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1In 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

2Which 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

3Which 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

4How 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

5Which 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

6Which 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

7Which 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

8How 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

9Where 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

10Which 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

11Which 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

12People 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

13When 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

14What 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

15What 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

16Where 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

17Which 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

18People 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

19Which 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

20When 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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