NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapter 7 Human Health and Disease MCQs & PYQ

In NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapter 7, titled "Human Health and Disease," students explore the factors affecting human health and the various types of diseases. The chapter covers both communicable and non-communicable diseases, their prevention, and control. It also delves into the role of the immune system in defending the body against diseases, focusing on topics like vaccination, allergies, and the functioning of the immune system. Additionally, the chapter discusses public health measures and strategies for disease prevention.

This article provides a comprehensive resource for exam preparation. It includes sample MCQs and subjective questions for CBSE and CUET, alongside downloadable PDFs of Class 12 Biology Chapter 7 MCQs and previous year questions for detailed practice of NCERT Class 12 Human Health and Disease.

NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapters
Chapter 1: Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants	Chapter 2: Human Reproduction
Chapter 3: Reproductive Health	Chapter 4: Principles of Inheritance and Variation
Chapter 5: Molecular Basis of Inheritance	Chapter 6: Evolution
Chapter 8: Microbes in Human Welfare	Chapter 9: Biotechnology: Principles and Processes
Chapter 10: Biotechnology and its Applications	Chapter 11: Organisms and Populations
Chapter 12: Ecosystem	Chapter 13: Biodiversity and Conservation

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Class 12 Biology Chapter 7 MCQs

This question bank includes previous years' CUET and CBSE MCQs, along with questions curated by subject experts. Below are 5 sample multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for Class 12 Biology Chapter 7: Human Health and Disease. For the full set of 50 questions, download the PDF using the link provided below.

Match List – I with List – II.

LIST – I	LIST – II
A. Salmonella typhi	I. Common Cold
B. Rhino virus	II. Typhoid
C. Streptococcus pneumoniae	III. Malaria
D. Plasmodium vivax	IV. Pneumonia

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) A – II, B – IV, C – I, D – III (b) A – II, B – IV, C – III, D – I

Widal test is used to diagnose:

(a) Typhoid (b) Malaria (c) Pneumonia (d) Cancer

Match List – I with List – II.

LIST – I (Disease)	LIST – II (Causal organism)
A. Ascariasis	I. Salmonella typhi
B. Amoebiasis	II. Plasmodium vivax
C. Typhoid	III. Entamoeba histolytica
D. Malaria	IV. Ascaris

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) A – I, B – II, C– II, D – IV (b) A – II, B – I, C – III, D – IV

Match List – I with List – II.

List – I (Pathogen)	List – II (Disease)
(A) Whuchereria	(I) Typhoid
(B) Plasmodium	(II) Pneumonia
(C) Streptococcus	(III) Malaria
(D) Salmonella	(IV) Elephantiasis

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) (A) – (IV), (B) – (III), (C) – (II), (D) – (I) (b) (A) – (II), (B) – (I), (C) – (III), (D) – (IV)

Arrange the stages in the life cycle of Plasmodium after the bite of mosquito.

(A) gametocytes in human RBCs. (B) sporozoites in mosquito’s salivary glands.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) (A) (C), (D), (B) (b) (B), (A), (D), (C) (c) (C), (A), (D), (B) (d) (A), (B), (D), (C)

Class 12 Biology Chapter 7 Subjective Questions Without Solutions

This question bank includes previous years' CBSE subjective questions (2 marks and above) without solutions, along with expert-curated questions. Below are 5 sample subjective questions for Class 12 Biology Chapter 7: Human Health and Disease. To access all questions, download the PDF from the link provided below.

1.	Mention the parts of human body that get affected by Pneumonia and common cold infections. Write the causative agents of the two diseases. (CBSE 2022, 2M)
2.	What is the importance of female Anopheles mosquitoes in the life of a malarial Parasite Plasmodium? (CBSE 2022, 2M)
3.	Though filariasis is not fatal, but the disease in humans is responsible for considerable suffering, gross deformities and disability. Write the scientific name of any two helminth worms causing the disease and state two chronic manifestations of filariasis. (CBSE 2022, 2M)
4.	Name the diseases and their mode of transmission in human by (i) round worm and (ii) filarial worm. (CBSE 2022, 2M)
5.	Ringworm is one of the most common infectious fungal disease in humans. Name any two genera of fungi which cause ringworm and state any of its two symptoms. (CBSE 2022, 2M)

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Sub Areas of Chapter 7: Human Health and Disease

Chapter Name	Sub Topics
Human Health and Disease	7.1 Introduction
	7.2 Types of Diseases: Communicable and Non-communicable
	7.3 Infectious Diseases and Their Causes
	7.4 Immune System and Immunity
	7.5 Vaccines and Immunization
	7.6 Role of Health and Disease in the Ecosystem
	7.7 Public Health Measures and Control of Diseases

Review of NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapter 7

In NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapter 7, "Human Health and Disease," students learn about the wide range of factors that affect human health, including both genetic and environmental influences. The chapter discusses communicable diseases (such as tuberculosis and AIDS), non-communicable diseases (such as cancer and heart disease), and the vital role of the immune system in disease prevention. It also covers immunity, vaccines, and how public health measures help in disease prevention and control.

Mastery of this chapter is essential for understanding how diseases spread, how the body defends itself against pathogens, and the various ways to protect human health. By practicing MCQs and subjective questions, students can strengthen their grasp on these topics and prepare for exams effectively.

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