Blood Donation Quiz

Each year, millions of Indians donate blood, helping accident victims, surgical patients, and others in need. How much do you know about blood donation and transfusion in India? Take this multiple-choice test to find out.

1. A blood transfusion is when a person receives donated blood. Why are transfusions given?

   1. To increase the amount of blood
   2. To increase the blood’s ability to carry oxygen
   3. To decrease the risk of bleeding
   4. All of the above

2. Which parts of the blood can be transfused?

   1. Whole blood
   2. Platelets
   3. Red blood cells
   4. All of the above

3. What is the minimum weight to donate blood in India?

   1. 45 kg
   2. 50 kg
   3. 55 kg
   4. 60 kg

4. How often can a donor give blood in India?

   1. At any time
   2. Every 3 months (for males) and 4 months (for females)
   3. Every 6 months
   4. Once a year

5. How much blood is usually donated at a time in India?

   1. 350 mL
   2. 450 mL
   3. 500 mL
   4. 1 L

6. What are the common risks of donating blood?

   1. Fatigue or dizziness
   2. Bacterial infection
   3. Low blood pressure
   4. None of the above

7. Donated blood undergoes screening for which diseases in India?

   1. HIV (the virus that causes AIDS)
   2. Hepatitis B and C
   3. Malaria and syphilis
   4. All of the above

8. Which authority regulates blood donation in India?

   1. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
   2. Indian Red Cross Society
   3. Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI)
   4. National Aids Control Organisation
      

9. People who received transfusions before 2002 in India are advised to be screened for which disease?

   1. HIV
   2. Hepatitis C
   3. Dengue fever
   4. Tuberculosis

10. Which is the most common blood type among Indians?

               A. O positive

               B. A positive

               C. B positive

               D. AB positive