General Knowledge - Health Quiz

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1	Which of following Vitamin helps to build strong bones and muscles?
	Vitamin A
	Vitamin B
	Vitamin C
	Vitamin D
	Right Answer: 4 Lack of vitamin D causes bone diseases like rickets, osteoporosis, osteomalacia. Question ID: 24

2	People with, which type of blood are known as universal donors?
	A Negative
	B Negative
	AB Negative
	O Negative
	Right Answer: 4 Universal donors are those with an O negative blood type. O negative blood can be used in transfusions for any blood type. Question ID: 366

3	Which organ is affected by glaucoma diseases?
	Eyes
	Liver
	Kidney
	Lungs
	Right Answer: 1 Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve which is vital for good vision. This damage is often caused by an abnormally high pressure in your eye. Question ID: 337

4	When is World Health Day observed?
	April 7
	May 4
	June 1
	July 3
	Right Answer: 1 World Health Day is celebrated every year on 7 April, under the sponsorship of the World Health Organization (WHO). In 1948, the World Health Organization held the First World Health Assembly and decided to celebrate 7 April of each year. Question ID: 282

5	Where was SARS-COV-2, Covid-19 virus first identified?
	Macau, China
	Wuhan, China
	Shenzhen, China
	Tianjin, China
	Right Answer: 2 Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‑CoV‑2) also known as the coronavirus, is the virus that causes COVID-19. It was first identified in the city of Wuhan, Hubei, China. Question ID: 106

6	In which city, is National Institute of Virology located?
	Hyderabad
	Pune
	Bangalore
	Mysore
	Right Answer: 2 The National Institute of Virology in Pune, India is an Indian virology research institute and part of the Indian Council of Medical Research. It was previously known as 'Virus Research Centre' and was founded in collaboration with the Rockefeller Foundation. Question ID: 576

7	Which vitamin is known as Niacin?
	Vitamin A
	Vitamin B12
	Vitamin B2
	Vitamin B3
	Right Answer: 4 Niacin is the chemical name of water soluble vitamin B3. Question ID: 442

8	Which of the following vitamin is produced by skin when exposed to sunlight?
	Vitamin A
	Vitamin D
	Vitamin K
	None of the above
	Right Answer: 2 The sun's energy turns a chemical in your skin into vitamin D3, which is carried to your liver and then your kidneys to transform it to active vitamin D. Question ID: 23

9	Which vitamin deficiency causes rickets?
	Vitamin A
	Vitamin B
	Vitamin C
	Vitamin D
	Right Answer: 4 The most common cause of rickets is a lack of vitamin D or calcium in a child's diet. Question ID: 354

10	People with which type of blood are known as universal recipients?
	A +
	B +
	AB +
	O +
	Right Answer: 3 People with AB+ blood group are called the "universal recipients" because this people can receive any type of blood. Question ID: 367

11	How many bones are found in adult human body?
	180
	206
	285
	300
	Right Answer: 2 The human skeleton of an adult consists of around 206 to 213 bones, and there are 300 bones in children at the time of birth. Question ID: 390

12	What is the largest organ in human body?
	Liver
	Bones
	Intestine
	Skin
	Right Answer: 4 The skin is considered to be the largest organ. It covers whole body and makes up about 16 percent of overall body mass. Question ID: 426

13	Which mosquito is cause of Dengue fever?
	Anafilus
	Qulex
	Aedes aegypti
	East Qulex
	Right Answer: 3 Aedes aegypti can spread dengue fever, chikungunya, Zika fever, Mayaro and yellow fever viruses, and other disease agents. The mosquito can be recognized by white markings on its legs and a marking in the form of a lyre on the upper surface of its thorax. Question ID: 484

14	What vitamin deficiency causes "Night Blindness"?
	Vitamin B12
	Riboflavin
	Vitamin A
	Vitamin E
	Right Answer: 3 Vitamin A deficiency is one of the major cause of Night Blindness. Genetic, cataract, myopia, retinitis are also reasons for Night Blindness. Question ID: 420

15	What disease is caused by Vitamin E deficiency?
	Glaucoma
	Anemia
	Night blindness
	Osteoporosis
	Right Answer: 2 Vitamin E deficiency can cause a form of anemia in which red blood cells rupture (hemolytic anemia ) Question ID: 338

16	Which of the following disease is known as Soft Bone disease?
	Osteoporosis
	Osteomalacia
	Osteoarthritis
	None of the above
	Right Answer: 2 Osteomalacia means "soft bones" . Osteomalacia is a disease that weakens bones and can cause them to break more easily. Question ID: 25

17	Which of the following specialist will cure the cancer diseases?
	Gastroenterologist
	Cardiologist
	Hematologist
	Oncologist
	Right Answer: 4 Oncology is the specialized branch of medicine devoted to the field of cancer including diagnosis, treatments, and researches. Question ID: 35

18	How many bones are found in children at the time of birth?
	185
	206
	285
	300
	Right Answer: 4 The human skeleton of an adult consists of around 206 to 213 bones, and there are 300 bones in children at the time of birth. Question ID: 391

19	BCG Vaccine is used for prevention of which disease in children?
	Poliomyelities
	Tuberculosis
	Cholera
	Carona
	Right Answer: 2 BCG or bacille Calmette-Guerin, is a vaccine for tuberculosis (TB) disease. Question ID: 558

20	Where was Covid-19 variant B.1.1.529, also known as Omicron first detected?
	China
	India
	South Africa
	Brazil
	Right Answer: 3 Omicron was detected in South Africa. On 26 November 2021, WHO designated the variant B.1.1.529 a variant of concern, named Omicron. Question ID: 507

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