1. “Minimata Disease ” is a severe neurological syndrome caused by eating fish and discovered in Japan. What was factor behind this disease?
[A] Arsenic Poisoning
[B] Mercury Poisoning
[C] Lead Poisoning
[D] Cadmium Poisoning
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Correct Answer: B [Mercury Poisoning]
Notes:
Minamata disease, sometimes referred to as Chisso-Minamata disease, is a neurological syndrome which is caused by severe mercury poisoning. Some of the symptoms of the disease are numbness in the hands and feet, ataxia, general muscle weakness, etc.
2. Consider the following statements about B group Vitamins:
- Most of them are organic acids
- Most of them are water soluble
- Most of them are synthesized in the body
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 3
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 1 & 2
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
B vitamins are a class of water-soluble vitamins that play important roles in cell metabolism. This is the correct statement as most of the B Vitamins are water-soluble. They are not primarily organic acids nor are they mostly synthesized in the body. They’re found in highest abundance in meat, and dietary supplements containing all eight are referred to as a vitamin B complex, which indicates that they’re more often ingested rather than synthesized.
3. Protein in the pulses (or more correctly legume) is found in which of the following form?
[A] Glutein
[B] Globulin
[C] Albumin
[D] Thaimine
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Correct Answer: C [Albumin]
Notes:
Protein in the pulses (or more correctly legume) is found in Albumin form. Pulses are a low fat source of protein and on average, pulses contain about twice the amount of protein found in whole grains like wheat, oats, barley or rice.
4. “Clavicle” in the human body is a ________?
[A] collar bone
[B] rib
[C] upper limb bone
[D] Lower limb bone
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Correct Answer: A [collar bone]
Notes:
“Clavicle” in the human body is the collar bone. It is a long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum also known as breastbone. There are two clavicles, one on the left and one on the right.
5. Which among the following is called ‘queen of spices’?
[A] Cardamom
[B] Clove
[C] Turmeric
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Cardamom]
Notes:
Cardamom (Botanical name: Elettaria cardamomum) is called the Queen of Spices because of its rich aroma and many uses as a medicine and as a flavoring in food and drink.
6. Which among the following virus is also called as “Hit & Hide” Virus?
[A] RSV Virus (respiratory syncytial virus )
[B] Dengue virus
[C] Influenza virus
[D] HIV virus
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Correct Answer: A [RSV Virus (respiratory syncytial virus )]
Notes:
RSV Virus (respiratory syncytial virus) is also called as “Hit & Hide” virus. It causes infections of the lungs and respiratory tract. It is a major cause of lower respiratory tract infections.
7. Which among the below is not a food plant?
[A] Allium cepa
[B] Allium sativum
[C] Asparagus officinalis
[D] Atropa belladona
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Correct Answer: D [Atropa belladona]
Notes:
Atropa belladonna, commonly known as belladonna or deadly nightshade, is a poisonous perennial herbaceous plant in the nightshade family Solanaceae. Allium cepa, Allium sativum and Asparagus officinalis are food plants.
8. Which among the following is not rightly matched : (Ailments and affected parts of Body)
[A] Dermatitis – Skin
[B] Glossitis – Tongue
[C] Peritonitis – Abdomen
[D] Cystitis – Caecum
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Correct Answer: D [Cystitis – Caecum]
Notes:
Cystitis is related to Bladder
9. Lacrimal apparatus, Lacrimal artery, Lacrimal bone, Lacrimal ducts, Lacrimal fossa, Lacrimal fluid & Lacrimal gland are parts of which organ of the body?
[A] Ear
[B] Nose
[C] Eye
[D] Throat
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Correct Answer: C [Eye]
Notes:
These are parts of lacrimal apparatus in eye which is responsible for tear production and drainage.
10. Deposition of which among the following in the joints, causing inflammation is reason of Gout, one of the forms of arthritis?
[A] Lactic Acid
[B] Oxalic Acid
[C] Acetic Acid
[D] Uric Acid
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Correct Answer: D [Uric Acid]
Notes:
Gout is caused by deposition of uric acid crystals in the joint, causing inflammation. There is also an uncommon form of gouty arthritis caused by the formation of rhomboid crystals of calcium pyrophosphate known as pseudogout. In the early stages, the gouty arthritis usually occur in one joint, but with time, it can occur in many joints and be quite crippling. The joints in gout can often become swollen and lose function.
