Deficiencies with which a child is born and defects which the child

inherits from the parents to from birth is.

(1) Genetic disorder

(2) Infections

(3) Bacterial disease

(4) Typhoid

Among non-infectious diseases,

cause of death.

AIDS X

Cancer

Hepatitis X

Co

Q.
Which of the following sets are bacterial dieranre?

(1) Cholera and typhoid

(2) Typhoid and small pax (3) Tetanus and impa

(4) Heppes and influenanlour blindness

Q.

Which of the following sets are bacterial diseases

(1)

Cholera and typhoid

(2)

(3)

(4)

Typhoid and small por Tetanus and mmps

Heppes and influenza

Q.

Which of the following sets are bacterial diseases

(1)

Cholera and typhoid

(2)

(3)

(4)

Typhoid and small por Tetanus and mmps

Heppes and influenza

Most serious and fatal malaria is cand by-

Plasmodium vivax

Plasmodium malaria

Plasmodium falciparu Both a and b

Site of fertiliantion in Plasmodium

RBC of man

Out of mosquito Crop wall of mosquito

Haemocoel of mosquito

Q.

(2)

Amoebiasis is caused by

Plasmodium vivax Entamoeba gingivalis

Trypanosoma gambiense

Entamoeba histolyticn

Q.

are the filarial worms

(3

(1)

Ancaria The-the fly

(3)

Wuchereria
Q.

(1)

Amoebiasis is caused by

Plasmodium vivax

(2)

Entamoeba gingivalis

(3) (4)

Trypanosoma gambiense Entamoeba histolytica//

oneo e o owing s emen s IS correc regar mg
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD)?
(a) Thechancesofa5yearboycmtactinga STDareveryIittIe
(b) A person may contact syphilis by sharing milk with
one already suffering from the disease
(c) Haemophilia is one ofthe STD
(d) Genital herpes and sickle-cell anaemia are both STD
The stage transferred into the uterus after induced
fertilization ofova in the laboratory is:
(a) Zygote
(b) Embryo at 4 blastomere stage
(c) Embryo at 2 blastomere stage
(d) Morula
Reproductive health in society can be improved by —
(i) Introduction of sex education in schools.
(ii) Increased medical assistance.
(iii) Awareness about contraception and STDs.
(iv) Equal opportunities to male and female child.
(v) Ban on aminocentesis.
(G) Encouraging myths and misconceptions.
(a) All of these
(b) (i), (ii), (iv) and (vi)
(c) (i), (ii), (iii),(iv) and(v) (d) (ii) and (v)
What is tme for " Lactational amenorrhoea"?
(i) It means absence of menstruation.
(ii) Onllation does not occur during the lactational period.
(iii) Chances offailure ofcontraception are almost nil upto
six months following parturition.
(iv) Side effects are almost nil.
(v) Contraceptive efficiency reduces after the period of
intense lactation.
(Vi) It is natural method ofcontraception.
(vii) It increases phagocytosis of sperms
(a) (ii). (iii). (iv). (v) and(vi)
Sing contraceptive a so provi es protection om
contracting STDs and AIDS ?
(b) Spermicidal foams
(a) Diaphragms
(c) Condoms
(d) Lactational amenorrhoea
Copper-T is a device that prevents
(a) implantation of blastocyst
(b) ovulation
(c) fenilization
(d) egg maturation
Cu ions released from copper - releasing Intra Uterine
(IUDs):
(a) make uterus unsuitable for implantation
(b) increase phagocytosis of sperms
(c) suppress sperm motility
(d) prevent ovulation
ich one of the following is the most widely accepted
ethod of contraception in India, as at present ?
(a) Cervical caps
(b) Tubectomy
(c) Diaphragms
(d) IUDs. (Intra uterine devices)
he test-tube Baby Programme employs which one of the
following techniques?
(a) Intra cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
(b) Intra uterine insemination (IUI)
(c) Gamete intra fallopian transfer (GIET)
(d) Zygote intra fallopian transfer (ZIFT)
Oral contraceptive pills are composed of
(a) progestrogens only
(b) progestrogen and estrogen combination
(c) progestrogen-testosterone combination
(d) both (a) or (b)
ich of the following cannot be detected in a developing
foetus by amniocentesis?
(a) Sex of the foetus
(b) Down syndrome
Match Column -I with Column - II.
Column I
A. Non-medicated IUDs
B Hormone releasing IUDs
C. Copper releasing IUDS
(a) A-(i); B-(ii, vi); C-(iii, iv, v)
(b) A-(i); B-(v, vi); C-(ii, iii, iv)
(c) A-(ii); B-(v, vi); C-(i, iii, iv)
(d) A-(ii); B-(i, vi); C-(iii, iv,v)
Column II
(i)
Lippes loop
(ii)
Multiload (iii)7
(iii) CuT
(iv) C'u7
(v)
(vi)
Progestasert
Progesterone pill helps in preventing pregnancy by not
allowing —
(a) ova formation (b) fenilization
(c) implantation
(d) None of these
The permissible use of the technique amniocentesis is for
(a) detecting sex of the unborn foetus
(b) artificial insemination
(c) transfer of embryo into the uterus of the surrogate
mother
(d) detecting any genetic abnormality
The family planning programmes in India were initiated in
(a) 1951
(c) 1971
RCH stands for
(b) 1961
(d) 1981
(a) Routine Check-up ofHealth
(b) Reproduction Cum Hygiene
(c) Reversible Contraceptive Hazards
(d) Reproductive and Child Health Care
'Saheli' a new oral contraceptive developed by
(a) All Indian Institute ofMedical Science
(b) Central Drug Research Institute
(c) Health Care Pvt. Ltd.
(d) Bharat Immunologicals & Biologicals corp. Ltd.
Artificial insemination mean
(a) transfer of sperms of husband to a test tube
Q.

Interferons related from

(1) (2) (3)

Bacteria infected cells secrete proteins Virus infected cells secrete

lipids

Fungus infected cells secrete lipids

Virus infected cells secrete proteins

Colostrum secreted by mother during the initial days of lactation has

abundant, to protect the infant.

Ig M

(1) (2) ((3) (4)

The antibodies produced to allergies are of

Q. (1) (2) (3) (4)

Ig M

Ig G Ig A

IgE

प
type.

Q: Mark the statement that is incorrect with respect to application of

biotechnology:

(1) In 1997, the first transgenic cow, Rosie was introduced with a-1
antitrypsin gene

(2) Today transgenic models exist for cancer, cystic fibrosis, rheumatoid
arthritis and Alzheimer's disease

(3) Transgenic mice are being used to test the safety of the polio
vaccine
(4) GEAC is an organisation that makes decisions regarding the validity
of GM research and safety of introducing GM-organisms for public services

Colostrum secreted by mother during the initial days of lactation has

abundant, to protect the infant.

Ig M

Ig G

Ig A Ig D

The antibodies produced to allergies are of

Ig M

IgG

Ig

Rheumatoid arthritis is a/an

(1)

(2)

infectious disease genetic disorder

(3)

(4)

autoimmune disease non-infectious disease

Identify the primary lymphoid organ(s).

Q.

(1)

Bone marrow

(2)

Thymus Spleen

(4)

Both (a) and (b)

AIDS in diagnosed through which technique?

ELISA

PCR

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Electrophoresis

Q.

(1)

The lymphoid organ that keeps reducing in size with age in

tonsils

bone marrow

thymus spleen

The principle of immunisation or vaccination is based on the property of

the immune system.

Memory

Q.

Diversity Specificity

All of these

The genes that cause cancer are called

expressor genes

oncogenes

(1) (2) (3) (4)

regulatory genes structural gene

Q: Mark an incorrect statement regarding land mark events in

biotechnology:

An American company got patent right on Basmati rice through US Patent

and Trademark Office in 1997

2) Introduction of human a→ lactalbumin gene was done in cow Rosie in

1997

3) Eli Lilly produced insulin in 1983/

4) The first clinical gene therapy was given in 1997 to a four-year-old
girl with adenosine deaminase deficiency

Q: The first genetically engineered insulin was formed by the efforts of

which biotechnology company? Eli Lily, U.S.A.

(b)

(c)

(d)

Celera Genomics, U.S.A.

Nexia Technology, Canada

Biocon India

In primary lymphoid organs, lymphocytes become mature

lymphocyte interacts with antigens lymphocytes become effecter cells both

(a) and (b)

Modern-day life style has resulted in. and, sensitivity to allergens.

of immunity

ՈՒ

(2)

(3)

(4)

ASUS

lowering, more lowering, less

raising, more raising, less

The chemical which is released during allergic reaction?

Q.

(1) (2)

(3)

Histamine Serotonin
Steroid

Both (a) and (b) (b)

Q.

(4)

Physical barriers are

(1) skin, mucus/

(2)

(3)

saliva, tears

cells of blood (polymorph nuclear cells, NK cells, cells of tissues

(4)

(macrophages) interleukins,

Malaria, filaria, dengue and chikungunya are

(1)

(2)

Water borne diseases Air-borne diseases

(3) Vector borne diseases (4) Soil borne diseases

Q.

act as mechanical carriers for Entamoeba.

Fruit flies Houseflies

(1) (2) ECOT

Mosquitos Honey bees

Q: According to the latest estimates, how varieties of Basmati rice are

grown in India? many documented
30

(a)

27

(b)

(c)

118

(d) 125

Q: Human insulin is being commercially produced from a transgenic species

of

1. Escherichia

2. Mycobacterium

3. Rhizobium

4. Saccharomyces

Consider the statements given below regarding

contraception and answer as directed thereafter:
(i) Medical Termination ofPregnancy(MTP) during first
trimester is generally safe
(ii) Generally chances of conception are nil until mother
breast-feeds the infant upto two years
(ii) Intrauterine devices like copper-T are effective
contraceptives
(iv) Contraception pills maybe taken upto one week after
coitus to prevent conception
V%ich two of the above statements are correct?
(a) iiandiii
(c) iandiii
(b) iiiand iv
(d) iandii

Amniocentesis is a technique
(d) that can be used for correcting genetic disorders of the
foetus
Tying up or removing a small part offallopian duct is called
(b) Ductus arteriosus
(a) Vasectomy
(c) Archidectomy
(d) Tubectomy

Copper-T is a device that prevents

(a) implantation of blastocyst
(b) ovulation
(c) fertilization
(d) egg maturation

The diaphragm, cervical cap and vaults are

(a) Disposable contraceptive devices
(b) Reusable contraceptives
(c) IUDs
(d) Implants

The transfer ofzygote or early embryo (up to S blastomere)

(a)
(b)
(c)
by which the essential amino acids in the body can be
estimated
by which any chromosomal anomalies in the foetus
can be detected
in which the sex of the foetus can be reversed
into fallopian tube is
(a) IVFandET
(c) GIFT
(b) ZIFT
(d) rur

Q: which part of the tobacco plant is infected by Meloidogyne incognita?

1. Leaf

2. Stem

C3. Root

4. Flower

The technique called gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT)

is recommended for those females:
(a) who cannot produce an ovum
(b) who cannot retain the foetus inside uterus.
(c) whose cervical canal is too narrow to allow passage
for the sperms
(d) who cannot provide suitable environment for
Fertilisation

The copper ions of IUDs

(a) Suppress the motility and fertilization capacity of
sperms
(b) Makethe uterus unsuitable for implantation
(c) Increase phagocytosis of sperms
(d) Makecervix hostile to sperms

Condoms are barriers that cover—

(a) Penis in male and ovary in female.
(b) Penis in male and cercix and vagina in female.
(c) Scrotum in male and cervix and vagina in frmale.
(d) Cetvixin male and vagina in female.

Birth control pills check onflation in female by inhibiting

the secretion of—
(a) follicle stimulating hormone
(b) luteinizing hormone
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of the above

Identical twins are produced when

(a) Onefertilized egg dividesand two blastomeres separate
(b) One sperm fertilizes two eggs
(c) One egg is fertilized with two sperms
(d) Two eggs are fertilized

Progestasert and LNG-20 are

(a) Implants
(b) Copper releasing IUDs
(c) Non-medicated It-JDs (d) Hormonereleasing It-JDs
Read the following 4-statements and mark the option that
has both correct statements

MTP was legalized in 1971

Inability to conceive or produce children even after 2
years of unprotected sexual cohabitation is called
infatility
Surgical method of contraception prevents gamete
formation
MTPs are relatively safe up to 12 weeks of pregnancy
.
21.
(i) and (ii)
(iii) and (iv)
(b) (ii) and (iii)
(d) (i) and (iii)
Medical Termination ofPregnancy (NITP) is considered safe
up to how many weeks of pregnancy?
(a) Eightweeks (b) Twelve weeks
(c) Eighteen weeks (d) Six weeks

Ultrasound of how much frequency is beamed into human

body for sonography ?
(a) 15-30 Nü--IZ (b)
(b) 45-701W-1Z (d) 30-45Nff-1Z

What is the figure given below showing in particular ?

(a) Ovariancancer (b) Uterine cancer
(c) Tubectomy
(d) Visectomy

In vitro fertilisation is a technique that involves transfer of

which one of the following into the fallopian tube ?
(a) Zygote only
(b) Embryo only, upto S cell stage
(c) Either zygote or early embryo upto S cell stage
(d) Embryoof32 cell stage

MTP is practised mainly to—

(a) getrid ofunwanted female child legally.
(b) get rid of unwanted pregnancies due to failure of
contraception.
(c) both (a) and (b).

(d) decrease population size.

In amniocentesis, the fluid is taken from —

(a) foetal blood
(b) mother's blood
(c) body fluid of mother
(d) fluid surrounding foetus
Which of the following is not Wue about the birth control
pill ?
(a) The pill works by preventing ovmlation.
(b) The pill works by preventing implantation.
(c) The marian cycle is suspended by the birth control
pill.
(d) The birth control pill contains low doses of estrogen
and progesterone.

Which ofthe following birth control measures can be

considered as the safest?
(a) The rhythm method
(b) The use of physical barriers
(c) Temination ofunwanted pregnancy
(d) Sterilization techniques

Q: The exploitation of bioresources of a nation by multinational

companies without authorization from the concerned country is referred to
as:

1. Bioweapon

2. Biopiracy

3. Bioethics

4. Biowar

Q: Cry-I endotoxins obtained from Bacillus thuringiensis are effective

against

(1)mosquitoes (2) Nematodes (3) boll worms (4) Flies

Copper-T is a device that prevents
(a) implantation of blastocyst
(b) ovulation
(c) fertilization
(d) egg maturation

Cu ions released from copper - releasing Intra Uterine

(IUDs):
(a) make uterus unsuitable for implantation
(b) increase phagocytosis of sperms
(c) suppress sperm motility
(d) prevent ovulation

W'hich one of the following is the most widely accepted

method of contraception in India, as at present ?
(a) Cervical caps
(b) Tubectomy
(c) Diaphragms
(d) IUDs. (Intra uterine devices)

The test-tube Baby Programme employs which one of the

following techniques?
(a) Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
(b) Intra uterine insemination (IUI)
(c) Gamete intra fillopian transfer (GIET)
(d) Zygote intra fallopian transfer (ZIFT)

Oral contraceptive pills are composed of

(a) progestrogens only
(b) progestrogen and estrogen combination
(c) progestrogen-testosterone combination
(d) both (a) or (b)

Wllich of the following cannot be detected in a developing

foetus by amniocentesis?
(a) Sex of the foetus
(b) Down syndrome
(c) Jaundice
(d) Klinefelter syndrome

One ofthe legal methods ofbirth control is :

(a) by abstaining from coitus from day IO to 17 of the
menstrual cycle
(b) by having coitus at the time of day break
(c) bya premature ejaculation during coitus
(d) abortion bytaking an appropriate medicine

One of the following is not a method of contraception —

which one?
(a) Tubectomy
(b) Condoms
The chances ofa 5 year boy caltactinga STD are vaylittle
A person may contact syphilis by sharing milk with
one already suffering from the disease
Haemophilia is one ofthe STD

Genital herpes and sickle-cell anaemia are both STD

The stage transferred into the uterus after induced
fertilization ofova in the laboratory is:
(a) Zygote
(b) Embryo at 4 blastomere stage
(c) Embryo at 2 blastomere stage
(d) Morula

Reproductive health in society can be improved by —

(i) Introduction of sex education in schools.
(ii) Increased medical assistance.
(iii) Awareness about contraception and STDs.
(iv) Equal opportunities to male and female child.
(v) Ban on aminocentesis.
(vi) Encouraging myths and misconceptions.
(a) All ofthese
(b) (i), (ii), (iv) and (vi)
(c) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) and(v) (d) (ii) and (v)

What is tme for " Lactational amenorrhoea"?

(i) It means absence of menstnration.
(iO Ovulation does not occur during the lactational period.
(iii) Chances offailure ofcontraception are almost nil upto
six months following panurition.
(iv) Side effects are almost nil.
(v) Contraceptive efficiency reduces after the period of
intense lactation.

(vi) Itis natural method ofcontraception.

(vii) It increases phagocytosis of sperms
(a) (ii), (iii), (iv), (v) and (vi)
(b) All except (vii)
(c) (ii), (iii), (iv)and(v)
(d) All of these
IUDs-
Increase phagocytosis of sperms.
Release Cu ions that suppress sperm motility and
fertilising capacity of sperms.
Make the uterus unsuitable for implantation.
Make the cervix hostile to sperms.
Prevent semen fiomentering the fanale reproductive tract.
(i), (ii), (iii), (iv)and(v) (b) (i), (ii),
(i) and (ii)
(d) (ii), (iii) and (iv)