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NTS MCQs

National Testing Service — Complete MCQ Bank

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NTS tests evaluate aptitude, analytical reasoning, quantitative ability, English and subject knowledge for admissions, scholarships and recruitment.

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171

Which common food item is fortified with iodine in many countries to prevent deficiency related disorders?

  • ATable salt
  • BSugar
  • CCooking oil
  • DFlour
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Correct Answer: Option A — Table salt
Explanation: Table salt is commonly fortified with iodine in many countries as a public health measure to prevent iodine deficiency disorders such as goiter and developmental issues in children.
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172

Which mineral deficiency is commonly associated with goiter due to impaired thyroid hormone production?

  • AIron deficiency
  • BIodine deficiency
  • CCalcium deficiency
  • DZinc deficiency
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Correct Answer: Option B — Iodine deficiency
Explanation: Iodine deficiency impairs thyroid hormone production leading to goiter an enlargement of the thyroid gland as the body attempts to compensate for insufficient hormone synthesis.
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173

Which essential mineral is critical for oxygen transport in the blood as a key component of hemoglobin?

  • ACalcium
  • BIron
  • CZinc
  • DMagnesium
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Correct Answer: Option B — Iron
Explanation: Iron is a critical component of hemoglobin the protein in red blood cells responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the body and its deficiency commonly causes anemia.
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174

Which essential mineral is critical for maintaining strong bones and teeth in the human body?

  • AIron
  • BCalcium
  • CPotassium
  • DZinc
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Correct Answer: Option B — Calcium
Explanation: Calcium is an essential mineral critical for maintaining strong bones and teeth as well as supporting muscle function nerve transmission and proper blood clotting in the body.
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175

Which common preventive health practice helps reduce the transmission of airborne respiratory infections?

  • AWearing masks
  • BEating more fruit
  • CDrinking more water
  • DSleeping longer
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Correct Answer: Option A — Wearing masks
Explanation: Wearing masks helps reduce the transmission of airborne respiratory infections by blocking respiratory droplets that carry viruses or bacteria from spreading between individuals.
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176

Which common food borne bacterial disease causes prolonged fever and is transmitted through contaminated food and water?

  • ACholera
  • BTyphoid
  • CMalaria
  • DDengue
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Correct Answer: Option B — Typhoid
Explanation: Typhoid fever is a bacterial disease caused by Salmonella typhi transmitted through contaminated food and water leading to prolonged fever abdominal pain and other systemic symptoms.
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177

Which parasitic disease transmitted by mosquitoes causes recurring fever and chills due to infection of red blood cells?

  • ADengue
  • BMalaria
  • CTyphoid
  • DCholera
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Correct Answer: Option B — Malaria
Explanation: Malaria is a parasitic disease transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes causing recurring fever chills and damage to red blood cells due to infection by Plasmodium parasites.
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178

Which mosquito borne disease is characterized by high fever joint pain and a distinctive skin rash?

  • AMalaria
  • BDengue fever
  • CTyphoid
  • DCholera
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Correct Answer: Option B — Dengue fever
Explanation: Dengue fever is a mosquito borne viral disease characterized by high fever severe joint and muscle pain and a distinctive skin rash transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes.
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179

Which blood condition results from a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin leading to fatigue and weakness?

  • AHypertension
  • BAnemia
  • CDiabetes
  • DLeukemia
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Correct Answer: Option B — Anemia
Explanation: Anemia results from a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin reducing the blood's oxygen carrying capacity and leading to symptoms such as fatigue weakness and pale skin.
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180

Which medical condition is characterized by persistently high blood pressure that can increase the risk of heart disease?

  • AHypertension
  • BDiabetes
  • CAsthma
  • DAnemia
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Correct Answer: Option A — Hypertension
Explanation: Hypertension is a medical condition characterized by persistently elevated blood pressure which over time increases the risk of heart disease stroke and kidney damage if untreated.
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