Health, Disease & Nutrition


  1. The mad cow disease is caused by









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    The mad cow disease is the common name of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE). It is a fatal neurodegenerative disease (encephalopathy) in cattle that causes a spongy degeneration in the brain and spinal cord.The probable cause of BSE is believed to be prions.

    Correct Option: D

    The mad cow disease is the common name of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE). It is a fatal neurodegenerative disease (encephalopathy) in cattle that causes a spongy degeneration in the brain and spinal cord.The probable cause of BSE is believed to be prions.


  1. The National institute for the visually handicapped is situated at









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    National Institute of Visually Handicapped (NIVH) is an an autonomous body under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India located on Mussoorie- Dehradun Highway. NIVH is engaged in training the visually challenged persons and is also engaged in production of Braille literature, Aids and Appliances for visually handicapped.

    Correct Option: B

    National Institute of Visually Handicapped (NIVH) is an an autonomous body under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India located on Mussoorie- Dehradun Highway. NIVH is engaged in training the visually challenged persons and is also engaged in production of Braille literature, Aids and Appliances for visually handicapped.



  1. The year 2011 has been marked for the livestock disease named









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    Rinderpest, also known as cattle plague or steppe murrain was an infectious viral disease of cattle. In June of 2011, the United Nations FAO confirmed that the disease was eradicated.

    Correct Option: B

    Rinderpest, also known as cattle plague or steppe murrain was an infectious viral disease of cattle. In June of 2011, the United Nations FAO confirmed that the disease was eradicated.


  1. Which oh the following decrease in number in the human body due to Dengue fever ?









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    The normal platelet count in human being is 150,000 to 250,000 per microletre. In Dengue fever the viral attack is primarily on platelets. Their count is reduced to a significant number in the fever. It can reach below 50,000 per microletre which can prove to be fatal.

    Correct Option: A

    The normal platelet count in human being is 150,000 to 250,000 per microletre. In Dengue fever the viral attack is primarily on platelets. Their count is reduced to a significant number in the fever. It can reach below 50,000 per microletre which can prove to be fatal.



  1. What is MRI ?









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    MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. It is the medical imaging technique. It is used as a radiological technique to study the anatomy and function of the diseased and healthy tissues of the body. This is a safe medical technique as no ionizing rays are used in it.

    Correct Option: C

    MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. It is the medical imaging technique. It is used as a radiological technique to study the anatomy and function of the diseased and healthy tissues of the body. This is a safe medical technique as no ionizing rays are used in it.