Biology · Science General
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.
Viral diseasesFoodborne illnessesDisease transmission methodsExtrinsic disease factorsCommon pathogens
Disease Causative Agents Questions
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Pneumonia, tetanus and diabetes
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Pneumonia, tetanus and scurvy
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Typhoid, measles and cholera
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Typhoid, pneumonia and tuberculosis
D
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Typhoid is caused by Salmonella typhi, pneumonia by Streptococcus pneumoniae, and tuberculosis by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. All three are bacterial infections.
A
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H5N1 is the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus that causes bird flu in birds and can occasionally infect humans.
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gastrointestinal disorder
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brain disorder
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lung disorder
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kidney disorder
A
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Diarrhoea is a condition characterized by frequent loose or liquid bowel movements, which is a disorder of the gastrointestinal tract.
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Diabetes
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Diarrhoea
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Brain fever
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Malaria
C
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Explanation
Japanese encephalitis is a viral infection that causes inflammation of the brain, often referred to as brain fever. The other options represent entirely different categories of diseases.
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Kalaazar
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Hepatitis
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SARS
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Amoebiasis
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Hepatitis is an inflammatory condition of the liver, typically caused by viral infections. Kalaazar affects the spleen and bone marrow, while SARS and amoebiasis target the lungs and intestines respectively.
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Through air and water
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By sharing towel or utensils
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By shaking hands
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All three
D
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Common cold viruses are highly contagious and can be transmitted through respiratory droplets in the air, contaminated surfaces, or direct contact with infected individuals.
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By accidents
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By animal bite
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By sexual contact
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By physical contacts
B
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Rabies is a zoonotic disease transmitted primarily through the saliva of infected animals, most commonly via a bite. It is not spread through casual physical contact or sexual activity.
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The nervous system
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The respiratory system
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The immune system
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The muscular system
C
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The immune system is the body's defense mechanism designed to identify and neutralize foreign invaders like bacteria and viruses. Other systems perform structural or metabolic functions.
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bacteria
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fungi
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virus
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protozoa
C
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SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) is caused by a coronavirus, which is a type of virus. It is not caused by bacteria, fungi, or protozoa.
C
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Tuberculosis is primarily a respiratory disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which typically infects the lungs after being inhaled.
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By water
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By air
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By physical contact
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By infected mother
A
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Hepatitis A is primarily transmitted through the fecal-oral route, often via contaminated water or food. It is not typically spread by air or physical contact.
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malaria
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tuberculosis
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tetanus
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diarrhoea
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Explanation
Diarrhoea is a condition defined by frequent loose or liquid bowel movements, which often leads to significant fluid loss and dehydration. It is a common symptom of various gastrointestinal infections.
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Jaundice
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Syphilis
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AIDS
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Tuberculosis
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Explanation
Hepatitis is an inflammatory condition of the liver, and it is commonly caused by viral infections (Hepatitis A, B, C, etc.). Jaundice is a clinical sign of hepatitis, as the liver fails to process bilirubin properly.
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Bacteria
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Virus
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Protozoa
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Fungi
B
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Explanation
Brain fever, or encephalitis, is most commonly caused by viral infections, such as Japanese encephalitis or herpes simplex virus. While bacteria can cause meningitis, the term brain fever is frequently associated with viral causes in general contexts.
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through / with
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by / by
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over / through
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in / without
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upon / within
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Caused by an invasion and by organisms from outside.