Railway Science (Biology-Deficiency and Diseases)

Total Questions: 50

31. Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding a disease and its causative organism? [RRB NTPC CBT - I (10/02/2021) Morning]

Correct Answer: (a) Cholera- Influenza
Solution:

Cholera- Influenza. Cholera is a highly contagious and potentially life -threatening bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.

32. The fungus Puccinia graminis causes: [RRB NTPC CBT - I (10/02/2021) Evening]

Correct Answer: (b) Black rust in wheat
Solution:

Puccinia graminis fungus produces spores that are spread by wind and rain. The spores can infect wheat plants at any stage of growth, most likely to infect young plants. Late blight of potato is caused by the fungus Phytophthora infestans. Red rot of sugarcane is caused by the fungus Colletotrichum falcatum. Ringworm in humans is caused by a group of fungi that belong to the genus Trichophyton.

33. Which of the following is a malaria parasite? [RRB NTPC CBT - I (10/02/2021) Evening]

Correct Answer: (a) Plasmodium
Solution:

E.coli (Escherichia coli) - A bacterium that is commonly found in the intestines of humans and other animals. It can cause food poisoning. Salmonella infection (salmonellosis) - A common bacterial disease that affects the intestinal tract.
The Mycobacterium - This genus includes pathogens known to cause serious diseases in mammals, including
tuberculosis (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) and leprosy (Mycobacterium leprae) in humans.

34. Which radioisotope is used for the treatment of metastatic bone cancer? [RRB NTPC CBT - I (15/02/2021) Morning]

Correct Answer: (c) Strontium-89
Solution:

Samarium -153 : It is used to help relieve bone pain that may occur with certain kinds of cancer. Carbon-14 (Radiocarbon dating) : Used by Archaeologists to estimate the age of certain objects. Iodine-131 : Used to treat some diseases of the thyroid gland.

35. Megaloblastic anaemia is caused by the deficiency of which vitamin? [RRB NTPC CBT - I (15/02/2021) Morning]

Correct Answer: (d) Vitamin - 𝐡₉
Solution:

Vitamin-B₉ : Low levels of folic acid can cause megaloblastic anemia. In this condition, the red blood cells become larger than normal.

36. Which pathogen causes β€˜bakane’ (foolish seedling) disease in rice seedlings? [RRB NTPC CBT - I (17/02/2021) Morning]

Correct Answer: (c) Gibberella fujikuroi
Solution:

Gibberella fujikuroi is a fungal plant pathogen. Drechslera gigantea is a fungal species that causes leaf blight in various crops, including maize (corn), wheat, barley, and other grasses.
The fungus Rhizoctonia oryzae-sativae is an important pathogen that causes the aggregate sheath spot disease on rice. Curvularia lunata is an important pathogen causing Curvularia leaf spot in maize.

37. For which disease/disorder is a tranquilizer normally administered? [RRB NTPC CBT - I (17/02/2021) Morning]

Correct Answer: (c) Anxiety
Solution:

Anxiety is a feeling of fear, dread and uneasiness. Different diseases Treatments : Cancer - Surgery, Chemotherapy, Bone marrow transplant, Hormone therapy; Diabetes - Insulin; Diarrhea - loperamide.

38. Which of the following diseases is caused by bacteria? [RRB NTPC CBT - I (05/03/2021) Morning]

Correct Answer: (a) Diphtheria
Solution:

Diphtheria is a disease caused by the bacteria Corynebacterium diphtheriae. It is an infectious disease that primarily affects the throat and upper respiratory tract. Most Deadly Bacterial Infections - Tuberculosis, Anthrax, Tetanus, Leptospirosis, Pneumonia, Cholera, Botulism, Pseudomonas Infection. Viral Disease - Chickenpox, Flu (influenza), Herpes, Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), Human papillomavirus (HPV), Infectious mononucleosis.

39. Which vitamin keeps our eyes and skin healthy? [RRB NTPC CBT - I (05/03/2021) Morning]

Correct Answer: (b) Vitamin A
Solution:

Vitamin A is also important for the immune system and reproduction. Vitamins B play important roles in cell metabolism and synthesis of red blood cells. Vitamin D is responsible for increasing intestinal absorption of calcium, magnesium, and phosphate, and many other biological effects. Vitamin E is a nutrient that is important for vision, reproduction and the health of the blood, brain and skin.

40. Which of the following is not the fungal disease of the plant? [RRB NTPC CBT - I (09/03/2021) Morning]

Correct Answer: (a) Citrus canker
Solution:

Citrus canker - A bacterial disease of the plant caused by Xanthomonas citri. Fungal disease - Damping off (caused by several soil-borne fungi and fungus-like organisms), Rust of wheat (caused by Puccinia). Red Rot of sugarcane (caused by the Glomerella tucumanensis).