Part – I 1.

The World Health Day is celebrated on ________.

(a) 1st March (b) 7th April (c) 6th October (d) 10th December

2. Cleanliness, physical exercise, rest and sleep are a part of ________.

(a) Hygiene (b) Social hygiene (c) Personal hygiene (d) None of the above

3. Which one of the following is an unhealthy habit?

(a) Sharing food (b) Bathing twice a day
(c) Drinking boiled water (d) Eating without washing one’s hand

4. Which one of the following is not a bacterial disease?

(a) AIDS (b) Dengue (c) Measles (d) All of the above

5. Which of the following diseases is also called as “Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi”?
(a) Typhoid (b) Malaria (c) Diarrhea (d) Yellow fever

6. Which of the following is the main cause for transmission of the Hepatitis virus?
(a) The bite of a mosquito (b) Sharing drug needles (c) Drinking contaminated water (d) All of the above

7. Which of the following statements is true about contamination?

(a) Contamination is caused by the entry of germs by an insect bite
(b) Contamination is caused by the entry of germs by an animal bite
(c) Contamination is caused by the entry of germs into drinking water or edible foods.
(d) None of the above

8. Which of the following diseases is not caused by bacteria?

(a) Typhoid (b) Poliomyelitis (c) Tuberculosis (d) All of the above.

9. The main cause of contagious disease is _________.

(a) Contaminated Air (b) Contaminated Food (c) Poor hygienic conditions (d) All of the above

10. Which of the following factors is necessary for a healthy person?

(a) Vaccination (b) Balanced diet (c) Personal hygiene (d) All of the above

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1. Which of the following components are major nutrients in our food?
(a) Carbohydrates (b) Lipids and Proteins (c) Vitamins and Minerals (d) All of the above
Sol: (d) All of the above

2. Which of the following food components is required for the growth and maintenance of the human body?
(a) Proteins (b) Vitamins (c) Minerals (d) Both (a) and (b)

3. Which of the following food components give energy to our body?

(a) Proteins (b) Vitamins (c) Minerals (d) Carbohydrates
4. Which of the following food items provides dietary fibre?
(a) Pulses (b) Wholegrain (c) Fruits and vegetables (d) All of the above

5. Which of the following food products are the best sources of animal proteins?
(a) Milk (b) Egg (c) Cheese (d) All of the above.

6. Which of the following mineral functions by building strong bones and teeth?
(a) Iodine (b) Calcium (c) Iron (d) Sodium

7. Egg is a rich source of _________

(a) Proteins (b) Vitamins (c) Minerals (d) All of the above

8. Which of the following food components does not provide any nutrients?
(a) Milk (b) Water (c) Fruit Juice (d) Vegetable soup

9. Which of the following food items is the best source of plant proteins?
(a) Milk (b) Egg (c) Legumes (d) Cheese

10. Which of the following food components is rich in fat?

(a) Rice and Maize (b) Milk, egg and beans (c) Butter, cheese and oil (d) None of the above

11. Which of the following statements is false about nutrients in milk?

(a) Milk is a good source of calcium (b) Milk is a good source of protein
(c) Milk is a good source of vitamin C (d) Milk is a good source of vitamin D

12. Guava, Lemon, Orange and Tomato are rich in ___________.

(a) vitamin A (b) vitamin B (c) vitamin C (d) vitamin D

13. Potatoes, cereals, beans, pulses and oats are rich in ___________.
(a) Proteins (b) Vitamins (c) Minerals (d) Carbohydrates

14. Which of the following is not a component of food?

(a) Fats (b) Fibres (c) Water (d) None of the above

15. The most significant and essential mineral required for our body is ________.
(a) Iron (b) Sodium (c) Calcium (d) All of the above

MCQs on Alcoholism
1. Consumption of this causes increase in the fat synthesis, dilation of blood vessels, low blood
sugar and stomach-inflammation
(a) drug addiction and tobacco (b) alcohol (c) tobacco (d) drug addiction

2. This causes tunnel vision

(a) Smoking (b) Alcohol (c) Barbiturates (d) Vitamin A deficiency

3. After drinking alcohol, consumption of this leads to death

(a) Morphine (b) Opium (c) Barbiturate (d) All of these

4. This drug along with alcohol generates marked drowsiness otherwise does not produce sedative
effect
(a) Marijuana (b) Valium (c) Antihistamine (d) Barbiturate

5. Constituent of alcoholic beverage is

(a) Propyl alcohol (b) Methyl alcohol (c) Ethyl alcohol (d) Mix of all of
these

6. This is a result of the appearance of the fatty liver syndrome

(a) synthesis of fatty acids, fat and glycerols (b) synthesis of fat from alcohol
(c) synthesis of fat from amino acids (d) excessive synthesis of fat from fatty acids

7. Alcoholism causing fatty acid syndrome is called

(a) Cirrhosis (b) Neuritis (c) Gastritis (d) Nephritis

8. This is a withdrawal symptom of alcohol consumption

(a) Delirium (b) Nausea and vomiting (c) swollen and patchy face (d) all of these

9. This causes the maximum accumulation of fat in the liver

(a) meat and egg (b) alcohol (c) saturated fat (d) starch

10. This is a consequence of alcohol addiction

(a) psychosis, hypertension and fatty liver syndrome
(b) cardiovascular diseases, hypertension and fatty liver syndrome
(c) ulcers, all types of mental illness, vitamin deficiency, cardiovascular diseases
(d) all of these

11. What is defined to be a regular and excessive use of a substance in spite of dangers?

a. Use b)Abuse c)Addiction d)Dependence e)Tolerance

12. What is defined to be a condition in which a person develops intense cravings for the substance
and the inability to control their behaviors in regards to obtaining and using it?

a. Use b)Abuse c)Addiction d)Dependence e)Tolerance

13. What is characterized by preoccupation with the substance and a loss of control pertaining to
obtaining and using it?

a. Use b)Abuse c)Dependence d)Withdrawal e)Tolerance

Take the Disease Prevention Test

1. How are infectious diseases, such as colds and influenza, most commonly spread?
 A. Breathing viruses in air B. Hand-to-face contact
C. Drinking infected water D. Eating contaminated food

2. Which is the most important hygiene habit to teach young children?

A. Use a tissue to cover a sneeze B. Don't share a glass or eating utensil
C. Wash hands frequently D. Take a bath daily

3. Chronic stress has been linked to which of these health problems?

A. Headaches B. Constipation
C. Depression D. All of the above

4. Which of the following increases your risk for type 2 diabetes?

A. Not getting enough exercise B. Eating too much sugar
C. Being overweight D. A and C

5. Which of these things can reduce the risk of getting genital herpes or other communicable sexual
diseases?
A. Male latex condom B. Female condom
C. Contraceptive foam D. Birth control pills

6. According to the CDC, when should infants start vaccines against serious diseases?
A. Birth B. 2 months old C. 6 weeks oldD. 6 months old

7. "Sleep hygiene" refers to the promotion of regular sleep. Which of these can help you develop
healthy sleep habits?
A. Eat a big meal late in the day B. Go to bed and get up at the same time every day
C. Cut back on the amount of exercise you get D. All of the above
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virus
Question 1
What is a virus pandemic?
a) A sharp and rapid epidemic involving more than one country
b) An outbreak which recurs again and again
c) A rapid global outbreak starting from a single focus
d) A characteristic of common cold virus and HIV

Question 2
What does the reproductive number of a virus tell us?
a) How virulent the infection will be
b) How many people will die
c) How many contacts will be infected from one case
d) How long the 'incubation period' will be

Question 3
Of the following factors, which are the most important factors for virus spread and infection?
a) Age b) Sex c) Genetic factors d) Economic status e) Travel
Question 4
Deep nucleotide sequencing (NGS) is now cheap enough for general application. What will the
technique mainly be useful for?
a) Speedy vaccine development b) Identifying genetic variation
c) Giving details on virus excretion in symptomless carriers
d) Establishing the reproductive number (R0) of a virus
e) Quickly identifying new viruses

Question 5
Which virus infection was not first identified by clinical observation?
a) HIV b) Rubella teratogenicity c) Microcephaly and Zika d) SARS
e) Hepatitis C

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1 Adolescents involved in risky behaviors often have:
A) high self-esteem. B) a large peer group. C) poor self-control. D) a tolerant attitude.

2Adjusting and incorporating the use of a substance into the normal functioning of the body's
tissues is known as _____.
A) tolerance B) withdrawal C) craving D) physical dependence
3Chemical dependence is generally known to start between the ages of _____.
A) 42 and 51 B) 22 and 31 C) 12 and 21 D) 32 and 41
4 The primary concern for young women undergoing a smoking intervention is that:
A) they might gain weight once they quit smoking.
B) they might drastically lose weight once they quit smoking.
C) it might hamper their social status among peer groups.
D) their partners who smoke might not be supportive of the decision.
5 Alcoholics Anonymous maintains that alcoholism is:
A) a disease that can be cured.
B) a disease that can be managed but never cured.
C) a problem only if a person starts experiencing its synergistic effects.
D) a serious problem only for binge drinkers.
6 To gain personal control over drinking, college students are taught _____.
A) social interaction techniques B) physical exercises
C) relaxation techniques D) controlled drinking skills
7 Among alcoholics, which of the following are more likely to benefit from prevention programs?
A) Individuals from a poor financial background B) Individuals with a mild drinking
problem
C) Individuals who equally abuse other drugs D) Individuals with a lack of social
support
8 Which of the following is true of the synergistic effects of smoking?
A) It helps to reduce stress and maintain a lower body weight.
B) It increases a person's likelihood of engaging in physical exercises.
C) It enhances the detrimental effects of other risk factors.
D) It reduces the chances of early mortality.
9A smoking prevention program is typically implemented through:
A) the school system. B) the community. C) the neighborhood. D) the family.
10_____ is a relapse prevention approach wherein a smoker pays a sum of money that is returned
only on the condition of cutting down or abstaining.
A) Detoxification B) Contingency contracting C) Assertiveness training D) Family therapy
11Researchers believe that since alcoholism can be a major health problem later in life, the best
solution would be:
A) to induce adolescents to avoid drinking altogether.
B) to permit alcohol only to those with a strong social and family support.
C) to adopt social engineering techniques that work best for older adults.
D) to encourage older alcoholics to completely abstain from drinking.
12 A barrier to treating bulimia is that:
A) most women believe that they are likely to starve if they undergo treatment.
B) most women are unwilling to accept that they even have a problem.
C) many women do not believe that the problem is a serious one.
D) women believe that only a strict medical intervention can help overcome the disorder.
13 The interaction between weight and smoking can increase one's _____.
A) mortality
B) self-control
C) deviant behavior
D) fertility

14 Which of the following factors contribute to a smoker's relapse?

A) Weight loss
B) Lack of addiction
C) Lack of effective coping techniques
D) High resistance

15 Fat should constitute about _____ percent of body tissue in men.

A) 39-46 B) 31-38
C) 23-30 D) 15-22
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MCQ Pattern Questions for Practice

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Part – I
1. The World Health Day is celebrated on ________.
(a) 1st March
(b) 7th April
(c) 6th October
(d) 10th December
Sol: (b) 7th April.
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MCQ Pattern Questions for Practice

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Part – I
1. The World Health Day is celebrated on ________.
(a) 1st March
(b) 7th April
(c) 6th October
(d) 10th December
Sol: (b) 7th April.