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This section includes 15 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Biology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Which of the following given physical carcinogens is non-ionising by nature? |
| A. | Radiations |
| B. | X-Rays |
| C. | Gamma Rays |
| D. | UV rays |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
Which of the following is not a biological agent that causes cancer? |
| A. | Trauma |
| B. | HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) |
| C. | HCV (Hepatitis B and C viruses) |
| D. | Epstein-Bar virus |
| Answer» B. HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) | |
| 3. |
Which of the following genes on activation produces malignant neoplasm? |
| A. | Pleiotropic genes |
| B. | Multiple genes |
| C. | Oncogenes |
| D. | Neonatal genes |
| Answer» D. Neonatal genes | |
| 4. |
Which of the following is not a chemical carcinogen? |
| A. | Coal-tar |
| B. | Soot |
| C. | Asbestos |
| D. | Heat |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5. |
Proto-oncogenes are responsible for the lysis of cancerous cells. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 6. |
The agents causing cancer are known as __________ |
| A. | Oncogenes |
| B. | Carcinogens |
| C. | Antibodies |
| D. | Cannabinoids |
| Answer» C. Antibodies | |
| 7. |
Which of the following is the most feared property of malignant tumours? |
| A. | Metastasis |
| B. | Contact Inhibition |
| C. | Autolysis |
| D. | Degeneration |
| Answer» B. Contact Inhibition | |
| 8. |
Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding malignant tumour? |
| A. | It is a large mass of abnormal tissue |
| B. | It is encapsulated |
| C. | It invades adjacent tissues |
| D. | It reaches distant sites |
| Answer» C. It invades adjacent tissues | |
| 9. |
How do cancerous cells spread from one body organ to another? |
| A. | Through hormones |
| B. | Through water |
| C. | Through Viruses |
| D. | Through blood |
| Answer» E. | |
| 10. |
More than a million Indians die from cancer annually. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 11. |
How does cancer spread from one infected individual to another? |
| A. | By touching |
| B. | By kissing |
| C. | By hugging |
| D. | Cannot spread |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
Which of the following is a localised tumour surrounded by connective tissue? |
| A. | Benign tumour |
| B. | Malignant tumour |
| C. | Neoplasm |
| D. | Abnormal cells |
| Answer» B. Malignant tumour | |
| 13. |
Which of the following is not true regarding neoplasm? |
| A. | Abnormal tissue |
| B. | Caused by abnormal proliferation of cells |
| C. | Cannot spread to other body organs |
| D. | Responsible for the formation of tumour |
| Answer» D. Responsible for the formation of tumour | |
| 14. |
When is World Cancer Day celebrated? |
| A. | 1st December |
| B. | 31st October |
| C. | 4th February |
| D. | 12th August |
| Answer» D. 12th August | |
| 15. |
Which of the following property is not exhibited by a cancerous cell? |
| A. | No contact inhibition |
| B. | Limited life span |
| C. | Abnormal shape and size |
| D. | Uncontrolled division of cells |
| Answer» C. Abnormal shape and size | |