1. Which among the following Vitamins helps in clotting of Blood?
[A] Vitamin C
[B] Vitamin D
[C] Vitamin E
[D] Vitamin K
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Correct Answer: D [Vitamin K]
Notes:
Vitamin K is naturally produced by the bacteria in the intestines, and plays an essential role in normal blood clotting, promoting bone health, and helping to produce proteins for blood, bones, and kidneys.
2. “Rinderpest” disease, which was recently eliminated was caused by which among the following?
[A] Bacteria
[B] Virus
[C] Fungi
[D] Nematode
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Correct Answer: B [Virus]
Notes:
Rinderpest which is also called as cattle plague or steppe murrain was an infectious viral disease of cattle, domestic buffalo, and many other species of even-toed ungulates, including buffaloes. It was recently eliminated.
3. Which of the following vertebrae are found in Neck ?
[A] Cervical
[B] Thoracic
[C] Lumbar
[D] None
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Correct Answer: A [Cervical]
Notes:
Cervical vertebrae are found in neck. The cervical vertebrae of the spine is consisted of seven bony rings that reside in the neck between the base of the skull and the thoracic vertebrae in the trunk.
4. Which among the following contributes to the replenishment of soil?
[A] Bacteria
[B] Fungi
[C] Algae
[D] Earthworm
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Correct Answer: D [Earthworm]
Notes:
Earthworm contributes to the replenishment of soil. As the earthworm moves through the soil, it creates burrows. This allows air and water to move more readily through the soil. The worms also feed on the decaying organic matter, which helps to improve soil fertility.
5. With respect to the cultivation of Tea, the withering process is used to __?
[A] To stop the tea leaf oxidation at a desired level
[B] To remove excess water from leaves and allows slight oxidation
[C] To alter the flavour of the tea
[D] To stop browning of tea
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Correct Answer: B [To remove excess water from leaves and allows slight oxidation]
Notes:
Withering is used to remove excess water from the leaves and allows a very slight amount of oxidation. The process is also important in promoting the breakdown of leaf proteins into free amino acids and increase the availability of freed caffeine, both which change the taste of the tea.
6. Which instrument is used to detect ulcers in stomach?
[A] Endoscope
[B] Cystoscope
[C] Ureteroscope
[D] Cardiograph
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Correct Answer: A [Endoscope]
Notes:
An endoscopy is used in medicine to look for the ulcers in the stomach. The endoscopy procedure uses an endoscope to examine the interior of a hollow organ or cavity of the body. Unlike many other medical imaging techniques, endoscopes are inserted directly into the organ.
7. Dehydration in human body is caused due to the deficiency of which of the following?
[A] Water
[B] Hormones
[C] Vitamin
[D] Salt
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Correct Answer: A [Water]
Notes:
Dehydration is a deficiency of water in thebody. Vomiting, diarrhea, excessive sweating, burns, kidney failure, and use of diuretics maycause dehydration. People feel thirsty, and asdehydration worsens, they may sweat less and excrete less urine.
8. Haemoglobin is an important component of which of the following?
[A] Red blood cells
[B] White blood cells
[C] Plasma
[D] All options are correct
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Correct Answer: A [Red blood cells]
Notes:
Hemoglobin is the iron-containing oxygen-transport metalloprotein in the red blood cells of almost all vertebrates as well as the tissues of some invertebrates. Haemoglobin in the blood carries oxygen from the lungs or gills to the rest of the body.
9. Which of the following micro-organism causes diseases like polio and chicken pox?
[A] Bacteria
[B] Protozoa
[C] Algae
[D] Virus
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Correct Answer: D [Virus]
Notes:
Poliomyelitis or polio is an infection caused by the polio virus. It is a serious disease affecting a person’s brain and spinal cord. Chickenpox, also known as varicella, is a highly contagious disease caused by the initial infection with varicella zoster virus (VZV).
10. What is the time taken by the rashes to appear on the body of the patient after the Measles attack?
[A] One day
[B] Four days
[C] Six days
[D] One week
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Correct Answer: B [Four days]
Notes:
Measles is a very infectious and potentially serious illness that is caused by a type of virus called paramyxovirus. It is spread from person to person by coughing, sneezing or sometimes kissing. Symptoms will usually begin to show 10 to 14 days after infection with the measles virus. A person with measles is infectious for 2-4 days before the rash appears (when there may be symptoms of fever and tiredness), and for up to 4 days after the rash has appeared.
