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1	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

2	Which of the following day is observed as World Rabies Day?
	Jan 14
	March 30
	Sep 28
	Dec 21
	Right Answer: 3 September 28 is World Rabies Day, which promotes information on, and prevention and elimination of the disease. The anniversary of the death of Louis Pasteur who, with the collaboration of his colleagues, developed the first efficacious rabies vaccine. Question ID: 284

3	Which of the following instrument is used to measure blood pressure?
	sphygmomanometer
	Oximeter
	Electro cardiogram
	Barometer
	Right Answer: 1 Sphygmomanometer is an instrument used to measure blood pressure. Question ID: 355

4	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

5	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

6	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

7	Which of the following day is observed as world diabetes day?
	4th July
	12th August
	13 October
	14th November
	Right Answer: 4 It was the birth day of Professor Frederick Grant Banting. He was the co-discoverer of insulin. He received Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for 1923. Question ID: 296

8	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

9	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

10	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

11	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

12	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

13	When is Doctor's Day celebrated in India?
	June 1
	July 1
	Aug 1
	Sep 1
	Right Answer: 2 National Doctor's Day is celebrated on July 1 in India, in memory of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, a legendary physician and the second Chief Minister of West Bengal. He was born on July 1, 1882 and died on the same date in 1962. Question ID: 279

14	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

15	What is the compound that gives vivid yellow, orange, and red coloring to vegetables?
	Benzoic acid
	Beta Carotene
	Glutamate
	Sodium bicarbonate
	Right Answer: 2 Beta Carotene is a compound that gives vivid yellow, orange, and red coloring to vegetables. The body converts Beta Carotene into vitamin A (retinol). Vitamin A. Question ID: 482

16	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

17	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

18	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

19	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

20	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

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