Diseases, Health & Nutrition

Question 1

Malaria is caused by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Plasmodium (Protozoa) — Malaria is caused by Plasmodium parasite, transmitted by female Anopheles mosquito.‌​‍

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Virus

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Bacteria

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Fungus

Question 2

Dengue is transmitted by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Aedes mosquito — Dengue is transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquito. ‌​‍It bites mainly during daytime.

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Anopheles mosquito

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Housefly

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Rat

Question 3

AIDS is caused by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

HIV virus — AIDS = Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome, caused by HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus).‌​‍

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Bacteria

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Fungus

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Protozoa

Question 4

The vitamin essential for blood clotting is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vitamin K — Vitamin K is essential for blood clotting. Found in green leafy vegetables.‌​‍

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Vitamin A

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Vitamin C

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Vitamin D

Question 5

Goitre is caused by deficiency of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Iodine — Iodine deficiency causes Goitre (swelling of thyroid gland). ‌​‍Iodised salt prevents it.

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Iron

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Calcium

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Vitamin D

Question 6

The disease caused by Vitamin D deficiency in children is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rickets — Rickets (in children) and Osteomalacia (in adults) = Vitamin D deficiency.‌​‍

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Scurvy

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Beriberi

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Anaemia

Question 7

Tuberculosis (TB) affects mainly the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lungs — TB primarily affects the lungs. ‌​‍Caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. BCG vaccine prevents it.

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Heart

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Liver

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Kidneys

Question 8

Which vitamin is also called Ascorbic Acid?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vitamin C — Vitamin C = Ascorbic Acid. Found in citrus fruits, amla. Prevents Scurvy.‌​‍

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Vitamin A

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Vitamin B

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Vitamin E

Question 9

Insulin controls:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Blood sugar — Insulin (from pancreas) regulates blood sugar. ‌​‍Deficiency/resistance causes Diabetes mellitus.

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Blood pressure

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Heart rate

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Body temperature

Question 10

Rabies is transmitted by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dog bite — Rabies virus is transmitted through the bite of an infected animal (usually dogs). ‌​‍Louis Pasteur developed the vaccine.

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Mosquito

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Contaminated water

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Air

Question 11

Night blindness is caused by deficiency of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vitamin A — Vitamin A (Retinol) deficiency causes Night Blindness. ‌​‍Sources: carrot, papaya, milk, liver.

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Vitamin B

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Vitamin C

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Vitamin D

Question 12

The BCG vaccine protects against:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tuberculosis — BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guérin) vaccine protects against Tuberculosis. ‌​‍Given to newborns.

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Polio

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Measles

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Tetanus

Question 13

Anaemia is caused by deficiency of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Iron — Iron deficiency causes Anaemia (low haemoglobin). ‌​‍Symptoms: fatigue, weakness, pale skin.

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Vitamin C

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Calcium

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Iodine

Question 14

Jaundice affects which organ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Liver — Jaundice = excess bilirubin in blood due to liver malfunction. ‌​‍Causes yellow skin/eyes.

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Heart

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Lungs

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Kidneys

Question 15

The Pulse Polio programme targets:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Polio — Pulse Polio (oral polio vaccine drops) aims to eradicate polio. ‌​‍India was declared polio-free in 2014.

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Malaria

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TB

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Dengue

Diseases, Health & Nutrition