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Chapter 21: Health and Diseases — Online MCQ Test

Q: Which of the following is classified as a non-communicable disease?

Answer: B. Diabetes — Diabetes is a metabolic disorder and a non-communicable disease, while the others are caused by infectious pathogens.

Q: What is the primary cause of Type 1 Diabetes?

Answer: C. Autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells — Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the body's immune system destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.

Q: Which mineral deficiency is often associated with the risk of cardiovascular diseases?

Answer: C. Potassium — Potassium helps regulate blood pressure, and its deficiency can contribute to hypertension and heart-related complications.

Q: If a person has a BMI of 32, they are categorized as:

Answer: D. Obese — A BMI of 30 or above is categorized as obese according to standard health guidelines.

SCIENCE · CLASS 10th · Tamil Nadu State Board

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Frequently asked questions from Tamil Nadu State Board CLASS 10th SCIENCE — Chapter 21: Health and Diseases, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

Which of the following is classified as a non-communicable disease?

A. Tuberculosis
B. Diabetes ✓
C. Cholera
D. Influenza

Answer: B. Diabetes
Diabetes is a metabolic disorder and a non-communicable disease, while the others are caused by infectious pathogens.

What is the primary cause of Type 1 Diabetes?

A. Excessive sugar intake
B. Lack of physical activity
C. Autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells ✓
D. Obesity

Answer: C. Autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the body's immune system destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.

Which mineral deficiency is often associated with the risk of cardiovascular diseases?

A. Iron
B. Calcium
C. Potassium ✓
D. Iodine

Answer: C. Potassium
Potassium helps regulate blood pressure, and its deficiency can contribute to hypertension and heart-related complications.

If a person has a BMI of 32, they are categorized as:

A. Underweight
B. Normal weight
C. Overweight
D. Obese ✓

Answer: D. Obese
A BMI of 30 or above is categorized as obese according to standard health guidelines.

Which of the following best describes the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?

A. Type 1 is caused by diet; Type 2 is genetic
B. Type 1 involves absolute insulin deficiency; Type 2 involves insulin resistance ✓
C. Type 1 affects older people; Type 2 affects children
D. Type 1 is reversible; Type 2 is not

Answer: B. Type 1 involves absolute insulin deficiency; Type 2 involves insulin resistance
Type 1 is characterized by the inability to produce insulin, while Type 2 is characterized by the body's failure to use insulin effectively.