JKSSB FMPHW & MMPHW MCQ Test 1
- Which vitamin is essential for normal blood clotting?
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin C
C) Vitamin D
D) Vitamin K
Answer: D) Vitamin K
Explanation: Vitamin K is required for the production of clotting factors in the liver. Its deficiency can lead to excessive bleeding.
- Which organ is known as the master gland of the endocrine system?
A) Thyroid
B) Adrenal
C) Pituitary
D) Pancreas
Answer: C) Pituitary
Explanation: The pituitary gland controls the activity of most other endocrine glands by releasing various hormones.
- The normal body temperature of a healthy adult is:
A) 35°C
B) 36°C
C) 37°C
D) 38°C
Answer: C) 37°C
Explanation: The average normal body temperature is 37°C (98.6°F), though slight variations are normal.
- Which disease is caused by the deficiency of iron?
A) Rickets
B) Scurvy
C) Anaemia
D) Goitre
Answer: C) Anaemia
Explanation: Iron deficiency reduces hemoglobin production, resulting in anaemia.
- BCG vaccine protects against:
A) Measles
B) Tuberculosis
C) Hepatitis B
D) Polio
Answer: B) Tuberculosis
Explanation: BCG is administered at birth to protect children from severe forms of tuberculosis.
- Which mosquito transmits malaria?
A) Aedes
B) Culex
C) Anopheles
D) Sandfly
Answer: C) Anopheles
Explanation: Female Anopheles mosquitoes transmit Plasmodium parasites that cause malaria.
- ORS is mainly used to treat:
A) Fever
B) Dehydration
C) Cough
D) Hypertension
Answer: B) Dehydration
Explanation: Oral Rehydration Solution replaces lost fluids and electrolytes during diarrhoea and vomiting.
- Which blood group is called the universal donor?
A) A+
B) B+
C) AB+
D) O Negative
Answer: D) O Negative
Explanation: O negative blood lacks A, B, and Rh antigens, making it suitable for emergency transfusions.
- Which nutrient is the primary source of energy for the body?
A) Proteins
B) Vitamins
C) Carbohydrates
D) Minerals
Answer: C) Carbohydrates
Explanation: Carbohydrates provide the body’s main source of energy for daily activities.
- Which disease is prevented by the DPT vaccine?
A) Dengue
B) Diphtheria, Pertussis and Tetanus
C) Tuberculosis
D) Cholera
Answer: B) Diphtheria, Pertussis and Tetanus
Explanation: The DPT vaccine provides protection against these three serious bacterial diseases.
- The smallest structural and functional unit of the human body is:
A) Tissue
B) Organ
C) Cell
D) Bone
Answer: C) Cell
Explanation: Cells perform all essential life functions and form tissues and organs.
- Which vitamin is produced in the skin when exposed to sunlight?
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin D
C) Vitamin E
D) Vitamin K
Answer: B) Vitamin D
Explanation: Sunlight enables the skin to synthesize Vitamin D, which is essential for healthy bones.
- The normal pulse rate of an adult at rest is:
A) 20–40 beats/min
B) 40–60 beats/min
C) 60–100 beats/min
D) 120–140 beats/min
Answer: C) 60–100 beats/min
Explanation: A resting pulse between 60 and 100 beats per minute is considered normal for most adults.
- Which disease is caused by Vitamin C deficiency?
A) Scurvy
B) Rickets
C) Beriberi
D) Pellagra
Answer: A) Scurvy
Explanation: Vitamin C deficiency leads to bleeding gums, poor wound healing, and scurvy.
- Hand washing with soap is the most effective method to prevent:
A) Diabetes
B) Heart disease
C) Infectious diseases
D) Cancer
Answer: C) Infectious diseases
Explanation: Proper hand hygiene reduces the spread of bacteria, viruses, and other disease-causing microorganisms.
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