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Q.1 When is World Polio Day observed?

A. October 10

B. October 24

C. November 12

D. December 1

Ans: B. October 24


Q.2 What is the primary goal of World Polio Day?

A. To celebrate polio survivors

B. To raise awareness and promote efforts to eradicate polio

C. To provide medical assistance

D. To fundraise for vaccines

Ans: B. To raise awareness and promote efforts to eradicate polio


Q.3 Which organization spearheads the initiative for World Polio Day?

A. WHO (World Health Organization)

B. UNICEF

C. Rotary International

D. CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Ans: C. Rotary International


Q.4 In what year was the first World Polio Day celebrated?

A. 1990

B. 2000

C. 2008

D. 2010

Ans: C. 2008


Q.5 Polio primarily affects which part of the body?

A. Heart

B. Lungs

C. Nervous system

D. Digestive system

Ans: C. Nervous system


Q.6 What is the main method of preventing polio?

A. Regular exercise

B. Vaccination

C. Healthy diet

D. Good hygiene

Ans: B. Vaccination


Q.7 Which vaccine is commonly used to prevent polio?

A. MMR vaccine

B. OPV (Oral Polio Vaccine)

C. HPV vaccine

D. DTaP vaccine

Ans: B. OPV (Oral Polio Vaccine)


Q.8 What year was polio declared eradicated in the Americas?

A. 1980

B. 1991

C. 1994

D. 2000

Ans: C. 1994


Q.9 Which countries still report cases of wild poliovirus as of the latest data?

A. United States and Canada

B. India and Brazil

C. Afghanistan and Pakistan

D. Nigeria and Kenya

Ans: C. Afghanistan and Pakistan


Q.10 What does the acronym "GPEI" stand for?

A. Global Polio Eradication Initiative

B. Global Pediatric Emergency Initiative

C. General Public Education Initiative

D. Global Pathogen Eradication Initiative

Ans: A. Global Polio Eradication Initiative


Q.11 Which famous individual is known for their advocacy against polio?

A. Albert Einstein

B. Franklin D. Roosevelt

C. Nelson Mandela

D. Mahatma Gandhi

Ans: B. Franklin D. Roosevelt


Q.12 What kind of virus causes polio?

A. Bacterial

B. Fungal

C. Viral

D. Parasitic

Ans: C. Viral


Q.13 How is polio primarily transmitted?

A. Airborne droplets

B. Contaminated food and water

C. Physical contact

D. Blood transfusion

Ans: B. Contaminated food and water


Q.14 What are common symptoms of polio?

A. Fever and cough

B. Nausea and vomiting

C. Muscle weakness and paralysis

D. Skin rash

Ans: C. Muscle weakness and paralysis


Q.15 What is a common long-term effect of polio?

A. Respiratory issues

B. Post-Polio Syndrome

C. Memory loss

D. Skin conditions

Ans: B. Post-Polio Syndrome


Q.16 Which global partnership is crucial in the fight against polio?

A. United Nations

B. Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

C. World Bank

D. Global Fund

Ans: B. Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance


Q.17 What symbol is commonly associated with World Polio Day?

A. Red ribbon

B. Purple crocus flower

C. Blue butterfly

D. Yellow rose

Ans: B. Purple crocus flower


Q.18 What is the ultimate aim of World Polio Day?

A. To celebrate vaccines

B. To achieve complete global eradication of polio

C. To improve healthcare systems

D. To develop new medical technologies

Ans: B. To achieve complete global eradication of polio

Conclusion: World Polio Day presents an authentic opportunity for a reminder of the continuing global struggle to eradicate polio. By raising awareness and through vaccination and community support, we can see polio tunnel into the annals of history. You aid in spreading the knowledge that encourages others to join the fight against polio and move one step closer to a world free from this debilitating disease when you join in the observance of this day.

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