What is the primary site of hematopoiesis in adults?
A
Spleen
B
Lymph nodes
C
Liver
D
Bone marrow
Question 2Single Answer
Which type of blood cell is responsible for oxygen transport?
A
White blood cells
B
Red blood cells
C
Platelets
D
Plasma cells
Question 3Single Answer
What is the primary function of hemoglobin in red blood cells?
A
Oxygen transport
B
Clot formation
C
Immune response
D
Nutrient absorption
Question 4Single Answer
Which component of blood is primarily responsible for clotting?
A
Red blood cells
B
Platelets
C
White blood cells
D
Plasma proteins
Question 5Single Answer
What is the average lifespan of a red blood cell in circulation?
A
60 days
B
90 days
C
150 days
D
120 days
Question 6Single Answer
Which vitamin is essential for red blood cell production?
A
Vitamin B12
B
Vitamin C
C
Vitamin D
D
Vitamin K
Question 7Single Answer
What is the primary source of energy for red blood cells?
A
Ketones
B
Fatty acids
C
Amino acids
D
Glucose
Question 8Single Answer
Which blood cell type is most abundant in a healthy individual?
A
Neutrophils
B
Red blood cells
C
Lymphocytes
D
Platelets
Question 9Single Answer
What is the role of erythropoietin in hematopoiesis?
A
Stimulates red blood cell production
B
Promotes white blood cell differentiation
C
Stimulates platelet production
D
Inhibits blood clotting
Question 10Single Answer
Which organ produces erythropoietin?
A
Liver
B
Kidney
C
Spleen
D
Bone marrow
Question 11Single Answer
What is the main component of plasma?
A
Glucose
B
Red blood cells
C
Water
D
Platelets
Question 12Single Answer
Which type of white blood cell is primarily involved in allergic reactions?
A
Eosinophils
B
Neutrophils
C
Lymphocytes
D
Monocytes
Question 13Single Answer
What is the function of neutrophils in the blood?
A
Oxygen transport
B
Phagocytosis of bacteria
C
Antibody production
D
Blood clotting
Question 14Single Answer
Which protein in plasma is critical for maintaining osmotic pressure?
A
Fibrinogen
B
Albumin
C
Globulin
D
Hemoglobin
Question 15Single Answer
What is the normal range for red blood cell count in adult males?
A
2.5–3.5 million/µL
B
6.0–7.5 million/µL
C
4.5–5.9 million/µL
D
8.0–9.0 million/µL
Question 16Single Answer
Which blood cell type is biconcave and lacks a nucleus?
A
White blood cells
B
Platelets
C
Monocytes
D
Red blood cells
Question 17Single Answer
What is the primary role of lymphocytes in the blood?
A
Phagocytosis
B
Immune response
C
Oxygen transport
D
Clot formation
Question 18Single Answer
Which of the following is NOT a function of blood?
A
Temperature regulation
B
Oxygen transport
C
Nutrient transport
D
Hormone production
Question 19Single Answer
What is the primary site of blood cell destruction in the body?
A
Liver
B
Kidneys
C
Bone marrow
D
Spleen
Question 20Single Answer
Which ion is essential for hemoglobin synthesis?
A
Calcium
B
Iron
C
Sodium
D
Potassium
Question 21Single Answer
What is the normal percentage of hematocrit in adult females?
A
25–30%
B
65–75%
C
50–60%
D
36–46%
Question 22Single Answer
Which blood cell type is involved in antibody production?
A
Neutrophils
B
B-lymphocytes
C
Eosinophils
D
Monocytes
Question 23Single Answer
What is the primary function of basophils?
A
Release of histamine
B
Phagocytosis
C
Oxygen transport
D
Clot formation
Question 24Single Answer
Which anticoagulant is commonly used for hematology tests like CBC?
A
EDTA
B
Heparin
C
Sodium citrate
D
Sodium fluoride
Question 25Single Answer
What is the term for the process of blood cell formation?
A
Hemolysis
B
Phagocytosis
C
Coagulation
D
Hematopoiesis
Question 26Single Answer
Which blood cell type is most abundant among white blood cells?
A
Lymphocytes
B
Neutrophils
C
Eosinophils
D
Basophils
Question 27Single Answer
What is the role of megakaryocytes in blood?
A
Produce red blood cells
B
Produce platelets
C
Produce white blood cells
D
Transport oxygen
Question 28Single Answer
Which blood component is primarily responsible for immune defense?
A
Red blood cells
B
White blood cells
C
Platelets
D
Plasma
Question 29Single Answer
What is the normal range for platelet count in a healthy individual?
A
50,000–100,000/µL
B
1,000,000–1,500,000/µL
C
500,000–750,000/µL
D
150,000–450,000/µL
Question 30Single Answer
Which hormone regulates platelet production?
A
Erythropoietin
B
Colony-stimulating factor
C
Thrombopoietin
D
Interleukin
Question 31Single Answer
What is the primary function of plasma in blood?
A
Transport of nutrients and waste
B
Clot formation
C
Oxygen transport
D
Phagocytosis
Question 32Single Answer
Which blood cell type is involved in parasitic infections?
A
Eosinophils
B
Neutrophils
C
Lymphocytes
D
Monocytes
Question 33Single Answer
What is the normal range for white blood cell count in adults?
A
1,000–2,000/µL
B
20,000–25,000/µL
C
12,000–15,000/µL
D
4,000–11,000/µL
Question 34Single Answer
Which part of the hemoglobin molecule binds oxygen?
A
Globin
B
Iron
C
Heme
D
Porphyrin
Question 35Single Answer
What is the term for immature red blood cells?
A
Blast cells
B
Reticulocytes
C
Megakaryocytes
D
Myelocytes
Question 36Single Answer
Which stain is used to count reticulocytes?
A
Wright’s stain
B
New Methylene Blue
C
Giemsa stain
D
Hematoxylin
Question 37Single Answer
What is the primary function of monocytes?
A
Antibody production
B
Phagocytosis and antigen presentation
C
Oxygen transport
D
Clot formation
Question 38Single Answer
Which blood cell type is involved in adaptive immunity?
A
Lymphocytes
B
Neutrophils
C
Eosinophils
D
Basophils
Question 39Single Answer
What is the normal percentage of neutrophils in a differential white blood cell count?
A
10–20%
B
40–75%
C
80–90%
D
5–10%
Question 40Single Answer
Which blood component is measured in a hematocrit test?
A
Plasma volume
B
White blood cell count
C
Red blood cell volume
D
Platelet count
Question 41Single Answer
What is the primary role of fibrinogen in blood?
A
Oxygen transport
B
Nutrient transport
C
Immune defense
D
Clot formation
Question 42Single Answer
Which blood cell type lacks a nucleus in its mature form?
A
Lymphocytes
B
Neutrophils
C
Monocytes
D
Red blood cells
Question 43Single Answer
What is the term for the breakdown of red blood cells?
A
Hematopoiesis
B
Coagulation
C
Hemolysis
D
Phagocytosis
Question 44Single Answer
Which organ recycles iron from destroyed red blood cells?
A
Liver
B
Kidney
C
Spleen
D
Bone marrow
Question 45Single Answer
What is the normal range for hemoglobin in adult males?
A
8–10 g/dL
B
5–7 g/dL
C
18–22 g/dL
D
13–17 g/dL
Question 46Single Answer
Which blood cell type is critical for wound healing?
A
Red blood cells
B
Platelets
C
Neutrophils
D
Lymphocytes
Question 47Single Answer
What is the primary function of T-lymphocytes?
A
Cell-mediated immunity
B
Antibody production
C
Phagocytosis
D
Histamine release
Question 48Single Answer
Which component of blood is measured in a complete blood count (CBC)?
A
Plasma proteins only
B
Red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets
C
Glucose levels
D
Electrolytes
Question 49Single Answer
What is the primary site of lymphocyte maturation?
A
Thymus and lymph nodes
B
Bone marrow
C
Spleen
D
Liver
Question 50Single Answer
Which blood cell type is elevated in bacterial infections?
A
Eosinophils
B
Lymphocytes
C
Neutrophils
D
Basophils
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Question 51Single Answer
What is the primary cause of iron deficiency anemia?
A
Vitamin B12 deficiency
B
Bone marrow failure
C
Inadequate iron intake or absorption
D
Excessive hemolysis
Question 52Single Answer
Which laboratory finding is characteristic of iron deficiency anemia?
A
Increased serum ferritin
B
Increased total iron-binding capacity (TIBc)
C
Increased hemoglobin
D
Decreased mean corpuscular volume (MCV)
Question 53Single Answer
What is the term for red blood cells of varying sizes?
A
Anisocytosis
B
Poikilocytosis
C
Microcytosis
D
Macrocytosis
Question 54Single Answer
Which type of anemia is caused by a deficiency of vitamin B12 or folate?
A
Iron deficiency anemia
B
Megaloblastic anemia
C
Aplastic anemia
D
Hemolytic anemia
Question 55Single Answer
What is the characteristic red blood cell shape in sickle cell anemia?
A
Sickle-shaped
B
Spherocyte
C
Target cell
D
Elliptocyte
Question 56Single Answer
Which test is used to diagnose sickle cell anemia?
A
Hemoglobin electrophoresis
B
Reticulocyte count
C
Coombs test
D
Peripheral smear
Question 57Single Answer
What is the primary cause of aplastic anemia?
A
Hemolysis
B
Vitamin deficiency
C
Bone marrow failure
D
Iron deficiency
Question 58Single Answer
Which anemia is characterized by microcytic, hypochromic red blood cells?
A
Megaloblastic anemia
B
Aplastic anemia
C
Hemolytic anemia
D
Iron deficiency anemia
Question 59Single Answer
What is the term for red blood cells of varying shapes?
A
Anisocytosis
B
Microcytosis
C
Poikilocytosis
D
Macrocytosis
Question 60Single Answer
Which condition is associated with spherocytic red blood cells?
A
Sickle cell anemia
B
Megaloblastic anemia
C
Thalassemia
D
Hereditary spherocytosis
Question 61Single Answer
What is the primary cause of hemolytic anemia?
A
Increased red blood cell destruction
B
Decreased red blood cell production
C
Vitamin deficiency
D
Iron overload
Question 62Single Answer
Which test is elevated in hemolytic anemia?
A
Hemoglobin
B
Reticulocyte count
C
Hematocrit
D
Serum ferritin
Question 63Single Answer
What is the hallmark of thalassemia on a peripheral smear?
A
Sickle cells
B
Spherocytes
C
Target cells
D
Howell-Jolly bodies
Question 64Single Answer
Which type of anemia is caused by a genetic defect in hemoglobin synthesis?
A
Iron deficiency anemia
B
Megaloblastic anemia
C
Thalassemia
D
Aplastic anemia
Question 65Single Answer
What is the normal mean corpuscular volume (MCV) range?
A
60–70 fL
B
80–100 fL
C
110–120 fL
D
130–150 fL
Question 66Single Answer
Which anemia is associated with macrocytic red blood cells?
A
Iron deficiency anemia
B
Thalassemia
C
Megaloblastic anemia
D
Sickle cell anemia
Question 67Single Answer
What is the primary cause of pernicious anemia?
A
Iron deficiency
B
Folate deficiency
C
Vitamin B12 deficiency due to lack of intrinsic factor
D
Hemolysis
Question 68Single Answer
Which test is used to detect autoimmune hemolytic anemia?
A
Hemoglobin electrophoresis
B
Coombs test
C
Reticulocyte count
D
Serum ferritin
Question 69Single Answer
What is the characteristic finding in a peripheral smear for megaloblastic anemia?
A
Microcytic cells
B
Sickle cells
C
Hypersegmented neutrophils
D
Spherocytes
Question 70Single Answer
Which condition is associated with an elevated bilirubin level?
A
Iron deficiency anemia
B
Aplastic anemia
C
Hemolytic anemia
D
Megaloblastic anemia
Question 71Single Answer
What is the primary treatment for iron deficiency anemia?
A
Vitamin B12 injections
B
Folic acid supplements
C
Blood transfusion
D
Iron supplementation
Question 72Single Answer
Which anemia is associated with bone marrow suppression?
A
Hemolytic anemia
B
Thalassemia
C
Sickle cell anemia
D
Aplastic anemia
Question 73Single Answer
What is the term for small, pale red blood cells?
A
Macrocytosis
B
Poikilocytosis
C
Anisocytosis
D
Microcytosis
Question 74Single Answer
Which condition is caused by a mutation in the HBB gene?
A
Pernicious anemia
B
Aplastic anemia
C
Megaloblastic anemia
D
Sickle cell anemia
Question 75Single Answer
What is the primary cause of anemia of chronic disease?
A
Iron deficiency
B
Chronic inflammation
C
Vitamin B12 deficiency
D
Hemolysis
Question 76Single Answer
Which test is used to assess iron stores in the body?
A
Coombs test
B
Hemoglobin
C
Reticulocyte count
D
Serum ferritin
Question 77Single Answer
What is the characteristic red blood cell morphology in hereditary elliptocytosis?
A
Sickle cells
B
Target cells
C
Spherocytes
D
Elliptocytes
Question 78Single Answer
Which anemia is associated with a low reticulocyte count?
A
Hemolytic anemia
B
Thalassemia
C
Sickle cell anemia
D
Aplastic anemia
Question 79Single Answer
What is the primary cause of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6Pd) deficiency anemia?
A
Vitamin deficiency
B
Oxidative stress causing hemolysis
C
Bone marrow failure
D
Iron deficiency
Question 80Single Answer
Which finding is associated with thalassemia major?
A
Elevated hemoglobin
B
Normal reticulocyte count
C
Microcytic, hypochromic red blood cells
D
Decreased bilirubin
Question 81Single Answer
What is the term for red blood cells that are larger than normal?
A
Macrocytosis
B
Microcytosis
C
Anisocytosis
D
Poikilocytosis
Question 82Single Answer
Which condition is associated with Howell-Jolly bodies on a peripheral smear?
A
Sickle cell anemia
B
Asplenia
C
Iron deficiency anemia
D
Thalassemia
Question 83Single Answer
What is the primary cause of sideroblastic anemia?
A
Chronic inflammation
B
Vitamin B12 deficiency
C
Hemolysis
D
Defective heme synthesis
Question 84Single Answer
Which test is used to measure the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood?
A
Reticulocyte count
B
Hemoglobin test
C
Coombs test
D
Serum ferritin
Question 85Single Answer
What is the characteristic finding in a peripheral smear for sickle cell anemia?
A
Sickle cells
B
Target cells
C
Spherocytes
D
Hypersegmented neutrophils
Question 86Single Answer
Which anemia is associated with a positive direct Coombs test?
A
Thalassemia
B
Iron deficiency anemia
C
Autoimmune hemolytic anemia
D
Megaloblastic anemia
Question 87Single Answer
What is the primary treatment for pernicious anemia?
A
Iron supplementation
B
Folic acid supplements
C
Vitamin B12 injections
D
Blood transfusion
Question 88Single Answer
Which condition is associated with Heinz bodies on a peripheral smear?
A
Thalassemia
B
Sickle cell anemia
C
G6PD deficiency
D
Aplastic anemia
Question 89Single Answer
What is the primary cause of anemia in chronic kidney disease?
A
Decreased erythropoietin production
B
Iron deficiency
C
Vitamin B12 deficiency
D
Hemolysis
Question 90Single Answer
Which anemia is characterized by normocytic, normochromic red blood cells?
A
Iron deficiency anemia
B
Megaloblastic anemia
C
Thalassemia
D
Anemia of chronic disease
Question 91Single Answer
What is the term for red blood cells that are paler than normal?
A
Hyperchromic
B
Hypochromic
C
Normochromic
D
Poikilocytosis
Question 92Single Answer
Which condition is associated with an elevated lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level?
A
Hemolytic anemia
B
Iron deficiency anemia
C
Aplastic anemia
D
Megaloblastic anemia
Question 93Single Answer
What is the primary cause of beta-thalassemia?
A
Mutation in the beta-globin gene
B
Mutation in the alpha-globin gene
C
Vitamin B12 deficiency
D
Iron deficiency
Question 94Single Answer
Which anemia is associated with a low serum ferritin level?
A
Anemia of chronic disease
B
Iron deficiency anemia
C
Megaloblastic anemia
D
Hemolytic anemia
Question 95Single Answer
What is the characteristic finding in a peripheral smear for hereditary spherocytosis?
A
Sickle cells
B
Spherocytes
C
Target cells
D
Howell-Jolly bodies
Question 96Single Answer
Which condition is associated with a high reticulocyte count?
A
Aplastic anemia
B
Hemolytic anemia
C
Iron deficiency anemia
D
Megaloblastic anemia
Question 97Single Answer
What is the primary cause of folate deficiency anemia?
A
Lack of intrinsic factor
B
Inadequate dietary folate
C
Iron deficiency
D
Hemolysis
Question 98Single Answer
Which test is used to confirm megaloblastic anemia?
A
Vitamin B12 and folate levels
B
Serum ferritin
C
Coombs test
D
Hemoglobin electrophoresis
Question 99Single Answer
What is the term for red blood cells with a central bullseye appearance?
A
Sickle cells
B
Spherocytes
C
Target cells
D
Elliptocytes
Question 100Single Answer
Which condition is associated with a decreased haptoglobin level?
A
Aplastic anemia
B
Iron deficiency anemia
C
Hemolytic anemia
D
Megaloblastic anemia
Question 101Single Answer
What is the most common type of leukemia in children?
A
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
B
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)
C
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
D
Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)
Question 102Single Answer
Which white blood cell type is primarily elevated in acute lymphoblastic leukemia?
A
Neutrophils
B
Monocytes
C
Lymphoblasts
D
Eosinophils
Question 103Single Answer
What is the hallmark of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)?
A
Sickle cells
B
Hypersegmented neutrophils
C
Howell-Jolly bodies
D
Philadelphia chromosome
Question 104Single Answer
Which test is used to diagnose chronic myeloid leukemia?
A
Coombs test
B
Bone marrow biopsy
C
Reticulocyte count
D
Serum ferritin
Question 105Single Answer
What is the term for an abnormally high white blood cell count?
A
Leukocytosis
B
Leukopenia
C
Thrombocytopenia
D
Pancytopenia
Question 106Single Answer
Which condition is associated with a low white blood cell count?
A
Leukocytosis
B
Leukopenia
C
Thrombocytosis
D
Erythrocytosis
Question 107Single Answer
What is the primary cause of acute myeloid leukemia (AML)?
A
Viral infection
B
Iron overload
C
Vitamin deficiency
D
Genetic mutations in myeloid cells
Question 108Single Answer
Which white blood cell type is elevated in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)?
A
Neutrophils
B
Eosinophils
C
Monocytes
D
Lymphocytes
Question 109Single Answer
What is the characteristic finding in a peripheral smear for leukemia?
A
Target cells
B
Hypersegmented neutrophils
C
Sickle cells
D
Blast cells
Question 110Single Answer
Which condition is associated with Auer rods on a peripheral smear?
A
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia
B
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
C
Acute myeloid leukemia
D
Chronic myeloid leukemia
Question 111Single Answer
What is the primary treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia?
A
Iron supplementation
B
Vitamin B12 injections
C
Tyrosine kinase inhibitors
D
Blood transfusion
Question 112Single Answer
Which white blood cell disorder is associated with allergic reactions?
A
Neutropenia
B
Lymphocytosis
C
Eosinophilia
D
Monocytosis
Question 113Single Answer
What is the term for a decrease in all blood cell types?
A
Pancytopenia
B
Thrombocytopenia
C
Leukopenia
D
Erythrocytosis
Question 114Single Answer
Which condition is associated with an elevated white blood cell count in bacterial infections?
A
Eosinophilia
B
Lymphocytosis
C
Neutrophilia
D
Basophilia
Question 115Single Answer
What is the primary cause of leukopenia?
A
Bone marrow suppression
B
Bacterial infection
C
Allergic reaction
D
Iron deficiency
Question 116Single Answer
Which test is used to evaluate white blood cell disorders?
A
Serum ferritin
B
Complete blood count (CBc)
C
Coombs test
D
Hemoglobin electrophoresis
Question 117Single Answer
What is the characteristic finding in a bone marrow biopsy for leukemia?
A
Decreased reticulocytes
B
Increased blast cells
C
Normal megakaryocytes
D
Increased iron stores
Question 118Single Answer
Which leukemia is most common in older adults?
A
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia
B
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
C
Acute myeloid leukemia
D
Chronic myeloid leukemia
Question 119Single Answer
What is the term for an abnormal increase in lymphocytes?
A
Neutrophilia
B
Monocytosis
C
Eosinophilia
D
Lymphocytosis
Question 120Single Answer
Which condition is associated with a left shift in the white blood cell differential?
A
Bacterial infection
B
Viral infection
C
Allergic reaction
D
Parasitic infection
Question 121Single Answer
What is the primary cause of hairy cell leukemia?
A
Viral infection
B
Genetic mutation in B-cells
C
Iron deficiency
D
Vitamin B12 deficiency
Question 122Single Answer
Which white blood cell type is elevated in parasitic infections?
A
Eosinophils
B
Neutrophils
C
Lymphocytes
D
Basophils
Question 123Single Answer
What is the characteristic finding in a peripheral smear for chronic lymphocytic leukemia?
A
Sickle cells
B
Auer rods
C
Smudge cells
D
Target cells
Question 124Single Answer
Which test is used to confirm the Philadelphia chromosome in CML?
A
Reticulocyte count
B
Coombs test
C
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
D
Serum ferritin
Question 125Single Answer
What is the primary cause of neutropenia?
A
Increased white blood cell production
B
Vitamin B12 deficiency
C
Iron deficiency
D
Decreased neutrophil production or increased destruction
Question 126Single Answer
Which condition is associated with an elevated white blood cell count in viral infections?
A
Neutrophilia
B
Lymphocytosis
C
Eosinophilia
D
Basophilia
Question 127Single Answer
What is the primary treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia?
A
Iron supplementation
B
Blood transfusion
C
Vitamin B12 injections
D
Chemotherapy
Question 128Single Answer
Which white blood cell type is involved in chronic inflammation?
A
Monocytes
B
Neutrophils
C
Eosinophils
D
Basophils
Question 129Single Answer
What is the term for an abnormal increase in monocytes?
A
Neutrophilia
B
Monocytosis
C
Lymphocytosis
D
Eosinophilia
Question 130Single Answer
Which condition is associated with a high white blood cell count and splenomegaly?
A
Iron deficiency anemia
B
Chronic myeloid leukemia
C
Aplastic anemia
D
Megaloblastic anemia
Question 131Single Answer
What is the characteristic finding in a peripheral smear for hairy cell leukemia?
A
Sickle cells
B
Auer rods
C
Hairy cells
D
Target cells
Question 132Single Answer
Which test is used to evaluate bone marrow function in leukemia?
A
Peripheral smear
B
Coombs test
C
Bone marrow biopsy
D
Hemoglobin electrophoresis
Question 133Single Answer
What is the primary cause of lymphocytosis?
A
Viral infection
B
Bacterial infection
C
Iron deficiency
D
Vitamin B12 deficiency
Question 134Single Answer
Which leukemia is associated with the BCR-ABL fusion gene?
A
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia
B
Acute myeloid leukemia
C
Chronic myeloid leukemia
D
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Question 135Single Answer
What is the term for an abnormal decrease in neutrophils?
A
Neutropenia
B
Lymphocytosis
C
Eosinophilia
D
Monocytosis
Question 136Single Answer
Which condition is associated with an elevated white blood cell count in allergic reactions?
A
Eosinophilia
B
Neutrophilia
C
Lymphocytosis
D
Monocytosis
Question 137Single Answer
What is the primary treatment for hairy cell leukemia?
A
Iron supplementation
B
Blood transfusion
C
Vitamin B12 injections
D
Chemotherapy
Question 138Single Answer
Which white blood cell type is involved in acute inflammation?
A
Eosinophils
B
Lymphocytes
C
Neutrophils
D
Basophils
Question 139Single Answer
What is the characteristic finding in a peripheral smear for acute myeloid leukemia?
A
Smudge cells
B
Sickle cells
C
Auer rods
D
Target cells
Question 140Single Answer
Which condition is associated with a low white blood cell count and infections?
A
Leukocytosis
B
Erythrocytosis
C
Thrombocytosis
D
Neutropenia
General Knowledge
Question 141Single Answer
Yojna a weekly journal
A
Ministry of Finance
B
Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
C
Ministry of Rural Development
D
Planning Commission
Question 142Single Answer
Kurukshetra a journal on rural development is published by
A
Ministry of Finance
B
Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
C
Ministry of Rural Development
D
Planning Commission
Question 143Single Answer
Devaluation of a currency means
A
Fixing the value of the currency in conjuction with the movement in the value of a basket of predetermined currencies
B
Reduction in the value of a currency vis-à-vis major internationally traded currencies
C
Fixing the value of currency in multilateral consultaion with the IMF the World Bank and major trading partners
D
Permitting the currency to seek its worth in the international market
Question 144Single Answer
In India rural incomes are generally lower than the urban incomes, which of the following reasons account for this
1. a large number of farmers are illiterate and know little about scientific agriculture
2. prices of primary products are lower than those of manufactured products
3. Investments in agriculture has been low when compared to investment in industry
A
1 and 3
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 2
D
1,2 and 3
Question 145Single Answer
Which of the following programmes aims at the promotion of savings among rural women
A
Rashtriya Mahila Kosh
B
Indira Mahila Yojna
C
Jawahar Rozgar Yojna
D
Mahila Samridhi Yojna
Question 146Single Answer
What was the growth rate of H.P. in economic sector in Fiscal Year 2012-13 ?
A
5.7%
B
5.9%
C
6.1%
D
6.0%
Question 147Single Answer
What was the annual growth rate in primary sector in H.P. in the year 2013-14 ?
A
9.6%
B
12.5%
C
14.9%
D
15.3%
Question 148Single Answer
As per Economic Survey of 2012-13, what was the contribution of ag culture sector in the revenue of H.P. ?
A
8.32
B
10.87%
C
12.25
D
14.42%
Question 149Single Answer
As per Economic Survey of the year 2015-16, what percentage downfall was recorded in primary sector in H.P. in comparison with 2014-15 ?
A
-1.3%
B
-1.7%
C
-1.9%
D
-2.3%
Question 150Single Answer
What was the estimated growth rate of H.P. in the year 2013-14 ?
A
3.5%
B
5.9%
C
6.2%
D
6.6%
Question 151Single Answer
What was per capita income (at current prices) of H.P. during 2012-13 ?
A
Rs. 75185
B
Rs. 78210
C
Rs. 80370
D
Rs. 83899
Question 152Single Answer
What was the economic growth rate of H.P. in the year 2013-14 ?
A
5.5%
B
5.9%
C
6.7%
D
6.2%
Question 153Single Answer
First State, 'nance Commission of H.P. was set up in
A
1993
B
1994
C
1995
D
1996
Question 154Single Answer
During the year 2012-13, in which sector of economy in H.P. highest growth was recorded in domestic product ?
A
Primary Sector
B
Scoial Service Sector
C
Transport and Trade
D
Finance & Real Estate
Question 155Single Answer
What was per capita income of H.P. in the year 2013-14 ?
A
Rs. 55,472
B
Rs. 75,380
C
Rs. 85,792
D
Rs. 95,582
Question 156Single Answer
"Who said, 'India was a parrot unto itself'?
A
Malik Muhammad Joyce
B
Raskhan
C
Rich Khusrow
D
Rich Hasan
Question 157Single Answer
Which is the national game of Bhutan ?
A
badminton
B
basketball
C
football
D
archery
Question 158Single Answer
When was the Constituent Assembly of India formed?
A
1946
B
1947
C
1948
D
1950
Question 159Single Answer
Who is known as the "Missile Man of India"?
A
Dr. Homi J. Bhabha
B
Dr. Vikram Sarabhai
C
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
D
Dr. Satish Dhawan
Question 160Single Answer
Which organization is responsible for India's space exploration programs?
A
BARC
B
ISRO
C
DRDO
D
HAL
Current Affairs
Question 161Single Answer
On what date did India celebrate the 9th anniversary of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) implementation?
A
July 1, 2026
B
June 30, 2026
C
July 2, 2026
D
June 29, 2026
Question 162Single Answer
Which global event is India participating in with Sweden as a partner?
A
Venus Orbiter Mission 'Shukrayaan'
B
Chandrayaan-4
C
Gaganyaan crewed mission
D
Mars Orbiter Mission-2
Question 163Single Answer
Who became India's 97th Chess Grandmaster in late June 2026?
A
Gukesh D
B
Praggnanandhaa R
C
Harshavardhan G.B.
D
Arjun Erigaisi
Question 164Single Answer
What major merger was approved by the boards of PFC and REC Limited on June 30, 2026?
A
Merger with SBI
B
Merger into a single power financing entity
C
Merger with NTPC
D
Merger with IREDA
Question 165Single Answer
Which initiative was launched at the Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Sammelan 2026 for rural women SHGs?
A
Lakhpati Didi App
B
Digital India Rural Scheme
C
PM Kisan Drone Yojana
D
SARAS Shakti Collection and Coffee Table Book
Question 166Single Answer
What significant political change occurred in South Korea on July 1, 2026?
A
New Prime Minister Han Seong-sook took office
B
Presidential elections were held
C
Parliament was dissolved
D
King was crowned
Question 167Single Answer
What was the rainfall deficit in India for June 2026, described as the driest in over a century?
A
20% below average
B
39.8% below average
C
15% above average
D
Normal rainfall
Question 168Single Answer
Where was the GCC Conclave on Innovation 2026 held?
A
Bengaluru
B
New Delhi
C
Mumbai
D
Hyderabad
Question 169Single Answer
Which health initiative's operational guidelines were unveiled by the Union Health Ministry around July 1, 2026?
A
Universal Health Coverage
B
Ayushman Bharat expansion only
C
TB-free India 2030
D
National Ambulance Services 2026
Question 170Single Answer
What reform was implemented in GST 2.0 (effective from September 2025)?
A
Removal of all cesses
B
Single 12% slab
C
Primarily two tax slabs of 5% and 18%
D
Only state-level taxation
Everyday Science
Question 171Single Answer
In ruby laser, the stimulated emission is due to transition from
A
metastable state to any lower state
B
any higher state of lower state
C
metastable state to ground state
D
any higher state to ground state
Question 172Single Answer
A direct current I flows along the length of an infinitely long straight thin walled pipe, then the magnetic field is
A
uniform throughout the pipe not zero
B
zero only along the axis of the pipe
C
zero at any point inside the pipe
D
maximum at the centre and minimum at the edge
Question 173Single Answer
10-6 M NaOH is diluted 100 times. The pH of the diluted base is
A
between 7 and 8
B
between 5 and 6
C
between 6 and 7
D
between 10 and 11
Question 174Single Answer
The respiratory quotient during cellular respiration would depend on
A
the nature of enzymes involved
B
the nature of the substrate
C
the amount of carbon dioxide released
D
the amount of oxygen utilised
Question 175Single Answer
Which of the following is not a green - house gas ?
A
Water vapour
B
Carbon monoxide
C
Methane
D
Oxygen
Logic
Question 176Single Answer
How many such pairs of letters are there in the word ‘CLEANLINESS’ each of the which has as many letters between them in the word as they have in the English alphabet, in the same sequence?
A
Two
B
Three
C
Five
D
Four
E
None of these
Question 177Single Answer
Team A has scored more goals than Team B
Team C has scored fewer goals than Team B
Team A has scored fewer goals than Team C .
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
A
True
B
False
C
Uncertain
D
None
Question 178Single Answer
If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the second, the third, the sixth and the eight letters of the word FRAGMENT using each only once, which of the following will be the third letter of that word ? If no such word can be formed, give ‘X’ as the answer and if more than one such word can be formed, give ‘Y’ as the answer.
A
A
B
E
C
T
D
X
E
Y
Question 179Single Answer
How many such letters are there in the word ORIENTAL each of which is as far away from the beginning of the word as when they are arranged alphabetically?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
Question 180Single Answer
How many such pairs of letters in the word CREDIT each of which has as many letters between them in the word as in the English alphabet?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
Question 181Single Answer
Passage :
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z .
Which letter in this alphabet is the eighth letter to the right of the letter and which is tenth letter to the left of the last but one letter of the alphabet ?
A
X
B
W
C
I
D
H
Question 182Single Answer
Passage :
Direction : The following question is based on the five words given below:
AND FOR THE BIG SUM (The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily the meaningful English words.)
If the third alphabet of each of the words is changed to the next alphabet in the English alphabetical series, which of the following will form a meaningful English word?
A
SUM
B
BIG
C
Both BIG and THE
D
FOR
E
Both FOR and BIG
Question 183Single Answer
Passage :
Direction : The following question is based on the five words given below:
AND FOR THE BIG SUM (The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily the meaningful English words.)
If the given words are arranged in the order as they would appear in a dictionary from left to right, which of the following will be second from the right ?
A
AND
B
FOR
C
THE
D
BIG
E
SUM
Question 184Single Answer
Passage :
Direction: The following question is based on the five words given below:
AND FOR THE BIG SUM (The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily the meaningful English words.)
If second alphabet in each of the words is changed to next alphabet in the English alphabetical order, how many words having two vowels (same or different vowels) will be formed ?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
Four
Question 185Single Answer
Passage :
Direction : The following question is based on the five words given below:
AND FOR THE BIG SUM (The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily the meaningful English words.)
How many letters are there in the English alphabetical series between the second letter of the word which is second from the right and the second letter of the word which is second from the left of the given words?
A
Two
B
Five
C
Six
D
Nine
E
Three
Social Science
Question 186Single Answer
Choose the industrial cities that grew rapidly in Britain in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries:
A
Leeds and Manchester
B
Bristol and Manchester
C
Carlisle and Leeds
D
Chester and Leeds
Question 187Single Answer
Which were the three Presidency cities of Colonial India in late eighteenth century?
A
Calcutta, Bombay and Madras
B
Calcutta, Bombay and Surat
C
Bombay, Madras and Delhi
D
None of these
Question 188Single Answer
What is Urbanization?
A
Migration of population from rural to urban area
B
Migration of people from urban to rural
C
Migration of people from one country to another
D
Migration of population from one state to another one
Question 189Single Answer
What is de urbanization in the colonial context?
A
The process by which many old towns, trading centers and ports emerged due to emergence of new cities.
B
The process by which many old towns, trading centers and ports declined due to emergence of new cities.
C
a and b both
D
None of these
Question 190Single Answer
Which of the following Indian cities which were de-urbanized during the nineteenth century?
i. Machlipatnam
ii. Surat
iii. Seringapatam
iv. Bombay
A
i and ii
B
i, iv and ii
C
i, ii and iii
D
i, ii, iii and iv
General English & General Hindi
Question 191Single Answer
'ऋ' अर् में बदलता है -
A
गुण संधि के अनुसार
B
यण संधि के अनुसार
C
वृद्धि संधि के अनुसार
D
अयादि संधि के अनुसार
Question 192Single Answer
निम्न में कौनसा नासिक्य व्यंजन है -
A
त्
B
न्
C
द्
D
भ्
Question 193Single Answer
निम्न में से उत्क्षिप्त व्यंजन है -
A
ल
B
ष
C
ड़
D
न
Question 194Single Answer
निम्न में से अल्प प्राण नहीं है -
A
ख
B
ग
C
च
D
द
Question 195Single Answer
तालव्य व्यंजन है-
A
ट ड द ढ
B
च छ ज झ
C
त थ द ध
D
प फ ब भ
Question 196Single Answer
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
A
He was in the temper
B
and refused
C
discuss the matter again
D
No error
Question 197Single Answer
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
A
A flower makes no garland
B
so we must do a thing together
C
in a unit for a good result
D
No error
Question 198Single Answer
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
A
My friend is a software engineer
B
and his wife is doctor
C
so they don’t have enough time for each other
D
No error
Question 199Single Answer
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
A
I don’t have much time that
B
I hear you in detail with verbosity
C
tell everything in nutshell
D
No error
Question 200Single Answer
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.