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Disease Causative Agents

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Disease causative agents questions test your understanding of viral, bacterial, and fungal infections, along with their transmission methods. These are common topics in general science sections of SSC and railways exams. Practice these questions to accurately identify disease pathogens and symptoms.

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Disease Causative Agents Questions

Multiple choice

What was the name of the disease that Ramanujan died of?

  1. Tuberculosis

  2. Typhoid

  3. Malaria

  4. Dysentery
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Explanation

Ramanujan died of tuberculosis in 1920.

Multiple choice

What is the most common respiratory disease worldwide?

  1. Asthma

  2. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

  3. Pneumonia

  4. Tuberculosis
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Pneumonia is the most common respiratory disease worldwide, affecting millions of people each year.

Multiple choice

What is the bacteria that causes tuberculosis?

  1. Streptococcus pneumoniae

  2. Haemophilus influenzae

  3. Mycobacterium tuberculosis

  4. Staphylococcus aureus
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Explanation

Tuberculosis is caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which is spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

Multiple choice

What is the most common type of pneumonia?

  1. Bacterial pneumonia

  2. Viral pneumonia

  3. Fungal pneumonia

  4. Aspiration pneumonia
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Explanation

Bacterial pneumonia is the most common type of pneumonia, caused by bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common cause of meningitis in children?

  1. Streptococcus pneumoniae

  2. Neisseria meningitidis

  3. Haemophilus influenzae type b

  4. Listeria monocytogenes
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Explanation

Streptococcus pneumoniae is a common cause of bacterial meningitis in children, particularly those under the age of 5 years.

Multiple choice

Which species of virus is found in the Sundarbans?

  1. Influenza virus

  2. Measles virus

  3. Mumps virus

  4. Rubella virus
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Explanation

The influenza virus is a virus species found in the Sundarbans.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of respiratory illness seen in the workplace?

  1. Asthma

  2. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

  3. Pneumonia

  4. Influenza
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Explanation

Pneumonia is not typically seen as a common type of respiratory illness in the workplace, as it is usually caused by bacterial or viral infections acquired outside of the workplace.

Multiple choice

What is tonsillitis?

  1. Inflammation of the tonsils

  2. Infection of the tonsils

  3. Enlargement of the tonsils

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Tonsillitis is a condition in which the tonsils become inflamed, infected, and/or enlarged.

Multiple choice

What causes tonsillitis?

  1. Bacteria

  2. Viruses

  3. Both bacteria and viruses

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

Tonsillitis can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or both.

Multiple choice

How is tonsillitis diagnosed?

  1. Physical examination

  2. Throat culture

  3. Blood test

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Tonsillitis is diagnosed based on a physical examination, throat culture, and/or blood test.

Multiple choice

What is rheumatic fever?

  1. A serious complication of tonsillitis

  2. A type of arthritis caused by strep throat

  3. A heart condition caused by a bacterial infection

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Rheumatic fever is a serious complication of tonsillitis that can cause inflammation of the heart, joints, and brain.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of foodborne illness?

  1. Salmonella

  2. E. coli

  3. Influenza

  4. Norovirus
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Influenza is a respiratory illness, not a foodborne illness.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of beverage contamination?

  1. Bacteria

  2. Viruses

  3. Pesticides

  4. Heavy metals
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Explanation

Pesticides are not a common type of beverage contamination, as they are typically used on crops and not in the production of beverages.

Multiple choice

What are some common beverage safety hazards?

  1. Bacteria

  2. Viruses

  3. Parasites

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Common beverage safety hazards include bacteria, viruses, and parasites.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common foodborne illness?

  1. Salmonella

  2. E. coli

  3. Listeria

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria are all common foodborne illnesses that can cause a variety of symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.