Which of the following is a non-communicable disease?
a) Influenza
b) Diabetes ✅
c) Tuberculosis
d) Measles Explanation: Diabetes is not caused by infection and cannot be transmitted.
Hypertension is also known as:
a) Low blood sugar
b) High blood pressure ✅
c) Low blood pressure
d) High cholesterol Explanation: Hypertension is elevated blood pressure levels.
Which disease is primarily caused by smoking?
a) Asthma
b) COPD ✅
c) Typhoid
d) HIV Explanation: Smoking is a major risk factor for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
Obesity increases the risk of:
a) Malaria
b) Diabetes ✅
c) Cholera
d) Tuberculosis Explanation: Excess weight contributes to insulin resistance.
Cancer is a group of diseases involving:
a) Bacterial infection
b) Viral mutation
c) Uncontrolled cell growth ✅
d) Autoimmunity Explanation: Cancer involves abnormal proliferation of cells.
Which of the following is NOT a non-communicable disease?
a) Asthma
b) Cancer
c) Hepatitis B ✅
d) Hypertension Explanation: Hepatitis B is a viral infectious disease.
Stroke is caused by problems in:
a) Liver
b) Brain ✅
c) Kidneys
d) Lungs Explanation: A stroke affects the brain’s blood supply.
A heart attack occurs due to:
a) Lung infection
b) Artery blockage ✅
c) Brain inflammation
d) Kidney stones Explanation: A heart attack happens when blood flow to the heart is blocked.
Which of the following is a risk factor for NCDs?
a) Poor sanitation
b) High-fat diet ✅
c) Mosquito bites
d) Viral infection Explanation: Diets rich in fat and sugar increase NCD risk.
Which gland is affected in diabetes?
a) Thyroid
b) Pituitary
c) Pancreas ✅
d) Adrenal Explanation: The pancreas produces insulin.
Which condition is related to the bones?
a) Arthritis ✅
b) Asthma
c) COPD
d) Glaucoma Explanation: Arthritis involves joint inflammation.
Asthma mainly affects the:
a) Brain
b) Lungs ✅
c) Liver
d) Kidneys Explanation: Asthma causes inflammation of airways.
Which vitamin deficiency causes rickets?
a) Vitamin A
b) Vitamin B12
c) Vitamin D ✅
d) Vitamin K Explanation: Vitamin D is crucial for bone development.
Which of the following is an autoimmune disease?
a) Lupus ✅
b) Influenza
c) Dengue
d) Diabetes Type 2 Explanation: Lupus causes the body to attack its own tissues.
Which of these is a form of cancer?
a) Epilepsy
b) Leukemia ✅
c) Scurvy
d) Anemia Explanation: Leukemia is cancer of the blood.
Osteoporosis is a disease that makes bones:
a) Stronger
b) Softer
c) Weaker ✅
d) Inflamed Explanation: Bones become brittle due to calcium loss.
Which type of diabetes is often lifestyle-related?
a) Type 1
b) Type 2 ✅
c) Gestational
d) Juvenile Explanation: Type 2 is often linked to obesity and diet.
Which NCD is related to the eye?
a) Glaucoma ✅
b) Bronchitis
c) Hepatitis
d) Asthma Explanation: Glaucoma affects the optic nerve.
Which of the following is a neurological disorder?
a) Epilepsy ✅
b) Diabetes
c) Cancer
d) Arthritis Explanation: Epilepsy is caused by abnormal brain activity.
Which of these is a symptom of a stroke?
a) Sneezing
b) Facial droop ✅
c) Rash
d) Vomiting Explanation: Sudden facial droop is a key stroke sign.
🟡 Moderate Level (21–40)
Which is a modifiable risk factor for NCDs?
a) Age
b) Family history
c) Smoking ✅
d) Gender Explanation: Smoking is a lifestyle choice that can be changed.
Anemia is caused by a deficiency of:
a) Iron ✅
b) Calcium
c) Vitamin A
d) Potassium Explanation: Iron is required to make hemoglobin.
Which hormone is lacking in diabetes?
a) Adrenaline
b) Insulin ✅
c) Thyroxine
d) Estrogen Explanation: Insulin controls blood glucose levels.
Which disease is associated with excess uric acid?
a) Diabetes
b) Gout ✅
c) Cancer
d) Asthma Explanation: Gout causes painful joint inflammation due to uric acid buildup.
Cervical cancer is mainly caused by:
a) Hepatitis B
b) HIV
c) HPV ✅
d) Herpes Explanation: Human papillomavirus is the main cause.
The term ‘metabolic syndrome’ includes all EXCEPT:
a) High blood pressure
b) High blood sugar
c) Tuberculosis ✅
d) Obesity Explanation: Tuberculosis is an infectious disease.
Which cancer is more common in men?
a) Breast cancer
b) Lung cancer ✅
c) Cervical cancer
d) Ovarian cancer Explanation: Lung cancer is highly prevalent in men.
Parkinson’s disease affects which system?
a) Digestive
b) Respiratory
c) Nervous ✅
d) Circulatory Explanation: Parkinson’s affects the brain and movement.
Which of these is not a symptom of asthma?
a) Wheezing
b) Shortness of breath
c) Rash ✅
d) Cough Explanation: Rashes are not related to asthma.
Which test is used to monitor blood sugar levels over time?
a) ECG
b) X-ray
c) HbA1c ✅
d) MRI Explanation: HbA1c shows 3-month average glucose levels.
Which NCD affects kidneys and requires dialysis?
a) Heart failure
b) Chronic kidney disease ✅
c) COPD
d) Stroke Explanation: CKD may lead to the need for dialysis.
An early symptom of Alzheimer’s disease is:
a) Fever
b) Headache
c) Memory loss ✅
d) Cough Explanation: Memory problems are common in Alzheimer’s.
BMI is used to measure:
a) Bone density
b) Muscle mass
c) Body fat based on weight and height ✅
d) Blood pressure Explanation: Body Mass Index indicates obesity.
What is the primary treatment for cancer?
a) Antibiotics
b) Insulin
c) Chemotherapy ✅
d) Oxygen therapy Explanation: Chemotherapy uses drugs to kill cancer cells.
Which disease may result from untreated hypertension?
a) Tuberculosis
b) Kidney damage ✅
c) Asthma
d) Pneumonia Explanation: High BP can damage kidney function.
Which vitamin is important for bone health?
a) Vitamin D ✅
b) Vitamin C
c) Vitamin B
d) Vitamin K Explanation: Vitamin D helps calcium absorption.
Which substance raises LDL (bad cholesterol)?
a) Fiber
b) Unsaturated fat
c) Trans fat ✅
d) Protein Explanation: Trans fats are harmful to heart health.
A common cause of liver cirrhosis is:
a) Alcohol abuse ✅
b) Asthma
c) Diabetes
d) Arthritis Explanation: Alcohol damages liver tissue.
Which gland controls metabolism?
a) Pituitary
b) Adrenal
c) Thyroid ✅
d) Pancreas Explanation: The thyroid releases thyroxine.
Macular degeneration affects:
a) Skin
b) Eyes ✅
c) Bones
d) Muscles Explanation: It is a leading cause of vision loss.
🔴 Hard Level (41–50)
Which cancer is strongly linked to asbestos exposure?
a) Breast cancer
b) Mesothelioma ✅
c) Lung cancer
d) Leukemia Explanation: Asbestos causes this rare cancer of the lung lining.
Which part of the brain is affected in Alzheimer’s disease?
a) Cerebellum
b) Hippocampus ✅
c) Medulla
d) Pons Explanation: The hippocampus manages memory.
Which of the following is an endocrine disorder?
a) Glaucoma
b) Diabetes ✅
c) Asthma
d) Arthritis Explanation: Diabetes involves hormone imbalance.
Which protein is found in high levels in prostate cancer?
a) PSA ✅
b) AFP
c) Hemoglobin
d) Albumin Explanation: Prostate-Specific Antigen is elevated in prostate cancer.
Atherosclerosis is a condition of:
a) Veins
b) Arteries ✅
c) Lungs
d) Skin Explanation: Arteries are narrowed due to plaque buildup.
Which NCD is detected with a colonoscopy?
a) Colon cancer ✅
b) Diabetes
c) Osteoporosis
d) Stroke Explanation: Colonoscopies find colorectal tumors.
A diet high in sodium can cause:
a) Low blood sugar
b) Hypotension
c) Hypertension ✅
d) Anemia Explanation: Sodium raises blood pressure.
What is the function of insulin?
a) Break down fats
b) Transport oxygen
c) Regulate blood sugar ✅
d) Stimulate appetite Explanation: Insulin helps cells absorb glucose.
Which NCD is a result of excessive cell division?
a) Asthma
b) Cancer ✅
c) Diabetes
d) Epilepsy Explanation: Cancer arises from uncontrolled cell growth.
An echocardiogram is used to examine:
a) Liver
b) Brain
c) Lungs
d) Heart ✅ Explanation: Echo shows images of the beating heart.