UPSC CSE Prelims
Human Health & Disease Previous Year Questions (PYQs)
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Consider the following pairs :
| Vitamin | Deficiency disease |
|---|---|
| 1. Vitamin C | Scurvy |
| 2. Vitamin D | Rickets |
| 3. Vitamin E | Night blindness |
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Detailed Explanation:
✅ Pair 1 – Correct: Vitamin C deficiency causes Scurvy, characterized by bleeding gums, weakness, and poor wound healing.
✅ Pair 2 – Correct: Vitamin D deficiency causes Rickets in children, leading to soft and weak bones.
❌ Pair 3 – Incorrect: Vitamin E deficiency causes neurological problems and muscle weakness, not Night blindness. Night blindness is caused by Vitamin A deficiency.
Which of the following diseases can be transmitted from one person to another through tattooing?
- Chikungunya
- Hepatitis B
- HIV-AIDS
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Detailed Explanation:
❌ Statement 1 – Incorrect: Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne viral disease transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, not through blood contact or tattooing.
✅ Statement 2 – Correct: Hepatitis B is a bloodborne viral infection that can be transmitted through contaminated tattooing needles and equipment.
✅ Statement 3 – Correct: HIV-AIDS spreads through contact with infected blood, making transmission possible via unsterilized tattooing equipment.
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