TG EAMCET (EAPCET) Zoology Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

51. What is parasitism?

• a) A relationship where both organisms benefit
• b) A relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another
• c) A relationship where both organisms are harmed
• d) A relationship where no one benefits

Answer: b) A relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another

52. Which of the following is an example of a protozoan parasite?

• a) Plasmodium vivax
• b) Ascaris lumbricoides
• c) Wuchereria bancrofti
• d) Both a and b

Answer: a) Plasmodium vivax

53. What is the primary pathogen responsible for malaria?

• a) Ascaris lumbricoides
• b) Entamoeba histolytica
• c) Plasmodium vivax
• d) Wuchereria bancrofti

Answer: c) Plasmodium vivax

54. Which of the following diseases is caused by a bacterium?

• a) Typhoid
• b) Malaria
• c) Pneumonia
• d) Common cold

Answer: a) Typhoid

55. What is the mode of transmission for Entamoeba histolytica?

• a) Airborne
• b) Contaminated food and water
• c) Blood transfusion
• d) Direct contact

Answer: b) Contaminated food and water

56. How is Ascaris lumbricoides transmitted to humans?

• a) Through mosquito bites
• b) Through consumption of contaminated food or water
• c) By direct skin contact
• d) Through animal bites

Answer: b) Through consumption of contaminated food or water

57. Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of pneumonia?

• a) Fever
• b) Cough with mucus
• c) Skin rashes
• d) Difficulty in breathing

Answer: c) Skin rashes

58. What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of malaria?

• a) Vaccination
• b) Regular hand washing
• c) Use of insect repellents and mosquito nets
• d) Avoiding cold temperatures

Answer: c) Use of insect repellents and mosquito nets

59. What is the primary effect of alcohol abuse on the human body?

• a) It boosts the immune system
• b) It increases the risk of liver damage
• c) It enhances brain function
• d) It improves cardiovascular health

Answer: b) It increases the risk of liver damage

60. Which of the following is NOT a recommended method of preventing Typhoid?

• a) Drinking clean and purified water
• b) Eating raw fruits and vegetables
• c) Practicing good hygiene
• d) Vaccination

Answer: b) Eating raw fruits and vegetables