General Knowledge MCQs
Topic Notes: General Knowledge
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
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Which organization creates the 'International Classification of Diseases' (ICD)?
Answer:
WHO
The WHO publishes the ICD, the global standard for diagnostic health information.
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Who is credited with establishing the 'Germ Theory' of disease?
Answer:
Louis Pasteur
Pasteur proved that microorganisms cause disease, displacing the miasma theory and leading to pasteurization and vaccines.
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Which virus was responsible for the global pandemic declared in March 2020?
Answer:
SARS-CoV-2
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the virus that causes the disease COVID-19.
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What is the main purpose of a 'Double-blind' study in medical research?
Answer:
Neither the participants nor the experimenters know who is receiving a particular treatment
Double-blind studies prevent bias by ensuring that neither the patients nor the doctors know who is getting the real drug vs. a placebo.
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The discovery of Insulin in 1921 transformed the treatment of which disease?
Answer:
Diabetes
Frederick Banting and Charles Best discovered insulin, turning a diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes from a death sentence into a manageable condition.
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Which 1978 declaration identified Primary Health Care as the key to achieving 'Health for All'?
Answer:
Alma-Ata Declaration
The Alma-Ata Declaration was a major milestone in public health, identifying primary health care as the key to attaining the goal of Health for All.
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What is the primary goal of 'Universal Health Coverage' (UHC)?
Answer:
Ensuring all people obtain the health services they need without suffering financial hardship
UHC means that all individuals and communities receive the health services they need without suffering financial hardship.
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Which neglected tropical disease is targeted for eradication by the Carter Center and is caused by a parasitic worm?
Answer:
Guinea Worm Disease (Dracunculiasis)
The Carter Center leads the global campaign to eradicate Guinea worm disease, which is poised to become the second human disease to be eradicated.
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What medical breakthrough did Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen discover in 1895?
Answer:
X-rays
Röntgen discovered X-rays, allowing doctors to see inside the human body without surgery for the first time.
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Which term refers to the constant presence of a disease or infectious agent within a given geographic area?
Answer:
Endemic
Endemic refers to a disease that is regularly found among particular people or in a certain area (e.g., malaria in parts of Africa).