BMS college of Engineering, Bengaluru -19

(Autonomous institute, Affiliated to VTU)

Scientific Foundations of Health (21BT1AESFH)
Sample questions

1. Protein in diet function for

a. Energy storage and hormone
b. Tissue growth and maintenance
c. Good bowel function
d. Metabolism regulation

2. Eating disorder is a mental disorder defined by

a. normal eating behaviors that negatively affect a person’s physical and mental health
b. abnormal eating behaviors that negatively affect a person’s physical and mental health
c. abnormal eating behaviours that positively affect a person’s physical and mental health
d. all of these

3. People with this eating disorder generally view themselves as overweight, even if they’re
dangerously underweight. This disorder is
a. Binge eating disorder
b. Bulmia nervosa
c. Anorexia nervosa
d. Pica

4. Individuals with attempt to purge to compensate for the calories consumed and
relieve gut discomfort.
a. Binge eating disorder
b. Bulmia nervosa
c. Anorexia nervosa
d. Pica

5. People with do not restrict calories or use purging behaviors, such as vomiting
or excessive exercise
a. Binge eating disorder
b. Bulmia nervosa
c. Anorexia nervosa
d. Pica

6. Individuals with crave non-food substances, such as ice, dirt, soil, chalk, soap,
paper, hair, cloth, etc.
a. Binge eating disorder
b. Bulmia nervosa
c. Anorexia nervosa
d. Pica
 7. is a condition in which a person regurgitates food they have previously chewed
and swallowed, re-chews it, and then either re-swallows it or spits it out.
a. Binge eating disorder
b. Bulmia nervosa
c. Anorexia nervosa
d. Rumination disorder

8. prevents the person from eating sufficient calories or nutrients

a. Bulmia nervosa
b. Anorexia nervosa
c. Avoidance or restriction of food intake disorder
d. Rumination disorder
9. Cardiovascular endurance is
a. Body's ability to efficiently and effectively intake oxygen and deliver it to body's tissues.
b. Body's ability to efficiently and effectively be flexible.
c. Body's ability to efficiently and effectively lift weights.
d. All of these
10. Muscular endurance is particular muscle group's
a. refers to the amount of force a specific muscle group can produce in one, all-out effort
b. refers to the amount of force a specific muscle group can produce at different times.
c. ability to continuously contract against a given resistance
d. None of these
11. Muscular strength
a. refers to the amount of force a specific muscle group can produce at different times.
b. refers to the amount of force a specific muscle group can produce in one, all-out effort
c. refers to the amount of force a specific muscle group can produce at different times.
d. None of these
12. Range of motion one can have around a given joint without pain is
a. Muscular strength
b. Muscular endurance
c. Flexibility
d. Cardiovascular endurance
13. Hydrostatic underwater weighing is done to measure
a. Muscular strength
b. Muscular endurance
c. Cardiovascular endurance
d. Body composition
14. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry scans are done to measure
a. Muscular strength
b. Body composition
c. Muscular endurance
d. Cardiovascular endurance
15. Metabolism regulation, aiding cell growth, other biochemical functions are the functions of
a. Carbohydrates
b. Vitamins & minerals
c. Proteins
d. Fat
16. Regulation of blood sugar levels, bowel function and bowel health are the functions of
a. Carbohydrates
b. Vitamins & minerals
c. Proteins
d. Fibre
17. WHO recommends eating at least of fruit and vegetables per day
a. 200g
b. 300g
c. 400g
d. 500g
18. Which one of this is true with fat intake?
a. Replacing both saturated fats and trans-fats with unsaturated fats
b. Replacing both unsaturated fats and trans-fats with saturated fats
c. Replacing both unsaturated fats and saturated fats with trans-fats
d. None of these
19. Baked and fried foods, and industrially produced pre-packaged snacks and foods contain
a. trans-fats
b. saturated fats
c. poly unsaturated fats
d. unsaturated fats
20. High sodium intake and insufficient potassium intake
a. contribute to low blood pressure, which in turn increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.
b. contribute to high blood pressure, which in turn decreases the risk of heart disease and stroke.
c. contribute to high blood pressure, which in turn increases the risk of heart disease and stroke
d. All of these
21. Recommended level of salt is less than per day
a. 1g
b. 5g
c. 3g
d. 4g.
22. Potassium can mitigate the effects of elevated sodium consumption on blood pressure
a. Positive
b. Negative
c. Both positive and negative
d. Neither positive nor negative
23. In both adults and children, the intake of free sugars should be reduced to less than of total
energy intake.
a. 10%
b. 20%
c. 25%
d. 30%
24. Energy, energy storage, hormone production is the function of
a. Protein
b. Vitamin and mineral
c. Fibre
d. Fat

25. Skinfold thickness tests is done for detection of

a. Muscular strength
b. Muscular endurance
c. Cardiovascular endurance
d. Obesity
26. Aristotle figured three kinds of friendships based on
a. Friendships of joy, guilt and hate
b. Friendships of pleasure, bad and jealousy
c. Friendships of utility, pleasure and good
d. All of these

27. Match the following

i. Carbohydrates A. Metabolism regulation
ii. Protein B. Energy
iii. Fibre C. Tissue growth and maintenance
iv. Vitamin & minerals D. Bowel health

a. i-B, ii-C, iii- A, iv- D b. i-A, ii-C, iii- B, iv- D

c. i-B, ii-D, iii- C, iv- A d. i-B, ii-C, iii-D, iv- A

28. lead to less muscle mass and a slower metabolic rate, making it easier to gain weight.
a. Ageing
b. Exercising
c. Dieting
d. All of the above
29. Human body has of water
a. 20-40 %
b. 30-50 %
c. 45-60 %
d. 60-70 %
30. of water is present in human brain
a. 70 %
b. 75 %
c. 60 %
d. 65 %
31. % of water is present in heart
a. 75
b. 77
c. 78
d. 79
32. High friendship health include
a. Envy
b. Fake
c. Trust
d. Disdain
33. “ brings out the real you in your relationship”
a. Poor communication
b. Miscommunication
c. Effective communication
d. All of these

34. increases the value of relationship

a. Miscommunication
b. Honest communication
c. Poor communication
d. None of these
35. In effective communication improves listening skills.
a. Diverting attention
b. multitasking
c. ignoring
d. undivided attention
36. Match the following
i. Anorexia nervosa A. eating non-food substance
ii. Bulimia nervosa B. Regurgitate
iii. Pica C. Restrict calories
iv. Rumination disorder D. Purging
37. Proper exercises like for weight restoration in individuals with Anorexia Nervosa
is advised
a. Aerobics
b. Resistance training
c. Both a. and b.
d. None of these
38. Physical activity like for treating bulimic symptoms in individuals with bulimia
nervosa is advised
a. Aerobics
b. Resistance training
c. Both a. and b.
d. None of these
39. affect balance, coordination, and agility.
a. Body flexibility
b. Muscular strength
c. Muscular endurance
d. Cardiovascular endurance
40. is industrially processed fat
a. saturated fats
b. poly unsaturated fats
c. trans-fats
d. unsaturated fats

41. Ram is 1.66 mts height with 82kgs. Based on the calculated BMI, assign him to right category.

a. Overweight
b. Obese
c. Underweight
d. None of the above

42. Danush is having 35.6 Body Mass Index. Analyze based on standard BMI value and identify to which
class he belongs.

a. Obese class III

b. Obese class I
c. Obese class II
d. None of the above

43. Calculate the body weight of Arya in Kilograms by considering his height being 1.72mts and BMI
22.8.

a. 67.5 kgs
b. 62.5 kgs
c. 60.9 kgs
d. 71 kgs
44. Obesity is caused by an increase in ______.

a. apiposity
b. epidosity
c. ediposity
d. adiposity

45. Sowmya is having higher energy intake than energy output, over time this lead to weight gain in her
body. What sought of energy balance is this?

a. Good energy balance

b. Positive energy balance
c. Negative energy balance
d. Energy equilibrium

46. Energy out > Energy in = Weight loss ; Analyze this equation & identify the correct option explaining
this.

a. Negative energy balance

b. Energy equilibrium
c. Energy output equation
d. None of this

Energy in:
47. Identify ‘X’ of the Energy balance from the figure? food and
drinks

X
a. Energy out: diet
b. Energy out: sleep
c. Energy out: activity
d. Energy out: breathing

48. Sara is suffering from “Osteoporosis” which is low bone mass condition. This has occurred mainly
because of

a. Obese Class I condition

b. Overweight condition
c. Underweight Condition
d. All of these

49. Body Energy balance can be maintained by:

a. regulating energy intake through the diet

b. adjusting physical activity levels
c. Both A & B
d. None of these
50. Some Vitamins are stored in the body & soluble in lipids. Identify the correct ones

a. Vitamin K
b. Vitamin D
c. Vitamin A
d. All of these

51. What should be the energy requirement of an adolescent boy below 18 years of age?

a. 950−3400 Kcals
b. 500-1670 Kcals
c. 650-2800 Kcals
d. 300-3200 Kcals

52. Nicolas had adrenal gland disorders & this led to severe mental disorders in later part of his age.
This was mainly because of the deficiency of which Vitamin

a. Vitamin A
b. Vitamin K
c. Vitamin B
d. Vitamin E

53. Doctor prescribed Sukanya with Calcium tablets for 6 months. This is mainly to overcome which
disease.

a. Diabetes
b. Osteoporosis
c. Cardiovascular disease
d. Parkinsonism

54. Danish is 60% weight for his age and shows symptoms like swelling, edema, dry flaky skin, changes
in skin and hair, appetite loss and lethargy. From which disease does Danish is suffering from.

a. Kwashiorkor disease
b. Huntington disease
c. Marasmus disease
d. Cushing’s disease

55. Ganni was detected with hemoglobin content of 8.5 in the blood. To overcome this situation he need
to be provided with what medication?

a. Vitamin K, Calcium and Iron.

b. Folic acid, Calcium and Vitamin C-rich foods.
c. Vitamin B6, B12 rich food
d. Iron capsules, folic acid, and Vitamin B12-rich foods
56. Suman has a heart rate of 80 beats per min when diagnosed. Categorize it into specific type of Heart
Rate

a. Target Heart Rate

b. Resting Heart Rate
c. Maximum Heart Rate
d. None of the above

57. The cell membrane of the brain cells are synthesized with the help of which type of fatty acids?

a. Omega 3 fatty acids

b. Saturated fatty acids
c. Omega 6 fatty acids
d. Both A & C

58. Faran is a guy with mood altered disorder. For his mood altering process brain cells produce which
molecule.

a. Melanine
b. Norepinephrine
c. feronium
d. All the above

59. Manu is 45 years old with a body weight of 80 kgs. Calculate his brain weight and choose the correct
option

a. 1.6 kg
b. 1.9 Kg
c. 1.2 Kg
d. 2.0 Kg

60. Faran been vaccinated against the major childhood disorders of measles, influenza, hepatitis,
diphtheria, and tetanus by his mother. This is a major example of

a. Social determinant
b. Social Engineering
c. Social process
d. None of these

61. Under social engineering, both smoking and alcohol consumption are legally restricted to:

a. Certain age groups

b. Particular family
c. Particular situations
d. Both A & C
62. Mr. Reddy met with an accident on NH7 while driving his car at a speed of 60KMPH with speed
governor fixed as per Motor Vehicle Act. This lowered the impact of

a. death
b. disability
c. Both A & B
d. Only B

63. Raising the drinking age from ……………………is more successful in reducing alcohol-related
vehicular fatalities than are programs designed to help the drunk drivers.

a. 18-21 years
b. 16-18 years
c. 18-20 years
d. None of the above

64. The best example for Social Engineering of children health is

a. Health information
b. Vaccination
c. Health Insurance
d. Healthy lifestyle

65. David is an excellent orator among his peer group? Choose the ways of communication made him
an excellent orator?

a. Spoken words
b. Body language
c. Voice modulation
d. All of the above

66. HOD of BT instructed all the faculty members to finish their lab exams by 10th march 2022 which
was highly directive. This is an example of which type of communication process:

a. Upward communication
b. Downward communication
c. Horizontal communication
d. None of the above

67. The process of communication has four important stages. Identify the correct sequence of it

a. Sender-Medium-Receiver-Response
b. Medium- Sender-Receiver-Response
c. Receiver -Sender-Medium- Response
d. None of the above
68. This is one of the most vital parts of communication, which is active, hard skill physical and mental
process. Identify it

a. Hearing skill
b. Speaking skill
c. Listening skill
d. All of the above

69. Henry has got good relationship with all his peers, family and friends. He practices regularly three
‘Cs’ of Healthy Relationships. Choose the correct option:

a. Communication, Cooperation, Compromise

b. Communication, Correlation, Compromise
c. Communication, Cooperation, Compassion
d. None of the above

70. Roshan finds a wallet containing Rs.30,000/-. He uses the name on the driver’s license and the phone
book to call the owner so that he can return the wallet. Which is the trait of Good character expressed
here?

a. Respect
b. Caring
c. Trustworthiness
d. Fairness

71. Deepa’s skit rehearsal runs late in the night. She calls her parents to let them know she is going to
be late by 2hours. This is an apt example for

a. Responsibility
b. Caring
c. Citizenship
d. Understanding

72. Brag saw that someone had thrown empty juice bottle and paper plate in the class room. He picks
up the waste material & puts it in to recycling bin. Brag has shown which type of trait of good character

a. Emotions
b. Understanding
c. Citizenship
d. Pleasures

73. The ………………………policy of effective compromise strengthens good relationship between any
two people.

a. Face or forget
b. Give and take
c. Give and forget
d. None of the above
74. Preparation + ……………….. = Perfection; is the bottom line of public speaking, fill the blank
correctly:

a. Practice
b. Memorization
c. Promotion
d. Thinking

75. Ramesh travels with Suresh daily in the same train from Tumkur to Bangaluru for job. Ramesh
recognizes Suresh and greets him, but don’t really know him fully. What type of friendship is this?

a. Close friendship
b. Best friendship
c. Acquaintance friendship
d. lifelong friendship

76. Dinesh has a motto of “Just Kidding! I Love you” with Girish. Dinesh is what type of friend?

a. Best friend
b. lifelong friend
c. Social friend
d. Toxic friend

77. Which of the following health communication style makes use of the patient’s knowledge and
experience?

a. doctor-centred communication
b. patient-centred communication
c. practitioner-centred communication
d. none of these

78. The energy created by the life instincts is known.

a. Libido
b. Libero
c. Linear
d. none of these

79. Behaviors commonly are associated with many life instincts. Identify the correct options

a. Love
b. Pro-social actions
c. Both A & B
d. Only A
80. The instincts or drives are essential for sustaining the life of the individual as well as the continuation
of the…………………….

a. Species
b. Spices
c. Only B
d. None of the above

81. The term used for regular and excessive use of a substance in spite of dangers is

a. Abuse
b. Addiction
c. Dependence
d. Tolerance

82. Kamal extensively alcohol addiction lead to the damage to his neurons and glia. Identify the disease he
is suffering from

a. Korsakoff’s syndrome
b. Parkinson’s disease
c. Multiple sclerosis
d. Spinocerebellar ataxi

83. What does the common liability to addiction hypothesis postulate?

a. Addiction is attributed to underlying biological processes

b. Addiction is attributed to social class and family life
c. Addiction is attributed to previous use of softer drugs
d. Addiction is attributed to previous traumas and poor coping

84. Rohan was affected with inflammation of lung alveoli due to his excessive tobacco smoking which
caused him a disease called

(a) lung cancer

(b) emphysema
(c) pulmonary TB
(d) bronchitis

85. Withdrawal symptoms are not shown by

(a) stimulants
(b) sedatives
(c) hallucinogens
(d) opiates

86. Which vitamin deficiency is usually observed in alcoholics

(a) vitamin D
(b) vitamin E
(c) vitamin A
(d) vitamin K
87. The part of brain affected when a person consumes alcohol leading to loss of balance is

(a) cerebral cortex

(b) thalamus
(c) cerebellum
(d) medulla

88 Which of them is hallucinogenic drug?

(a) Morphine
(b) Cocaine
(c) LSD
(d) Heroine

89. Alcohol addiction is harmful because it causes

(a) deposition of protein in liver
(b) deposition of fat in liver
(c) rise in blood sugar level
(d) cancer growth

90.Parkinsonism is due to which defective transmitter in brain?

(a) noradrenaline
(b) eucalpia
(c) dopamine
(d) serotonin

91.Akshatha, a 46 year old lady is characterised by poor CNS coordination, forgetfulness and tremor
of hands. Identify the disease she is suffering from
(a) Epilepsy
(b) Alzheimer’s disease
(c) Schizophrenia
(d) Migraine

92. Meera is showing unpredictable mood, outbursts of emotions, quarrelsome behaviour and conflict.
This indicates she is suffering from
(a) addictive disorders
(b) schizophrenia
(c) borderline personality disorder
(d) mood disorders

93. The stimulant present in tea, cocoa and cola drinks is

(a) caffeine
(b) astringent
(c) tannin
(d) cocaine

94. Smoking addiction is harmful because it produces polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons which cause
(a) cancer
(b) reduction of transport of oxygen
(c) reduction of foetal growth
(d) none
95.Which of these treatments has been found to be most effective in treating addiction?
a. Rehab and 12 step programs
b. Cognitive behavioral therapy and transtheoretical model of behavioral change
c. Mindfulness and meditation
d. All the therapies mentioned here are most effective when used in combination

96. Drug which induces dreamy state of consciousness is

(a) stimulant
(b) sedative
(c) hallucinogen
(d) depressant

97. Identify the strongest factor in starting to use and misuse drugs, particularly for young people.
Peer pressure
Ignorance
Fantasy
none

98. Akshatha, a 46 year old lady is characterised by poor CNS coordination, forgetfulness and tremor
of hands. Identify the disease she is suffering from
a. Epilepsy
b. Alzheimer’s disease
c. Schizophrenia
d. Migraine

99. Rohan was affected with inflammation of lung alveoli due to his excessive tobacco smoking which
caused him a disease called

a. lung cancer
b. emphysema
c. pulmonary TB
d. bronchitis

100. Immunity is termed as

a. Process of production of RBC

b. Raise in temperature
c. Body resistance to invading organism
d. Process of production of hormones

101. Which is the Vector for Malaria

a. Drosophila
b. House fly
c. Culex mosquito
d. Female Anopheles mosquito

102. Virulent factors of any pathogen are:

a. Pilli & Adhesins

b. Toxins & Invasins
c. Enzymes & antibiotics
d. All of these
103. The need and importance of health education is

a. To conduct public awareness

b. To eradicate health related superstition
c. To develop positive attitude towards health
d. All of the above

104. What are the sources of infection?

a. Food
b. Water
c. Air
d. All of the above

105. This is not a communicable disease

a. Chickenpox
b. AIDS
c. Typhoid
d. Diabetes

106. A pathogen is

a. A Pattern of illness in population

b. Any agent such as micro-organism that causes a disease
c. Healing forces of nature
d. A disease

107. The infection is transmitted through ………………………. contact in STD.

a. Direct
b. Non-direct
c. Animals
d. None