Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Most people who fall sick with COVID-19 will experience mild to moderate symptoms and recover without special treatment. However, some will become seriously ill and require medical attention.

1. Corona virus related MCQ for
examination purpose
Dr. Anjalatchi Muthukumaran

2. MCQ/objective type /true/false
The first case of corona-virus found in ----
a. Beijing
b. Thailand
c. Wuhan, china
d. Italy

3. • The first case of corona found outside of
china?
• A. Italy
• B. America
• C. Thailand
• D. Spain

4. When the first case of corona seen in
India?
• A. 20 January 2020
• B.30 January2020 kerala
• C.1 February 2020
• D.25 January 2020
• Second case seen in –alappuzu kerala
• Third case seen in –kasargodu kerala

5. When WHO declared officially
declared covid-19 became pandemic?
• A. 9 January 2020
• B.13 January 2020
• C.11 march 2020
• D.30 January 2020

6. When was COVID-19 first identified?
• On 31 December 2019, WHO was informed of
cases of pneumonia of unknown cause in
Wuhan City, China.
• A novel coronavirus was identified as the
cause by Chinese authorities on 7 January
2020 and was temporarily named “2019-
nCoV”.

7. • Which organs are most affected by COVID-19?
• The lungs are the organs most affected by
COVID-19 because the virus accesses host
cells via the receptor for the enzyme
angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2),
which is most abundant on the surface of type
II alveolar cells of the lungs.

8. • When was the official name of SARS-CoV-2
announced?
• On 11 February 2020, the International
Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses adopted
the official name "severe acute respiratory
syndrome coronavirus 2" (SARS-CoV-2).

9. • What is Coronavirus?
A. It is a large family of viruses.
B. It belongs to the family of Nidovirus.
C. Both A and B are correct
D. Only A is correct.
Ans. C
Explanation: Coronaviruses are a large family of
viruses and belong to the Nidovirus family or
Nidovirales order, which includes Coronaviridae,
Arteriviridae, and Roniviridae families.

10. What does COVID-19 stand for?
• It's a term for Coronavirus Disease 19,
because it's the 19th strain of coronavirus
discovered.
• It's a term that stands for Coronavirus Disease
2019, the year it was first identified.

11. Janta Curfew declared in India?
• 21 march 2020
• 22 march 2020
• 23 march 2020
• 24 march 2020
• First lockdown Held in – 24 march 2020
• Second lockdown held in -15 April to 3 may
2020

12. Which area consider as a Hot Pots Area of
corona?
• Red zones
• Yellow zones
• Orange zones
• Green zones

13. Which are the common diseases related to
corona virus ?
• A. SARS
• B.MERS
• C.Both
• D. None

14. Incubation period of corona virus?
• A. 2-14days
• B.3-7 days
• C. 2-21 days
• D. 2-28days

15. When the Indian Air force shower the flower on
corona warriors?
• 22 march 2020
• 5 April 2020
• 3 may 2020
• 3 June 2020

16. • Which type of disinfectant effective on corona
virus for sanitize purpose?
• 40% alcohol
• Dettol 40 %
• 70% methylspirit
• 60 % ethonol

17. Which type of disinfectant useful in surface
cleaning purpose on covid -19 exposure?
• A. Phenol
• B. Sodium hypochlorite
• C.Glutaldehyde
• D. Chlorohexidine

18. • The most common test to detect the corona
virus?
• A. patchy test
• B. antibody test
• C. RT-PCR
• D. both b&c

19. The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are
• Fever
• Dry cough
• Fatigue

20. Other symptoms that are less common
and may affect some patients include:
• Loss of taste or smell,
• Nasal congestion,
• Conjunctivitis (also known as red eyes)
• Sore throat,
• Headache,
• Muscle or joint pain,
• Different types of skin rash,
• Nausea or vomiting,
• Diarrhea,
• Chills or dizziness.

21. Symptoms of severe COVID‐19 disease
include:
• Shortness of breath,
• Loss of appetite,
• Confusion,
• Persistent pain or pressure in the chest,
• High temperature (above 38 °C).

22. Which of the following statements regarding Isolation during COVID-19
is/are correct?
1. It is used for people suffering from COVID-19 symptoms or who have tested
positive for the virus.
2. In isolation means being separated from other people, mainly in a medical
facility where you can receive clinical care.
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. C
• Explanation: Isolation is used for those people who have COVID-19
symptoms or who have tested positive. In isolation means being separated
from other people, mainly in a medical facility where you can receive
clinical care. As per WHO, if any person has symptoms then he or she
should remain in isolation for at least 10 days plus an additional 3 days
without symptoms. If a person is infected and does not develop symptoms
then he or she should remain in isolation for 10 days from the time he or
she test positive.

23. • Consider the following statements.
• 1. When a virus does not change is called a mutation.
2. A virus with one or more new mutations is known as a “variant”
of the original virus.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. B
Explanation: When a virus replicates makes copies of itself sometimes
changes a little bit which is normal for a virus. These changes are
known as mutations and a virus with one or more new mutations is
known as a "variant" of the original virus.

24. How does Coronavirus transmit?
A. When a person sneezes or coughs, droplets spread in
the air or fall on the ground and nearby surfaces.
B. If another person is nearby and inhales the droplets
or touches these surfaces and further touches his
face, eyes, or mouth, he or she can get an infection.
C. If the distance is less than 1 meter from the infected
person.
D. D. All the above are correct.
Ans. D
Explanation: Coronavirus (COVID-19) transmits
through the above-mentioned options.

25. The first case of novel coronavirus
was identified in .....
A. Beijing
B. Shanghai
C. C. Wuhan, Hubei
D. D. Tianjin
E. Ans. C
Explanation: The first case of novel
coronavirus was identified in Wuhan, Hubei
Province, China.

26. From where coronavirus got its
name?
• A. Due to their crown-like projections.
B. Due to their leaf-like projections.
C. Due to their surface structure of bricks.
D. None of the above

27. In which age group the COVID-19 spreads?
A. COVID-19 occurs in all age groups.
B. Coronavirus infection is mild in children.
C. Older person and persons with pre-existing medical
conditions are at high risk to develop serious illness.
D. All the above are correct,
Ans. D
Explanation: COVID-19 occurs in all age groups. But
according to AIMS the infection of coronavirus is mild
in children. Persons are at risk who are old and person
suffering from some medical conditions like high blood
pressure, cancer, lung disease, diabetes, heart disease.

28. What other viruses belong to the
coronavirus family?
• SARS and influenza
• SARS and MERS
• SARS and HIV

29. Mild Symptoms of Novel coronavirus
are:
• A. Fever
B. Cough
C. Shortness of breath
D. All the above
Ans. D
Explanation: People infected with novel
coronavirus or 2019-nCoV reported mild
symptoms namely fever, cough, and shortness of
breath. Whereas other common symptoms may
include a runny nose, headache, sore throat, a
general feeling of unwellness, etc.

30. What are the precautions that need
to be taken to protect from the
coronavirus?
• A. Cover your nose and mouth when sneezing.
B. Add more garlic into your diet.
C. Visit your doctor for antibiotics treatment
D. Wash your hands after every hour.
Ans. A
Explanation: According to WHO, a person can
take precautions by covering the nose and mouth
while sneezing via tissue or an elbow. Then,
immediately throw the tissue into a closed
dustbin.

31. A vaccine stimulates your immune
system to produce antibodies, like it
would if you were exposed to the
virus.
• True
• False

32. Which of the following diseases are
related to coronavirus?
• A. MERS
B. SARS
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
Ans. C
Explanation: Coronavirus may cause illness from
the common cold to more other serious diseases
like Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-
CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
(SARS-CoV).

33. • What happens to a person suffering from COVID-19?
A. Around 80% of the people will require no treatment as
such and will recover on their own.
B. Around <20% or a small proportion may need
hospitalisation.
C. A very small proportion basically suffering from chronic
illness may need admission in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
D. All the above are correct
Ans. D
Explanation: A person who develops COVID-19: The
majority of the people (80%) does not require treatment
and will recover on their own, a small proportion (<20%)
may need hospitalisation and a very small proportion who
are underlying chronic illness may need to admit in an ICU.

34. There are currently vaccines for the
following coronaviruses:
• SARS
• MERS
• SARS and MERS
• None of the above

35. How many vaccine candidates for
COVID-19 have been proposed?
• 25 %
• 50%
• 100%
• More than 200 %

36. The virus is mutating rapidly.
• True
• False:

37. World Health Organisation on 11 February, 2020 announced an
official name for the disease that is causing the 2019 novel
coronavirus outbreak? What is the new name of the disease?
• A. COVID-19
B. COVn-19
C. COnV-20
D. COnVID-19
Ans. A
Explanation: WHO named the disease that is
caused by the novel coronavirus as COVID-

38. How does weather seem to affect the
novel coronavirus?
• The virus can’t survive in hot, humid climates.
• Cold temperatures can kill the virus.
• It is not yet known.

39. Currently, which group has had more
severe effects of COVID-19?
• Men
• Women
• Children
• Oldage

40. What is quarantine ?
• Quarantine is used for anyone who is a
contact of someone infected with the SARS-
CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, whether
the infected person has symptoms or not.
• For COVID-19, this means staying in the facility
or at home for 14 days.

41. What is isolation ?
• Isolation is used for people with COVID-19
symptoms or who have tested positive for the
virus. Being in isolation means being
separated from other people, ideally in a
medically facility where you can receive
clinical care. Minimum 10 days plus 3 days

42. What are the complications?
• Complications leading to death may include
respiratory failure, acute respiratory distress
syndrome (ARDS), sepsis and septic shock,
thromboembolism, and/or multiorgan failure,
including injury of the heart, liver or kidneys.

43. • How many countries, areas, or territories are
suffering from novel coronavirus outbreaks in
the World?
A. More than 50
B. More than 100
C. More than 150
D. More than 200
Ans. D
Explanation: According to WHO, around 216
countries, areas or territories are suffering from
novel coronavirus or COVID-19 outbreak in the
world till 11 June, 2020.

44. • Thailand announced that it has proceeded to test it's
novel coronavirus vaccine on which animal/bird?
A. Monkeys
B. Lizards
C. Hens
D. Kites
Ans. A
Explanation: After seeing positive results on mice now
Thailand announced that it has proceeded to test its
novel coronavirus vaccine on monkeys. The vaccine
uses messenger RNA (mRNA) technology to weaken
the strain of the virus and produce antigens to fight
with the virus from the root.

45. • In a study, which cells are found in COVID-19
patients 'bode well' for long-term immunity?
A. P-cell
B. D-Cell
C. T-Cell
D. Endothelial Cells
Ans. C
Explanation: T cells are known as immune
warriors help us fight some viruses, but their
importance for battling SARS-CoV-2, the virus
that causes COVID-19, has been unclear. Research
is going on and maybe it can be fruitful.

46. COVID-19 has currently been detected
on all seven continents.
• True
• False
• When the arogya set up formed in India?
• A.25 march 2020
• B.1 April 2020
• C.2April 2020
• D.10 April 2020

47. • Name a clinical trial in which blood is transfused
from recovered COVID-19 patients to a
coronavirus patient who is in critical condition?
A. Plasma Therapy
B. Solidarity
C. Remdesivir
D. Hydroxychloroquine
Ans. A
Explanation: Plasma Therapy or Convalescent
Plasma Therapy is a clinical trial in which blood is
transfused from recovered COVID-19 patients to
a coronavirus patient who is in critical condition.

48. Name the vaccine that is jointly developed by the German
company BioNTech and US pharma giant Pfizer for COVID-
19?
A. BNT162
B. PICOVACC
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
Ans. A
Explanation: BNT162 is jointly developed by the German
company BioNTech and US pharma giant Pfizer. It is a group
of four potential vaccines based on the messenger RNA or
mRNA, concept. On the other hand, PICOVACC is an
inactivated vaccine developed by the private biopharma
company Sinovac. These vaccines are in clinical trial phases.

49. • Which of the following statement is/are correct about
Favipiravir?
A. Favipiravir is an antiviral COVID-19 drug.
B. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals under the brand name
FabiFlu has launched an antiviral drug Favipiravir.
C. It is India's first COVID-19 drug launched, priced at Rs 103
per tablet.
D. All the above are correct
Ans. D
Explanation: Favipiravir is an antiviral COVID-19 drug.
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals under the brand name FabiFlu
has launched an antiviral drug Favipiravir. It is India's first
COVID-19 drug launched, priced at Rs 103 per tablet.

50. • In India, when did the second phase of COVID-19
vaccination start?
• A. December 2020
B. January 2021
C. February 2021
D. March 2021
• Ans. D
• Explanation: On 1 March, 2021, the second phase of
vaccination started in India that allows all Indians
above the age of 60 and Indians between the age of 45
and 59 with comorbidities to be vaccinated.

51. • Which of the following are the causes of Yellow Fungus
infection?
• 1. Poor hygiene
2. Moisture and heat
3. Contaminated food
4. Overuse of steroids
• A. 1 and 4
B. 2, 3 and 4
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
• Ans. D
• Explanation:
• The causes of Yellow Fungus infection are poor
hygiene, moisture and heat, contaminated food and
overuse of steroids.

52. When the vaccine program started ?
• The first mass vaccination programme started in early
December 2020 and the number of vaccination doses
administered is updated on a daily basis .
• The Pfizer/BioNtech Comirnaty vaccine was listed for
WHO Emergency Use Listing (EUL) on 31 December
2020.
• The SII/Covishield and AstraZeneca/AZD1222 vaccines
(developed by AstraZeneca/Oxford and manufactured
by the Serum Institute of India and SK Bio respectively)
were given EUL on 16 February.

53. • The Janssen/Ad26.COV 2.S developed by
Johnson & Johnson, was listed for EUL on 12
March 2021.
• The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (mRNA 1273)
was listed for EUL on 30 April 2021 and the
Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine was listed for
EUL on 7 May 2021.

54. Dose of vaccine?
• One dose
• Two dose
• Three dose
• Booster dose

55. Route and frequency of covid vaccine?
• SC/ 30 days
• SC/28 days
• SC/3 month
• SC/14 days

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