Science Quiz:

July 25, 2022

Which of the following are the reasons for the occurrence of multi-drug resistance in microbial pathogens in India?
1. Genetic predisposition of some people
2. Taking incorrect doses of antibiotics to cure diseases
3. Using antibiotics in livestock farming 4) Multiple chronic diseases in some people
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(A) 1 and 2
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1, 3 and 4
(D) 2, 3 and 4

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Answer – D

Which one of the following statements is not correct?

(A) Hepatitis B virus is transmitted much like HIV.
(B) Hepatitis B, unlike Hepatitis C, does not have a vaccine.
(C) Globally, the number of people infected with Hepatitis B and C viruses are several times more than those infected with HIV.
(D) Some of those infected with Hepatitis B and C viruses do not show the symptoms for many years.

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Answer – B

Consider the following statements:
1. In tropical regions, Zika virus disease is transmitted by the same mosquito that transmits dengue.
2. Sexual transmission of Zika virus disease is possible.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2

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Answer – C

Which of the following statements is/are correct? Viruses can infect
1. Bacteria
2. Fungi
3. Plants
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(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3

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Answer – D

With reference to the use of nanotechnology in health sector, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Targeted drug delivery is made possible by nanotechnology.
2. Nanotechnology can largely contribute to gene therapy.
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(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2

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Answer – C

H1N1 virus is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to which one of the following diseases?

(A) AIDS
(B) Bird Flu
(C) Dengue
(D) Swine Flu

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Answer – D

Consider the following diseases
1. Diphtheria
2. Chicken Pox
3. Small Pox
Which of the above diseases has/have been eradicated in India?

(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 3 only
(C) 1, 2 and 3
(D) None

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Answer – B

Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Viruses lack enzymes necessary for the generation of energy.
2. Viruses can be cultured in any synthetic medium.
3. Viruses are transmitted from one organism to another by biological vectors only.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3

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Answer – A

Which of the following diseases can be transmitted from one person to another through tattooing?
1. Chikungunya
2. Hepatitis B
3. HIV-AIDS
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1 and 3 only

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Answer – B

A company marketing food product advertises that its do not contain trans fats. What does this campaign signify to the customers?
1. The food products are not made out of hydrogenated oils
2. The food products are not made out of animal fats/oils
3. The oils used are not likely to damage the cardiovascular health of the consumers
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3

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Answer – D