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    Important General Science Questions For Railway Examination 2023

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    By user on April 9, 2023 ARTICLE, DOWNLOADS, RAILWAY, RRB NTPC, SSC, STUDY NOTES

    General Science is an important subject for candidates appearing for government exams like RRB Group-D, Railway NTPC, and SSE. The syllabus for General Science includes topics like basic biology, physics, chemistry, and earth science concepts. Aspirants must have a sound understanding of the basics of these subjects to crack the General Science section of these exams.

    Practicing previous year question papers and mock tests is crucial to gain confidence and improve speed and accuracy. Aspirants must prioritize topics according to their importance and work on their weaknesses. With a well-rounded preparation strategy and dedication, clearing these exams is achievable.

    In conclusion, General Science is a crucial subject for candidates preparing for government exams like RRB Group-D, Railway NTPC, and SSE. A thorough understanding of the concepts and theories of different scientific disciplines and regular practice can help aspirants score well in the exams.

    In this article, we are sharing some essential general science-based topics related to different diseases, deficiencies, and syndromes. These topics cover a wide range of medical conditions, including the causes, symptoms, and treatment options. Understanding these topics can help individuals stay informed about their health and make better decisions for their well-being.

    Types of diseases

    Deficiency disease: This type of diseases is caused by lack of essential dietary elements like minerals, carbohydrates, proteins, fats and vitamins. Name of various deficiency diseases with the symptoms are given below

    Name of DiseaseDeficiencySymptoms
    Night BlindnessVitamin ABlurry or cloudy vision at night or in poor light
    DermatosisVitamin ASkin disease
    BeriberiVitamin B (thiamin)Muscle weakness, swelling and pain in legs, enlarged legs
    ScurvyVitamin C (ascorbic acid)Bleeding gums, loose teeth, dry and damaged skin
    RicketsVitamin DPain in arm bone, legs, pelvis, deformed skull, pelvis and limbs in children
    GoiterIodineSwelling of neck, coughing
    AnemiaHemoglobin (Iron)Weakness and pale skin
    HypokalemiaPotassiumWeakness, kidney damage

    Hereditary disease: These are inborn disease present in an individual from birth. These are mainly caused by the genetic disorders or defects. For example: AIDS, Diabetes etc.

    Infectious disease: This type of disease is caused by specific pathogenic organisms and capable of being transmitted to another person by direct or indirect contact i.e. through air, food, water, etc.These are further classified into several types on the basis of the causative organisms

    Type of DiseaseDefinition
    Viral DiseasesCaused by virus.
    Bacterial DiseasesCaused by bacteria.
    Fungal DiseasesCaused by fungus.
    Protozoal DiseasesCaused by protozoa.
    Helminthic DiseasesCaused by worms.

    Disease & causative agents

    Causative AgentsDiseases
    VirusAIDS, Influenza, Rabies, Chicken pox, Measles, Yellow fever, Mumps, Poliomyelitis, Dengue fever, etc.
    BacteriaTyphoid, Diphtheria, Cholera, Pneumonia, Tuberculosis, Plague, Whooping cough, etc.
    FungusRingworms, Madura foot, Dhobi’s itch, etc.
    ProtozoaMalaria, Kalazar, Sickness, Leishmaniasis, Amoebic dysentery, etc.
    Worms (Tape worm, Roundworm, Filaria worm)Taeniasis, Ascariasis, Filariasis, etc.

    Communicable disease.

    Communicable diseases are spread through contact with blood and bodily fluids, being bitten by an insect etc.

    Name of DiseaseCauseTransmission
    Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)Sexual relation, blood transfusion, sharing of syringes
    Chicken poxVaricella-zoster virusInfected person
    CholeraVibrio choleraeContaminated water and seafood
    MalariaPlasmodium protozoaBite from an infected mosquito
    MeaslesRubella virusDroplet infection
    TyphoidSalmonella typhiDroplet spread
    Common coldNumerous virusesRespiratory droplets of infected person
    DiphtheriaCorynebacterium diphtheriaeRespiratory secretion and saliva of infected person
    GonorrheaNeisseria gonorrhoeae or gonococcusVaginal secretion of infected person
    InfluenzaNumerous virusesDirect contact, respiratory droplets
    PoliomyelitisPolio virusDirect contact with nasopharyngeal secretions of infected person, vomit
    RabiesVirusBite from rabid animal
    Dengue feverDengue virusbite of infected Aedes mosquitoes
    InfluenzaInfluenza virusInfluenza is primarily transmitted through respiratory droplets when an infected person talks

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