Aids
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Questions 8 MCQs
HIV that causes AIDS first starts destroying:
1. B-lymphocytes
2. leucocytes
3. thrombocytes
4. helper T-lymphocytes
Which one of the following statements is correct with respect to AIDS?
| 1. | HIV can be transmitted through eating food together with an infected person. |
| 2. | Drug addicts are the least susceptible to HIV infection. |
| 3. | AIDS patients are being fully cured cent per cent with proper care and nutrition. |
| 4. | The causative HIV retrovirus enters helper T-lymphocytes thus reducing their numbers. |
A certain patient, X, is suspected to be suffering from acquired immune deficiency syndrome. Which diagnostic technique will you recommend for its detection?
| 1. | MRI | 2. | Ultra Sound |
| 3. | WIDAL | 4. | ELISA |
At which stage of HIV infection does one usually shows symptoms of AIDS?
| 1. | When viral DNA is produced by reverse transcriptase. |
| 2. | When HIV replicates rapidly in helper T-lymphocytes and damages a large number of these. |
| 3. | Within 15 days of sexual contact with an infected person. |
| 4. | When the infecting retrovirus enters host cells. |
Which of the following is correct regarding AIDS causative agent HIV?
| 1. | HIV is an enveloped virus containing one molecule of single-stranded RNA and one molecule of reverse transcriptase |
| 2. | HIV is an enveloped virus that contains two identical molecules of single-stranded RNA and two molecules of reverse transcriptase |
| 3. | HIV is an unenveloped retrovirus |
| 4. | HIV does not escape but attacks the acquired immune response |
Venereal diseases can spread through:
| (a) | Using sterile needles |
| (b) | Transfusion of blood from an infected person |
| (c) | Infected mother to foetus |
| (d) | Kissing |
| (e) | Inheritance |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. (b) and (c) only
2. (a) and (c) only
3. (a), (b) and (c)
4. (b), (c) and (d)
The Adenosine deaminase deficiency results into:
| 1. | Digestive disorder | 2. | Addison's disease |
| 3. | Dysfunction of Immune system | 4. | Parkinson's disease |
| 1. | Eosinophils | 2. | TH cells |
| 3. | B-lymphocytes | 4. | Basophils |
Preparing Aids for NEET
Aids is a specific sub-topic that frequently appears in the NEET examination. Understanding the underlying principles and practicing targeted questions is key to mastering this concept.
The questions compiled above are previous year questions (PYQs) directly related to Aids. Practicing these specific questions helps you understand the difficulty level and the examiner's approach to this topic.
Topic Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aids a high-weightage topic?
You can refer to the priority and consistency badges at the top of this page. High priority topics should be thoroughly revised multiple times before the exam.
Should I memorize the solutions?
No, it is highly recommended to understand the core concept and methodology behind each solution rather than memorizing them, as exact questions are rarely repeated, but the concepts definitely are.