Diseases(General Knowledge > General Science ) Questions and Answers

Question 1. This is often associated with a skin abscess that eventually fills with puss
  1.    acne vulgaris
  2.    impetigo
  3.    boil
  4.    ringworm
Explanation:-
Answer: Option C. -> boil

Question 2. Which of the following statements about type 1 diabetes is/are correct?(1) The blood glucose level of the diabetics can be controlled just by doing exercise regularly
  1.    (3) only
  2.    (1) and (2) only
  3.    (2) and (3) only
  4.    (1), (2) and (3)
Explanation:-
Answer: Option A. -> (3) only

Question 3. How does potato blight spread?
  1.    Through dead matter, air and water
  2.    Through the wind only
  3.    Through dead matter only
  4.    Through water only
Explanation:-
Answer: Option A. -> Through dead matter, air and water

Question 4. What part of the body does bacterial meningitis affect?
  1.    Lungs
  2.    Heart
  3.    Brain
  4.    Kidneys
Explanation:-
Answer: Option C. -> Brain

Question 5. What is another word for stone?
  1.    Calculus
  2.    Geometry
  3.    Algebra
  4.    Calcium
Explanation:-
Answer: Option A. -> Calculus

Question 6. How is influenza different from the common cold?
  1.    High fever
  2.    Coughing
  3.    Sneezing
  4.    Blocked nose
Explanation:-
Answer: Option A. -> High fever

Question 7. Which of the following diseases is not caused by viruses?
  1.    AIDS
  2.    influenza
  3.    hepatitis B
  4.    cholera
Explanation:-
Answer: Option D. -> cholera

Question 8. Renal Calculi can be caused by
  1.    UTI
  2.    Food/Diet
  3.    Genetics
  4.    all of these
Explanation:-
Answer: Option D. -> all of these

Question 9. What is the cause of an infectious disease?
  1.    inherited
  2.    environmental factors
  3.    pathogens
  4.    lifestyle
Explanation:-
Answer: Option C. -> pathogens