Common General Science
Diseases, Health & Nutrition
15 questions on common diseases, vitamins, nutrition, and health facts for PSC.
Diseases, Health & Nutrition
15 questions · 8 minutes
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Q1.Malaria is caused by:
Explanation: Malaria is caused by Plasmodium parasite, transmitted by female Anopheles mosquito.
Q2.Dengue is transmitted by:
Explanation: Dengue is transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquito. It bites mainly during daytime.
Q3.AIDS is caused by:
Explanation: AIDS = Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome, caused by HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus).
Q4.The vitamin essential for blood clotting is:
Explanation: Vitamin K is essential for blood clotting. Found in green leafy vegetables.
Q5.Goitre is caused by deficiency of:
Explanation: Iodine deficiency causes Goitre (swelling of thyroid gland). Iodised salt prevents it.
Q6.The disease caused by Vitamin D deficiency in children is:
Explanation: Rickets (in children) and Osteomalacia (in adults) = Vitamin D deficiency.
Q7.Tuberculosis (TB) affects mainly the:
Explanation: TB primarily affects the lungs. Caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. BCG vaccine prevents it.
Q8.Which vitamin is also called Ascorbic Acid?
Explanation: Vitamin C = Ascorbic Acid. Found in citrus fruits, amla. Prevents Scurvy.
Q9.Insulin controls:
Explanation: Insulin (from pancreas) regulates blood sugar. Deficiency/resistance causes Diabetes mellitus.
Q10.Rabies is transmitted by:
Explanation: Rabies virus is transmitted through the bite of an infected animal (usually dogs). Louis Pasteur developed the vaccine.
Q11.Night blindness is caused by deficiency of:
Explanation: Vitamin A (Retinol) deficiency causes Night Blindness. Sources: carrot, papaya, milk, liver.
Q12.The BCG vaccine protects against:
Explanation: BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guérin) vaccine protects against Tuberculosis. Given to newborns.
Q13.Anaemia is caused by deficiency of:
Explanation: Iron deficiency causes Anaemia (low haemoglobin). Symptoms: fatigue, weakness, pale skin.
Q14.Jaundice affects which organ?
Explanation: Jaundice = excess bilirubin in blood due to liver malfunction. Causes yellow skin/eyes.
Q15.The Pulse Polio programme targets:
Explanation: Pulse Polio (oral polio vaccine drops) aims to eradicate polio. India was declared polio-free in 2014.
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