General science : Mcqs for SSC CGL and CHSL, APPSC groups 2022

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General science practice MCQS with Answers for APPSC & SSC CGL and CHSL 2022

Coronavirus (COVID-19) and its Effects 

1. Which of the following diseases are related to coronavirus?
A. MERS
B. SARS
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
Ans. C
Explanation: Coronavirus may cause illness from the common cold to more other serious diseases like Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV).

2.  Mild Symptoms of Novel coronavirus are:
A. Fever
B. Cough
C. Shortness of breath
D. All the above
Ans. D
Explanation: People infected with novel coronavirus or 2019-nCoV reported mild symptoms namely fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Whereas other common symptoms may include a runny nose, headache, sore throat, a general feeling of unwellness, etc.

3. From where coronavirus got its name?
A. Due to their crown-like projections.
B. Due to their leaf-like projections.
C. Due to their surface structure of bricks.
D. None of the above
Ans. A
Explanation: Due to their crown-like projections on the surfaces corona viruses got their name. The virus resembles a crown when viewed under an electron microscope. "Corona” in Latin means "halo" or "crown".

4. What are the precautions that need to be taken to protect from the coronavirus?
A. Cover your nose and mouth when sneezing.
B. Add more garlic into your diet.
C. Visit your doctor for antibiotics treatment
D. Wash your hands after every hour.
Ans. A
Explanation: According to WHO, a person can take precautions by covering the nose and mouth while sneezing via tissue or an elbow. Then, immediately throw the tissue into a closed dustbin.

5. When should the COVID-19 vaccine be given to pregnant women?

A. The COVID-19 vaccine should not be given to pregnant women.
B. During pregnancy, the COVID-19 vaccination can be started anytime.
C. She should be vaccinated soon after the delivery
D. None of the above

Ans. B

Explanation: The COVID-19 vaccination schedule can be started anytime during pregnancy. And in case a woman has been infected during the current pregnancy, then she should be vaccinated soon after the delivery.

6. In India, when did the second phase of COVID-19 vaccination start?

A. December 2020
B. January 2021
C. February 2021
D. March 2021

Ans. D

Explanation: On 1 March, 2021, the second phase of vaccination started in India that allows all Indians above the age of 60 and Indians between the age of 45 and 59 with comorbidities to be vaccinated.

7. Consider the following statements.

1. When a virus does not change is called a mutation.
2. A virus with one or more new mutations is known as a “variant” of the original virus.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

A. Only 1

B. Only 2

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Ans. B

Explanation: When a virus replicates makes copies of itself sometimes changes a little bit which is normal for a virus. These changes are known as mutations and a virus with one or more new mutations is known as a "variant" of the original virus.

8.  Which of the following statement is/are correct about Favipiravir?
A. Favipiravir is an antiviral COVID-19 drug.
B. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals under the brand name FabiFlu has launched an antiviral drug Favipiravir.
C. It is India's first COVID-19 drug launched, priced at Rs 103 per tablet.
D. All the above are correct
Ans. D
Explanation: Favipiravir is an antiviral COVID-19 drug. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals under the brand name FabiFlu has launched an antiviral drug Favipiravir. It is India's first COVID-19 drug launched, priced at Rs 103 per tablet.

9. How many countries, areas, or territories are suffering from novel coronavirus outbreaks in the World?
A. More than 50
B. More than 100
C. More than 150
D. More than 200
Ans. D
Explanation: According to WHO, around 216 countries, areas, or territories are suffering from novel coronavirus or COVID-19 outbreak in the world till 11 June, 2020.

10.  Thailand announced that it has proceeded to test its novel coronavirus vaccine on which animal/bird?
A. Monkeys
B. Lizards
C. Hens
D. Kites
Ans. A

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