Latest Diseases General Knowledge(GK) Questions and answers

1 .

Which of the following diseases is associated with Vitamin C deficiency?

A)

Scurvy

B)

Pellagra

C)

Psoriasis

D)

Vitiligo

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Scurvy

What is scurvy? Scurvy happens when there is a lack of vitamin C, or ascorbic acid. The deficiency leads to symptoms of weakness, anemia, gum disease, and skin problems. This is because vitamin C is needed for making collagen, an important component in connective tissues.

2 .

To suspect HIV/AIDS in a young individual, which one among the following symptoms is mostly associated with?

A)

Sever anaemia

B)

Chronic diarrhoea

C)

Severe persistent headache

D)

Long standing jaundice and chronic liver disease

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Chronic diarrhoea

3 .

The anti-malarial drug Quinine is made from a plant. The plant is

A)

Neem

B)

Eucalyptus

C)

Cinchona

D)

Cinnamon

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Cinchona

4 .

One of the occupational health hazards commonly faced by the workers of ceramics, pottery and glass industry is

A)

stone formation in kidney

B)

stone formation in gall bladder

C)

melanoma

D)

silicosis

Correct Answer : Option (D) - silicosis

5 .

Mesothelioma is caused by the poisoning effect of

A)

Cotton

B)

Asbestos

C)

Coal dust

D)

Mercury

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Asbestos

6 .

Which one of following diseases is caused by the same virus that causes Chicken Pox?

A)

Shingles

B)

Influenza

C)

Pertussis

D)

Chikungunya

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Shingles

7 .

A person suffering from Halitosis is suffering from

A)

dark skin

B)

short height

C)

bad breath

D)

obesity

Correct Answer : Option (C) - bad breath

8 .

Insects that can transmit diseases to human are referred to as

A)

carriers

B)

vectors

C)

incubators

D)

reservoirs

Correct Answer : Option (B) - vectors

9 .

What are the effects of Vitamin B6 deficiency?

A)

Beriberi

B)

Scurvy

C)

Dermatomyoma

D)

Certain types of Eczema

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Certain types of Eczema

10 .

Due to contraction of eyeball, a long-sighted eye can see only

A)

nearer objects which is corrected by using convex lens

B)

farther objects which is corrected by using convex lens

C)

farther objects which is corrected by using concave lens

D)

nearer objects which is corrected by using concave lens

Correct Answer : Option (C) - farther objects which is corrected by using concave lens