Diseases MCQ Quiz – Part 4
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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 | 4 |
| 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
Turner syndrome occurs in
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➤ Turner syndrome occurs in females (XO condition).
➤ One X chromosome is missing.Incorrect
➤ Turner syndrome occurs in females (XO condition).
➤ One X chromosome is missing. -
Question 2 of 25
2. Question
Klinefelter syndrome occurs in
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➤ Klinefelter syndrome occurs in males (XXY condition).
➤ One extra X chromosome is present.Incorrect
➤ Klinefelter syndrome occurs in males (XXY condition).
➤ One extra X chromosome is present. -
Question 3 of 25
3. Question
Haemophilia is a disorder in which
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➤ Haemophilia is a blood clotting disorder.
➤ Blood fails to clot properly.Incorrect
➤ Haemophilia is a blood clotting disorder.
➤ Blood fails to clot properly. -
Question 4 of 25
4. Question
Haemophilia is a
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➤ Haemophilia is a sex-linked disorder.
➤ It is linked to X chromosome.Incorrect
➤ Haemophilia is a sex-linked disorder.
➤ It is linked to X chromosome. -
Question 5 of 25
5. Question
Colour blindness is a
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➤ Colour blindness is a genetic disorder.
➤ It affects color perception.Incorrect
➤ Colour blindness is a genetic disorder.
➤ It affects color perception. -
Question 6 of 25
6. Question
Mendelian disorders are caused by
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➤ Mendelian disorders occur due to mutation in a single gene.
➤ Example: Sickle cell anaemia.Incorrect
➤ Mendelian disorders occur due to mutation in a single gene.
➤ Example: Sickle cell anaemia. -
Question 7 of 25
7. Question
Which of the following is a Mendelian disorder?
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➤ Sickle cell anaemia is a Mendelian disorder.
➤ It affects hemoglobin structure.Incorrect
➤ Sickle cell anaemia is a Mendelian disorder.
➤ It affects hemoglobin structure. -
Question 8 of 25
8. Question
Thalassemia is a disorder of
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➤ Thalassemia is a blood disorder.
➤ It affects hemoglobin production.Incorrect
➤ Thalassemia is a blood disorder.
➤ It affects hemoglobin production. -
Question 9 of 25
9. Question
Albinism is caused by lack of
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➤ Albinism is due to lack of melanin pigment.
➤ It affects skin, hair and eyes.Incorrect
➤ Albinism is due to lack of melanin pigment.
➤ It affects skin, hair and eyes. -
Question 10 of 25
10. Question
Sleeping sickness is caused by
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➤ Sleeping sickness is caused by Trypanosoma (protozoa).
➤ It affects the nervous system.Incorrect
➤ Sleeping sickness is caused by Trypanosoma (protozoa).
➤ It affects the nervous system. -
Question 11 of 25
11. Question
The vector of sleeping sickness is
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➤ Tsetse fly transmits sleeping sickness.
➤ It carries Trypanosoma parasite.Incorrect
➤ Tsetse fly transmits sleeping sickness.
➤ It carries Trypanosoma parasite. -
Question 12 of 25
12. Question
World Malaria Day is observed on
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➤ World Malaria Day is observed on April 25.
➤ It raises awareness about malaria control.Incorrect
➤ World Malaria Day is observed on April 25.
➤ It raises awareness about malaria control. -
Question 13 of 25
13. Question
Which protozoan disease causes enlargement of spleen?
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➤ Kala-azar causes splenomegaly (enlarged spleen).
➤ It also darkens the skin.Incorrect
➤ Kala-azar causes splenomegaly (enlarged spleen).
➤ It also darkens the skin. -
Question 14 of 25
14. Question
Which disease is transmitted by mosquito but NOT caused by protozoa?
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➤ Dengue is transmitted by mosquito but caused by virus.
➤ Malaria is protozoan disease.Incorrect
➤ Dengue is transmitted by mosquito but caused by virus.
➤ Malaria is protozoan disease. -
Question 15 of 25
15. Question
Which of the following is a water-borne disease?
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➤ Cholera spreads through contaminated water.
➤ It is a water-borne disease.Incorrect
➤ Cholera spreads through contaminated water.
➤ It is a water-borne disease. -
Question 16 of 25
16. Question
Which of the following is an air-borne disease?
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➤ Tuberculosis spreads through air droplets.
➤ It is an air-borne disease.Incorrect
➤ Tuberculosis spreads through air droplets.
➤ It is an air-borne disease. -
Question 17 of 25
17. Question
Which disease spreads through contaminated food and water?
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➤ Typhoid spreads through contaminated food and water.
➤ It is caused by bacteria.Incorrect
➤ Typhoid spreads through contaminated food and water.
➤ It is caused by bacteria. -
Question 18 of 25
18. Question
Influenza spreads mainly through
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➤ Influenza spreads through air droplets.
➤ It affects the respiratory system.Incorrect
➤ Influenza spreads through air droplets.
➤ It affects the respiratory system. -
Question 19 of 25
19. Question
Dengue spreads through
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➤ Dengue spreads through mosquito bites.
➤ It is a vector-borne disease.Incorrect
➤ Dengue spreads through mosquito bites.
➤ It is a vector-borne disease. -
Question 20 of 25
20. Question
Which of the following is NOT a water-borne disease?
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➤ Tuberculosis spreads through air, not water.
➤ Others are water-borne diseases.Incorrect
➤ Tuberculosis spreads through air, not water.
➤ Others are water-borne diseases. -
Question 21 of 25
21. Question
Which of the following is NOT an air-borne disease?
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➤ Cholera spreads through water.
➤ Others spread through air droplets.Incorrect
➤ Cholera spreads through water.
➤ Others spread through air droplets. -
Question 22 of 25
22. Question
Which disease is both water-borne and bacterial?
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➤ Cholera is a bacterial and water-borne disease.
➤ It causes severe dehydration.Incorrect
➤ Cholera is a bacterial and water-borne disease.
➤ It causes severe dehydration. -
Question 23 of 25
23. Question
Which disease spreads through direct contact?
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➤ Ringworm spreads through direct contact.
➤ It is a fungal infection.Incorrect
➤ Ringworm spreads through direct contact.
➤ It is a fungal infection. -
Question 24 of 25
24. Question
Which disease spreads through vector transmission?
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➤ Dengue spreads through vector (mosquito).
➤ It is a vector-borne disease.Incorrect
➤ Dengue spreads through vector (mosquito).
➤ It is a vector-borne disease. -
Question 25 of 25
25. Question
Down syndrome is caused by
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➤ Down syndrome is caused by trisomy 21 (extra chromosome 21).
➤ Total chromosomes become 47 instead of 46.Incorrect
➤ Down syndrome is caused by trisomy 21 (extra chromosome 21).
➤ Total chromosomes become 47 instead of 46.