Diseases MCQ Quiz – Part 5
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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 | 5 |
| 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 28
1. Question
Glaucoma is a disease that affects the
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➤ Glaucoma damages the optic nerve of the eye.
➤ It can lead to vision loss or blindness.Incorrect
➤ Glaucoma damages the optic nerve of the eye.
➤ It can lead to vision loss or blindness. -
Question 2 of 28
2. Question
Glaucoma is mainly caused due to increase in
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➤ Glaucoma occurs due to increased intraocular pressure (IOP).
➤ It damages the optic nerve.Incorrect
➤ Glaucoma occurs due to increased intraocular pressure (IOP).
➤ It damages the optic nerve. -
Question 3 of 28
3. Question
The instrument used to measure eye pressure is
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➤ Tonometer measures intraocular pressure of the eye.
➤ It is used in diagnosis of glaucoma.Incorrect
➤ Tonometer measures intraocular pressure of the eye.
➤ It is used in diagnosis of glaucoma. -
Question 4 of 28
4. Question
Wilson disease is caused due to accumulation of
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➤ Wilson disease is caused by copper accumulation.
➤ It affects liver and brain.Incorrect
➤ Wilson disease is caused by copper accumulation.
➤ It affects liver and brain. -
Question 5 of 28
5. Question
Minamata disease is caused by
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➤ Minamata disease is caused by mercury poisoning.
➤ It leads to neurological disorders.Incorrect
➤ Minamata disease is caused by mercury poisoning.
➤ It leads to neurological disorders. -
Question 6 of 28
6. Question
Itai-itai disease is caused by
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➤ Itai-itai disease is caused by cadmium accumulation.
➤ It leads to bone and kidney damage.Incorrect
➤ Itai-itai disease is caused by cadmium accumulation.
➤ It leads to bone and kidney damage. -
Question 7 of 28
7. Question
Blue baby syndrome is caused by excess
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➤ Blue baby syndrome is caused by nitrate accumulation.
➤ It reduces oxygen supply in blood.Incorrect
➤ Blue baby syndrome is caused by nitrate accumulation.
➤ It reduces oxygen supply in blood. -
Question 8 of 28
8. Question
Siderosis is caused due to accumulation of
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➤ Siderosis is caused by excess iron deposition.
➤ It affects body tissues.Incorrect
➤ Siderosis is caused by excess iron deposition.
➤ It affects body tissues. -
Question 9 of 28
9. Question
Patau syndrome is caused by
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➤ Patau syndrome is caused by trisomy 13.
➤ It leads to severe developmental defects.Incorrect
➤ Patau syndrome is caused by trisomy 13.
➤ It leads to severe developmental defects. -
Question 10 of 28
10. Question
Which of the following is caused by heavy metal poisoning?
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➤ Minamata disease is caused by mercury poisoning.
➤ It affects the nervous system.Incorrect
➤ Minamata disease is caused by mercury poisoning.
➤ It affects the nervous system. -
Question 11 of 28
11. Question
A pandemic refers to
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➤ Pandemic is a disease that spreads across countries or continents.
➤ Example: COVID-19.Incorrect
➤ Pandemic is a disease that spreads across countries or continents.
➤ Example: COVID-19. -
Question 12 of 28
12. Question
An epidemic refers to
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➤ Epidemic is a sudden increase in disease cases in a region.
➤ It affects large populations quickly.Incorrect
➤ Epidemic is a sudden increase in disease cases in a region.
➤ It affects large populations quickly. -
Question 13 of 28
13. Question
Endemic disease refers to
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➤ Endemic diseases are constantly present in a region.
➤ They have low but steady spread.Incorrect
➤ Endemic diseases are constantly present in a region.
➤ They have low but steady spread. -
Question 14 of 28
14. Question
Gonorrhea is caused by
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➤ Gonorrhea is caused by bacteria.
➤ It is a sexually transmitted disease (STD).Incorrect
➤ Gonorrhea is caused by bacteria.
➤ It is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). -
Question 15 of 28
15. Question
Syphilis is caused by
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➤ Syphilis is caused by Treponema pallidum (bacteria).
➤ It spreads through sexual contact.Incorrect
➤ Syphilis is caused by Treponema pallidum (bacteria).
➤ It spreads through sexual contact. -
Question 16 of 28
16. Question
Warts are caused by
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➤ Warts are caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV).
➤ It affects the skin.Incorrect
➤ Warts are caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV).
➤ It affects the skin. -
Question 17 of 28
17. Question
Citrus canker is caused by
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➤ Citrus canker is a bacterial disease of plants.
➤ It affects citrus fruits.Incorrect
➤ Citrus canker is a bacterial disease of plants.
➤ It affects citrus fruits. -
Question 18 of 28
18. Question
Rust of wheat is caused by
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➤ Rust of wheat is caused by fungi.
➤ It damages crop yield.Incorrect
➤ Rust of wheat is caused by fungi.
➤ It damages crop yield. -
Question 19 of 28
19. Question
Yellow vein mosaic affects
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➤ Yellow vein mosaic affects okra plants.
➤ It is caused by virus.Incorrect
➤ Yellow vein mosaic affects okra plants.
➤ It is caused by virus. -
Question 20 of 28
20. Question
Tobacco mosaic disease is caused by
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➤ Tobacco mosaic disease is caused by virus.
➤ It affects tobacco plants.Incorrect
➤ Tobacco mosaic disease is caused by virus.
➤ It affects tobacco plants. -
Question 21 of 28
21. Question
Gram staining is used to identify
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➤ Gram staining is a technique used to identify bacteria.
➤ It classifies them based on cell wall structure.Incorrect
➤ Gram staining is a technique used to identify bacteria.
➤ It classifies them based on cell wall structure. -
Question 22 of 28
22. Question
Gram-positive bacteria appear
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➤ Gram-positive bacteria appear purple or blue.
➤ They have thick peptidoglycan layer.Incorrect
➤ Gram-positive bacteria appear purple or blue.
➤ They have thick peptidoglycan layer. -
Question 23 of 28
23. Question
Gram-negative bacteria appear
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➤ Gram-negative bacteria appear pink or red.
➤ They have thin peptidoglycan layer.Incorrect
➤ Gram-negative bacteria appear pink or red.
➤ They have thin peptidoglycan layer. -
Question 24 of 28
24. Question
Gram-negative bacteria are more resistant to
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➤ Gram-negative bacteria are more resistant to antibiotics.
➤ Due to outer lipid membrane.Incorrect
➤ Gram-negative bacteria are more resistant to antibiotics.
➤ Due to outer lipid membrane. -
Question 25 of 28
25. Question
Which of the following is a Gram-positive bacterium?
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➤ Staphylococcus is Gram-positive bacteria.
➤ Others listed are Gram-negative.Incorrect
➤ Staphylococcus is Gram-positive bacteria.
➤ Others listed are Gram-negative. -
Question 26 of 28
26. Question
The father of microbiology is
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➤ Antonie van Leeuwenhoek is known as the father of microbiology.
➤ He first observed microorganisms using microscope.Incorrect
➤ Antonie van Leeuwenhoek is known as the father of microbiology.
➤ He first observed microorganisms using microscope. -
Question 27 of 28
27. Question
India was declared polio-free in which year?
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➤ India was declared polio-free in 2014.
➤ Pulse Polio Programme started in 1995.Incorrect
➤ India was declared polio-free in 2014.
➤ Pulse Polio Programme started in 1995. -
Question 28 of 28
28. Question
Mad Hatter disease is caused by poisoning of
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➤ Mad Hatter disease is caused by mercury poisoning.
➤ It causes neurological symptoms.Incorrect
➤ Mad Hatter disease is caused by mercury poisoning.
➤ It causes neurological symptoms.