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This section includes 13 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Biology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
AIDS was first reported in ___________ |
| A. | Brazil |
| B. | USA |
| C. | Cuba |
| D. | Nigeria |
| Answer» C. Cuba | |
| 2. |
The name of the AIDS-causing virus was given by ICBN. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 3. |
Which of the following glycoproteins on the protein coat of virus helps it in the attachment of the virus to CD4 receptors? |
| A. | GP120 |
| B. | GP41 |
| C. | GP121 |
| D. | GP182 |
| Answer» B. GP41 | |
| 4. |
In which year AIDS infection was detected in India? |
| A. | 1981 |
| B. | 1972 |
| C. | 1986 |
| D. | 1982 |
| Answer» D. 1982 | |
| 5. |
The genetic material of AIDS virus is _________ |
| A. | single-stranded DNA |
| B. | single-stranded RNA |
| C. | double-stranded DNA |
| D. | double-stranded RNA |
| Answer» C. double-stranded DNA | |
| 6. |
Which of the following cells behave as a factory of HIV? |
| A. | RBCs |
| B. | Macrophages |
| C. | WBCs |
| D. | Platelets |
| Answer» C. WBCs | |
| 7. |
Why does AIDS patient start suffering from other common infections? |
| A. | The decrease in RBC count |
| B. | Reduction in the number of platelets |
| C. | Low WBC count |
| D. | The decrease in the number of Helper T-lymphocytes |
| Answer» E. | |
| 8. |
How does the virus multiplication take place in the human body? |
| A. | The virus enters into macrophages and forms viral DNA |
| B. | Virus destroys WBCs |
| C. | The virus makes its own DNA and gets killed |
| D. | The virus multiplies in CD4 receptors |
| Answer» B. Virus destroys WBCs | |
| 9. |
Which organisation in India is helping to sensitize people about AIDS? |
| A. | NACO |
| B. | KVIC |
| C. | IARI |
| D. | ICZN |
| Answer» B. KVIC | |
| 10. |
Which structure is depicted in the following figure? |
| A. | Structure of HIV |
| B. | Structure of T4- lymphocytes |
| C. | Structure of RBCs |
| D. | Structure of WBCs |
| Answer» B. Structure of T4- lymphocytes | |
| 11. |
AIDS can spread through mosquito bites, hugging or touching the infected individual. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 12. |
Through which of the following routes, the transmission of AIDS does not take place? |
| A. | Parenteral Route |
| B. | Sexual Route |
| C. | Transplacental Route |
| D. | Faeco-oral Route |
| Answer» E. | |
| 13. |
AIDS is characterised by which of the following? |
| A. | Reduction in the number of platelets |
| B. | Very less RBC count |
| C. | Reduction in the number of T4-lymphocytes |
| D. | Very High Blood Pressure |
| Answer» D. Very High Blood Pressure | |