Science Quiz 86: AIDS Quiz 1

Science Quiz 86: AIDS Quiz 1

World AIDS Day is observed on December 1 every year to raise awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection and mourning those who have died of the disease. Here is a set of questions on AIDS to test your awareness

1. What does AIDS stand for?

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Acquired Immune Deficiency Symptoms
Accelerated Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Acquired Immune Discrepancy Syndrome

2. Where was the first instance of AIDS clinically reported?

Japan
Africa
USA
France

3. HIV is believed to be originated from which African country?

Sudan
Nigeria
Ghana
Congo

4. What is the theme for World AIDS Day 2020?

Know your status
Communities make the difference
Hands up for #HIV prevention
Global solidarity, shared responsibility

5. Which one of the following is NOT a cause for HIV infection?

Sharing needles
Having sex with an infected person
Sharing food
From infected mother to child

6. How many stages are there in HIV infection?

Three
Two
Four
Five

7. What is the internationally recognized symbol for AIDS awareness?

Blue Ribbon
White Ribbon
Red Ribbon
Black Ribbon

8. In which year did World Health Organisation first propose a definition for AIDS?

1981
1986
1988
1990

9. What is India's position in the world in the number of HIV infected people?

Second
Fifth
Seventh
Third

10. Which state has highest AIDS rate in India?

Manipur
Mizoram
Nagaland
Goa

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