Q26. Which of the following is used by dentist to see the image of teeth of a patient ?
- AConcave lense
- BConvex lense
- CConvex mirror
- DPlane mirrorn(e) None of these
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Answer: e
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Q27. Altitude sickness' is caused at high altitude due to
- AHigh partial pressure of oxygen
- BLow partial pressure of oxygen
- CLow level of haemoglobin
- DHigh partial pressure of carbon dioxide
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Answer: B) Low partial pressure of oxygen
Q28. Zika disease is caused by
- AA virus transmitted by Aedes Mosquitoes
- BH1N1 Virus
- CTick Transmitted Virus
- DThe Varicella - Zoster Virus
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Answer: A) A virus transmitted by Aedes Mosquitoes
Q29. Which of the following is a good source of vitamin E
- AFresh vegetables
- BGhee
- CMeat
- DYellow yolk
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Answer: A) Fresh vegetables
Q30. Which of the following vitamins is essential for the coagulation of blood ?
- AVitamin A
- BVitamin B12
- CVitamin K
- DVitamin D
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Answer: C) Vitamin K
Q31. Deficiency of fluoride leads to which one of the following health problems ?
- ATooth caries
- BMottling of tooth
- CBending of bones
- DStiffening joints
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Answer: A) Tooth caries
Q32. The HIV virus weakens the immunity of a person because it destroys-
- AMast cells
- BPlatelets
- CErythrocytes
- DLymphocytes
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Answer: D) Lymphocytes
Q33. Bleeding of gums, falling of teeth, fragile bones and delayed wound healing occur due to the deficiency of which one of the following vitamins ?
- AVitamin C
- BVitamin K
- CVitamin D
- DVitamin B
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Answer: A) Vitamin C
Q34. Kwashiorkor disease in children is caused by-
- ASufficient carbohydrates but less fats in diet
- BSufficient carbohydrates and fats but deficient proteins diet
- CSufficient viitamins but deficient fats ib diet
- DSufficient fats but deficient vitamins in diet
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Answer: B) Sufficient carbohydrates and fats but deficient proteins diet
Q35. Most viruses that infect plants possess
- ASingle-stranded DNA
- BSingle-stranded RNA
- CDouble-stranded DNA and RNA
- DDouble-stranded RNA only
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Answer: B) Single-stranded RNA
Q36. In human body, the cell growth and differentiation are highly controlled and regulated, but in cancer cells-
- AThere is breakdown of these regulatory mechanisms leading to formation of benign and malignant tumors
- BControlled cell division and over production of genetic material occur
- CRNA is mutated and produced in less amount
- DDNA is mutated and produced in less amount
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Answer: A) There is breakdown of these regulatory mechanisms leading to formation of benign and malignant tumors
Q37. Typhoid fever is cause by-
- AVirus
- BBacteria
- CFungus
- DAllergy
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Answer: B) Bacteria
Q38. Presbyopia is a refractive defect of visions which arises due to-
- AGradual weakening of ciliary muscles only
- BDiminishing flexibility of the eye lens only
- CBoth gradual weakening of ciliary muscles and diminishing flexibility of the eye lens
- DSudden dysfunction of ciliary muscles and eye lens
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Answer: C) Both gradual weakening of ciliary muscles and diminishing flexibility of the eye lens
Q39. Consider the following statement-n1. Caffine, a constituent of tea and coffee is a diureticn2. Citric acid is used in soft drinkn3. Ascorbic acid is essential for formation of bones and teethn4. Citric acid is good substitution of ascorbic acid in our nutritionnWhich of the statement given above are correct ?
- A1 and 2
- B1, 2 and 3 only
- C3 and 4
- D1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: B) 1, 2 and 3 only
Q40. Which of the following diseases is not caused by viruses ?
- ACholera
- BChickenpox
- CHepatitis
- DMeasles
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Answer: A) Cholera
Q41. Where is the national institute of nutrition located ?
- ABengluru
- BHyderabad
- CMysore
- DPune
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Answer: B) Hyderabad
Q42. Which of the following vitamins is known as gerocalciferol ?
- AVitamin D2
- BVitamin D3
- CVitamin B12
- DVitamin B6
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Answer: A) Vitamin D2
Q43. Which one of the following is not an insect borne disease ?
- ABeriberi
- BKala azar
- CMalaria
- DPlague
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Answer: A) Beriberi
Q44. Which category of compound is the most concentrated energy source ?
- AFats
- BVitamins
- CProteins
- DStarch
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Answer: A) Fats
Q45. Which of the following diseases are waterborne ? 1. Typhoid 2. Hepatitis B 3. Tuberculosis 4. Hepatitis A Select the correct answer using the code given below
- A1 & 2
- B1 & 3
- C1 & 4
- D2 & 4
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Answer: C) 1 & 4
Q46. Which one of the following is not a disease caused by virus ?
- ABird-flu
- BChicken pox
- CCholera, Measles
- DDengue
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Answer: C) Cholera, Measles
Q47. Which one among the following is the richest source of protein ?
- ABeetroot
- BPotato
- CSoyabean
- DWheat
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Answer: C) Soyabean
Q48. Vaccination is available against all of the following disease except -
- AYellow fever
- BTyphoid fever
- CMalaria
- DHepatitis B
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Answer: C) Malaria
Q49. AlDS is caused by the Human lmmuno-deficiency Virus (HlV) The transmission of HlV infection generally occurs through
- AEating contaminated food and water
- BTransfusion of contaminated blood and blood products
- Clnhaling polluted air
- DShaKing hand with infected person
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Answer: B) Transfusion of contaminated blood and blood products
Q50. Which of the diseases is/are likely to be caused by undercooked food? 1. Ringworm 2. Scabies 3. Tapeworm Select the correct answer using the code given below :
- A1 and 3 only
- B3 only
- C2 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and
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Answer: B) 3 only