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Science Quiz 51

author November 10, 2025 No Comments PYQ Quiz

Welcome to your Science Quiz 51

Consider the following statements: [2010]

Every individual in the population is equally susceptible host for Swine Flu.
Antibiotics have no role in the primary treatment of Swine Flu.
To prevent the future spread of Swine Flu in the epidemic area, the swine (pigs) must all be culled.

Which of the statement given above is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

Not Attempted

None

With regard to the transmission of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, which one of the following statements is not correct? [2010]

The chances of transmission from female to male are twice as likely as from male to female.

The chances of transmission are more if a person suffers from other sexually transmitted infections.

An infected mother can transmit the virus during pregnancy, at childbirth and by breastfeeding.

The risk of contracting infection from transfusion of infected blood is much higher than an exposure to contaminated needle.

Not Attempted

None

Consider the following statements: [2005]

Dengue is a protozoan disease

transmitted by mosquitoes.

Retro-orbital pain is not a symptom of Dengue.
Skin rash and bleeding from nose and gums are some of the symptoms of Dengue.

Which of the statements is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

3 only

2 only

1 and 3

Not Attempted

None

Which one of the following statements is not correct? [2005]

Hepatitis B virus is transmitted much like HIV.

Hepatitis B, unlike Hepatitis C, does not have a vaccine.

Globally, the number of people infected with Hepatitis B and C viruses are several times more than those infected with HIV.

Some of those infected with Hepatitis B and C viruses do not show the symptoms for many years.

Not Attempted

None

“Athlete’s Foot” is a disease caused by: [2001]

Bacteria

Fungus

Protozoan

Nematode

Not Attempted

None

Which one of the following genetic diseases is sex-linked? [1999]

Royal haemophilia

Tay-Sachs disease

Cystic fibrosis

Hypertension

Not Attempted

None

Lathyrism is caused by excessive consumption of: [1999]

Kesari dal

Mustard oil

Polished rice

Mushrooms

Not Attempted

None

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [1998]

List I (Disease)

I. Malaria
II. Poliomyelitis
III. Tuberculosis
IV. Ringworm

List II (Organism)

A) Fungi
B) Bacteria
C) Virus
D) Protozoan

I-D, II-C, III-B, IV-A

I-D, II-C, III-A, IV-B

I-C, II-D, III-A, IV-B

I-C, II-D, III-B, IV-A

Not Attempted

None

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists: [1997]

List I

I. Malaria
II. Filaria
III. Encephalitis
IV. Leukaemia

List II

A) Bone marrow
B) Brain
C) Muscle
D) Lymph node
E) Blood cells

I-E, II-C, III-B, IV-A

I-E, II-D, III-B, IV-A

I-D, II-C, III-E, IV-A

I-E, II-D, III-A, IV-B

Not Attempted

None

10.

Which of the following are associated with diabetes mellitus, a common disease in adults? [1996]

I. Higher sugar level in blood
II. Lower sugar level in blood
III. Lower insulin level in blood
IV. Higher insulin level in blood

Select the correct answer by using the codes given below:

II and IV

I and II

II and III

I and III

Not Attempted

None

Name

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