RRB Group D - Diseases and basic prevention Online Test (MCQ Quiz)

1. Which of the following is a viral disease affecting the respiratory system?

A) Tuberculosis B) Influenza C) Malaria D) Cholera

2. What is the primary mode of transmission for the Hepatitis B virus?

A) Airborne droplets B) Contaminated food and water C) Sexual contact and blood exposure D) Insect bites

3. Which disease is characterized by the inflammation of the liver?

A) Cirrhosis B) Hepatitis C) Jaundice D) Gallstones

4. Pneumonia is an infection that primarily affects which organ?

A) Heart B) Brain C) Lungs D) Kidneys

5. Which of the following is a bacterial disease that causes a severe sore throat, fever, and swollen lymph nodes?

A) Chickenpox B) Diphtheria C) Scarlet Fever D) Measles

6. What is the main preventive measure against polio?

A) Antibiotics B) Antiviral drugs C) Vaccination D) Good hygiene

7. Which parasite causes Malaria?

A) Plasmodium B) Entamoeba histolytica C) Ascaris lumbricoides D) Taenia solium

8. How is Malaria typically transmitted to humans?

A) Contaminated water B) Mosquito bites C) Direct contact with infected individuals D) Inhaling airborne particles

9. Which disease is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis?

A) Typhoid B) Tuberculosis C) Tetanus D) Tonsillitis

10. What is a key preventive measure for Tuberculosis?

A) Regular exercise B) Vaccination (BCG) C) Avoiding sugary foods D) Drinking boiled water

11. Which of the following is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)?

A) Syphilis B) Gonorrhea C) Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) D) Chlamydia

12. What is the primary way to prevent the spread of HIV?

A) Avoiding contact with mosquitoes B) Practicing safe sex and avoiding needle sharing C) Boiling drinking water D) Getting vaccinated annually

13. Dengue fever is transmitted by which type of vector?

A) Houseflies B) Mosquitoes C) Ticks D) Fleas

14. Which bacterium is responsible for causing Cholera?

A) Salmonella typhi B) Vibrio cholerae C) Escherichia coli D) Shigella dysenteriae

15. What is the most effective prevention strategy for Cholera?

A) Mosquito nets B) Handwashing and access to clean water C) Wearing masks D) Regular deworming

16. Which disease is characterized by uncontrolled cell growth?

A) Diabetes B) Hypertension C) Cancer D) Arthritis

17. Which of the following is a risk factor for developing cancer?

A) Regular physical activity B) Balanced diet C) Exposure to carcinogens like tobacco smoke D) Adequate sleep

18. What is the primary cause of Type 2 Diabetes?

A) Autoimmune destruction of pancreatic cells B) Genetic predisposition and lifestyle factors C) Viral infection of the pancreas D) High intake of fruits

19. Which of the following is a recommended lifestyle modification for preventing Diabetes?

A) Increased consumption of processed foods B) Sedentary lifestyle C) Regular exercise and a balanced diet D) High intake of sugary beverages

20. High blood pressure is also known as:

A) Hypotension B) Hypertension C) Bradycardia D) Tachycardia

21. Which of these is NOT a common preventive measure for Hypertension?

A) Reducing salt intake B) Regular physical activity C) Limiting alcohol consumption D) Increased intake of saturated fats

22. Conjunctivitis, commonly known as 'pink eye', is an inflammation of which part of the eye?

A) Cornea B) Retina C) Conjunctiva D) Iris

23. What is a common cause of viral conjunctivitis?

A) Bacterial infection B) Allergic reaction C) Adenovirus D) Fungal infection

24. Which disease affects the joints, causing pain and stiffness?

A) Osteoporosis B) Arthritis C) Anemia D) Asthma

25. What is a common preventive measure for Osteoporosis?

A) High intake of processed foods B) Adequate intake of calcium and Vitamin D C) Sedentary lifestyle D) Excessive alcohol consumption

26. Which of the following is a deficiency disease caused by a lack of Vitamin C?

A) Rickets B) Pellagra C) Scurvy D) Night blindness

27. What is the primary source of Vitamin C?

A) Dairy products B) Meat C) Citrus fruits and vegetables D) Grains

28. Which disease is caused by a deficiency of Vitamin D?

A) Scurvy B) Rickets C) Beriberi D) Pernicious anemia

29. Which of the following is a common vector for the Zika virus?

A) Tick B) Mosquito C) Sandfly D) Louse

30. Which bacterium causes the disease Tetanus?

A) Clostridium tetani B) Bacillus anthracis C) Streptococcus pyogenes D) Staphylococcus aureus

31. What is the primary mode of entry for the Tetanus pathogen into the body?

A) Ingestion of contaminated food B) Inhalation of airborne droplets C) Puncture wounds contaminated with soil bacteria D) Direct skin contact with an infected person

32. Which disease is characterized by inflammation of the airways, leading to wheezing and shortness of breath?

A) Bronchitis B) Asthma C) Emphysema D) Pleurisy

33. What is a common trigger for asthma attacks?

A) Cold weather B) Allergens (e.g., pollen, dust mites) C) Exercise D) All of the above

34. Which parasitic worm causes Ascariasis?

A) Taenia solium B) Enterobius vermicularis C) Ascaris lumbricoides D) Ancylostoma duodenale

35. How is Ascariasis typically contracted?

A) Mosquito bites B) Contact with infected animals C) Ingestion of eggs from contaminated soil or food D) Inhalation of airborne spores

36. Which disease is caused by the bacterium Salmonella Typhi?

A) Dysentery B) Typhoid fever C) Cholera D) Gastroenteritis

37. What is the most effective preventive measure against Typhoid fever?

A) Using mosquito nets B) Vaccination and ensuring safe drinking water and food C) Regular handwashing D) Avoiding crowded places

38. Which viral disease causes a highly contagious rash and fever, often starting on the face and spreading downwards?

A) Chickenpox B) Rubella C) Measles D) Smallpox

39. What is a key preventive measure for Measles?

A) Antibiotics B) Antiviral medication C) Vaccination (MMR vaccine) D) Good hygiene practices

40. Which of the following is a fungal infection affecting the skin, often appearing as a circular, itchy rash?

A) Eczema B) Psoriasis C) Ringworm D) Acne

41. What is a common preventive measure for fungal skin infections?

A) Frequent handwashing B) Keeping skin dry and clean, avoiding prolonged dampness C) Wearing tight-fitting clothing D) Sharing personal items like towels

42. Which disease is caused by a deficiency of Iron?

A) Pernicious anemia B) Iron-deficiency anemia C) Sickle cell anemia D) Hemolytic anemia

43. What is a good dietary source of Iron?

A) Dairy products B) Leafy green vegetables and red meat C) Fruits D) Refined grains

44. Which bacterium is responsible for the disease Gonorrhea?

A) Treponema pallidum B) Neisseria gonorrhoeae C) Chlamydia trachomatis D) Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

45. What is a primary mode of transmission for Gonorrhea?

A) Airborne droplets B) Contaminated food C) Sexual contact D) Insect bites

46. Which disease is characterized by the hardening and loss of elasticity of arteries?

A) Myocardial infarction B) Stroke C) Atherosclerosis D) Arrhythmia

47. Which of the following lifestyle choices can help prevent Atherosclerosis?

A) High intake of saturated fats B) Smoking C) Regular exercise and a heart-healthy diet D) Sedentary lifestyle

48. Which parasitic disease is spread by the bite of an infected sandfly?

A) Leishmaniasis B) Filariasis C) Schistosomiasis D) Trypanosomiasis

49. What is a crucial preventive measure against diseases spread by vectors like mosquitoes and ticks?

A) Antibiotic use B) Vaccination C) Vector control (e.g., reducing breeding sites, using repellents) D) Consuming raw foods

50. Which of the following is a method of preventing foodborne illnesses?

A) Leaving cooked food at room temperature for extended periods B) Consuming raw or undercooked meat and eggs C) Proper handwashing and cooking food thoroughly D) Cross-contamination of raw and cooked foods

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