorrect
➤ Rabies is caused by Lyssavirus.
➤ It affects the central nervous system. -
Question 12 of 25
12. Question
A common symptom of rabies is
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➤ Rabies causes hydrophobia (fear of water).
➤ It is a fatal viral disease.Incorrect
➤ Rabies causes hydrophobia (fear of water).
➤ It is a fatal viral disease. -
Question 13 of 25
13. Question
AIDS is caused by
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➤ AIDS is caused by HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus).
➤ It weakens the immune system.Incorrect
➤ AIDS is caused by HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus).
➤ It weakens the immune system. -
Question 14 of 25
14. Question
The test used to detect AIDS is
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➤ ELISA test is used to detect HIV infection.
➤ It identifies antibodies in blood.Incorrect
➤ ELISA test is used to detect HIV infection.
➤ It identifies antibodies in blood. -
Question 15 of 25
15. Question
World AIDS Day is observed on
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➤ World AIDS Day is observed on December 1.
➤ It spreads awareness about HIV/AIDS.Incorrect
➤ World AIDS Day is observed on December 1.
➤ It spreads awareness about HIV/AIDS. -
Question 16 of 25
16. Question
Cholera is caused by
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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 17 of 25
17. Question
Cholera is commonly known as
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➤ Cholera is called “Blue Death”.
➤ It causes severe dehydration and bluish skin.Incorrect
➤ Cholera is called “Blue Death”.
➤ It causes severe dehydration and bluish skin. -
Question 18 of 25
18. Question
Plague is caused by
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➤ Plague is caused by Yersinia pestis (bacteria).
➤ It spreads through infected fleas or rats.Incorrect
➤ Plague is caused by Yersinia pestis (bacteria).
➤ It spreads through infected fleas or rats. -
Question 19 of 25
19. Question
Death caused by plague is known as
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➤ Plague is known as “Black Death”.
➤ It caused mass deaths in history.Incorrect
➤ Plague is known as “Black Death”.
➤ It caused mass deaths in history. -
Question 20 of 25
20. Question
Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by
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➤ TB is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
➤ It mainly affects the lungs.Incorrect
➤ TB is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
➤ It mainly affects the lungs. -
Question 21 of 25
21. Question
The vaccine for tuberculosis is
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➤ BCG vaccine protects against tuberculosis.
➤ It is given in early childhood.Incorrect
➤ BCG vaccine protects against tuberculosis.
➤ It is given in early childhood. -
Question 22 of 25
22. Question
Typhoid is caused by
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➤ Typhoid is caused by Salmonella typhi.
➤ It spreads through contaminated food and water.Incorrect
➤ Typhoid is caused by Salmonella typhi.
➤ It spreads through contaminated food and water. -
Question 23 of 25
23. Question
The test used to detect typhoid is
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➤ Widal test is used to detect typhoid infection.
➤ It detects specific antibodies.Incorrect
➤ Widal test is used to detect typhoid infection.
➤ It detects specific antibodies. -
Question 24 of 25
24. Question
Pneumonia is caused by
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➤ Pneumonia is caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae.
➤ It affects the lungs (alveoli filled with fluid).Incorrect
➤ Pneumonia is caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae.
➤ It affects the lungs (alveoli filled with fluid). -
Question 25 of 25
25. Question
Diarrhoea is commonly caused by
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➤ Diarrhoea is often caused by E. coli bacteria.
➤ It spreads through contaminated food and water.Incorrect
➤ Diarrhoea is often caused by E. coli bacteria.
➤ It spreads through contaminated food and water.