1] In the context of hereditary diseases, consider the following statements: [2021]
1) Passing on mitochondrial diseases from parent to child can be prevented by mitochondrial replacement therapy either before or after in vitro fertilisation of the egg.
2) A child inherits mitochondrial diseases entirely from mother and not from father.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Ans: c) Both 1 and 2
2] Consider the following statements: [2017]
1. In tropical regions, Zika virus disease is transmitted by the same mosquito that transmits dengue.
2. Sexual transmission of Zika virus disease is possible.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Ans: c) Both 1 and 2
3] H1N1 virus is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to which one of the following diseases? [2015]
a) AIDS
b) Bird flu
c) Dengue
d) Swine flu
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Ans: d) Swine flu
4] Consider the following pairs: Vitamin Deficiency disease: [2014]
1. Vitamin C: Scurvy
2. Vitamin D: Rickets
3. Vitamin E: Night blindness
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) None
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Ans: a) 1 and 2 only
5] Consider the following diseases: [2014]
1. Diphtheria
2. Chickenpox
3. Smallpox
Which of the above diseases has/have been eradicated in India?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) None
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Ans: b) 3 only
6] Which of the following diseases can be transmitted from one person to another through tattooing? [2013]
1. Chikungunya
2. Hepatitis B
3. HIV-AIDS
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
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Ans: b) 2 and 3 only
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