World Heart Day MCQs

Q. When is World Heart Day celebrated annually? 

   A) September 21 

   B) October 10 

   C) September 29 

   D) November 14 

   Ans: C) September 29

Q. World Heart Day was first celebrated in which year? 

   A) 1999 

   B) 2000 

   C) 2001 

   D) 2005 

   Ans: B) 2000

Q. Which organization is responsible for organizing World Heart Day? 

   A) World Health Organization (WHO) 

   B) World Heart Federation (WHF) 

   C) American Heart Association 

   D) International Heart Institute 

   Ans: B) World Heart Federation (WHF)

Q. What is the main aim of World Heart Day? 

   A) Promote sports activities 

   B) Raise awareness about heart health 

   C) Spread mental health awareness 

   D) Raise funds for heart surgeries 

   Ans: B) Raise awareness about heart health

Q. World Heart Day is part of a global campaign to reduce the number of premature deaths caused by cardiovascular diseases by what year? 

   A) 2025 

   B) 2030 

   C) 2020 

   D) 2050 

   Ans: B) 2030

Q. What is the symbol for World Heart Day? 

   A) Red ribbon 

   B) Red heart 

   C) Blue circle 

   D) Green leaf 

   Ans: B) Red heart

Q. Who initiated World Heart Day? 

   A) World Health Organization 

   B) United Nations 

   C) World Heart Federation 

   D) European Society of Cardiology 

   Ans: C) World Heart Federation

Q. What is the primary focus of the World Heart Day campaign? 

   A) Reducing salt intake 

   B) Preventing heart disease and stroke 

   C) Encouraging heart surgeries 

   D) Promoting diet plans 

   Ans: B) Preventing heart disease and stroke

Q. Which of the following is a key risk factor for heart disease? 

   A) High cholesterol 

   B) Regular exercise 

   C) Low sodium diet 

   D) Balanced sleep 

   Ans: A) High cholesterol

Q. World Heart Day focuses on creating awareness about which of the following? 

    A) Kidney health 

    B) Eye health 

    C) Cardiovascular diseases 

    D) Lung diseases 

    Ans: C) Cardiovascular diseases

Q. What percentage of cardiovascular diseases can be prevented with healthy lifestyle choices? 

    A) 10% 

    B) 30% 

    C) 50% 

    D) 80% 

    Ans: D) 80%

Q. Which of the following is a major contributor to heart disease? 

    A) Smoking 

    B) Drinking coffee 

    C) Eating fruits 

    D) Physical activity 

    Ans: A) Smoking

Q. What is the most common type of heart disease? 

    A) Arrhythmia 

    B) Coronary artery disease 

    C) Heart valve disease 

    D) Congenital heart disease 

    Ans: B) Coronary artery disease

Q. Which nutrient is most commonly associated with the risk of heart disease? 

    A) Carbohydrates 

    B) Protein 

    C) Saturated fats 

    D) Fiber 

    Ans: C) Saturated fats

Q. What type of exercise is most beneficial for heart health? 

    A) Strength training 

    B) Cardiovascular exercise 

    C) Yoga 

    D) Flexibility exercises 

    Ans: B) Cardiovascular exercise

Q. What is the ideal blood pressure reading to maintain heart health? 

    A) 140/90 mmHg 

    B) 120/80 mmHg 

    C) 110/70 mmHg 

    D) 100/60 mmHg 

    Ans: B) 120/80 mmHg

Q. What is the leading cause of death worldwide? 

    A) Cancer 

    B) Diabetes 

    C) Heart disease 

    D) Respiratory diseases 

    Ans: C) Heart disease

Q. Which lifestyle factor does NOT contribute to heart disease? 

    A) Lack of physical activity 

    B) High-fat diet 

    C) Regular meditation 

    D) Smoking 

    Ans: C) Regular meditation

Q. Which vitamin is essential for heart health? 

    A) Vitamin A 

    B) Vitamin D 

    C) Vitamin C 

    D) Vitamin B12 

    Ans: D) Vitamin B12

Q. What is the major role of HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein) in heart health? 

    A) It increases cholesterol levels 

    B) It lowers bad cholesterol 

    C) It clogs arteries 

    D) It causes hypertension 

    Ans: B) It lowers bad cholesterol

Q. Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for heart disease? 

    A) Age 

    B) Gender 

    C) Smoking 

    D) Genetics 

    Ans: C) Smoking

Q. How much moderate physical activity is recommended weekly for a healthy heart? 

    A) 60 minutes 

    B) 150 minutes 

    C) 300 minutes 

    D) 500 minutes 

    Ans: B) 150 minutes

Q. Which type of diet is most heart-friendly? 

    A) High-fat diet 

    B) Mediterranean diet 

    C) Low-protein diet 

    D) Keto diet 

    Ans: B) Mediterranean diet

Q. What should be the daily salt intake to reduce the risk of heart disease? 

    A) Less than 5 grams 

    B) Less than 10 grams 

    C) Less than 20 grams 

    D) Less than 1 gram 

    Ans: A) Less than 5 grams

Q. Which of the following is NOT a symptom of a heart attack? 

    A) Chest pain 

    B) Shortness of breath 

    C) Nausea 

    D) Blurred vision 

    Ans: D) Blurred vision

Q. What is a common sign of high blood pressure, which increases the risk of heart disease? 

    A) No symptoms 

    B) Severe headaches 

    C) Skin rashes 

    D) Digestive issues 

    Ans: A) No symptoms

Q. Which medical test is commonly used to diagnose heart disease? 

    A) MRI scan 

    B) Electrocardiogram (ECG) 

    C) X-ray 

    D) Ultrasound 

    Ans: B) Electrocardiogram (ECG)

Q. Which condition describes the hardening of the arteries that can lead to heart disease? 

    A) Hypertension 

    B) Atherosclerosis 

    C) Arrhythmia 

    D) Hypotension 

    Ans: B) Atherosclerosis

Q. How many servings of fruits and vegetables are recommended daily for heart health? 

    A) 1-2 

    B) 3-4 

    C) 5-7 

    D) 8-10 

    Ans: C) 5-7

Q. Which substance in tobacco smoke damages the heart and blood vessels? 

    A) Carbon dioxide 

    B) Nicotine 

    C) Oxygen 

    D) Helium 

    Ans: B) Nicotine

Q. Approximately how many people die from cardiovascular diseases each year worldwide? 

    A) 5 million 

    B) 9 million 

    C) 17 million 

    D) 25 million 

    Ans: C) 17 million

Q. Cardiovascular diseases are responsible for what percentage of global deaths? 

    A) 20% 

    B) 31% 

    C) 40% 

    D) 50% 

    Ans: B) 31%

Q. Which region has the highest mortality rate from cardiovascular diseases? 

    A) Europe 

    B) Africa 

    C) Asia 

    D) North America 

    Ans: C) Asia

Q. Which country launched the “Million Hearts” initiative to prevent heart disease? 

    A) UK 

    B) India 

    C) USA 

    D) Canada 

    Ans: C) USA

Q. Which gender has a higher risk of developing heart disease at a younger age? 

    A) Men 

    B) Women 

    C) Both equally 

    D) It varies with location 

    Ans: A) Men

Q. What percentage of heart disease deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries? 

    A) 20% 

    B) 40% 

    C) 75% 

    D) 95% 

    Ans: C) 75%

Q. Which country is known for having one of the lowest rates of heart disease, often attributed to the Mediterranean diet? 

    A) Japan 

    B) France 

    C) Italy 

    D) USA 

    Ans: C) Italy

Q. What is the projected number of cardiovascular disease deaths globally by 2030? 

    A) 10 million 

    B) 15 million 

    C) 23 million 

    D) 30 million 

    Ans: C) 23 million

Q. Which group of people is at the highest risk of developing heart disease? 

    A) Adolescents 

    B) People over 65 

    C) Children under 10 

    D) Athletes 

    Ans: B) People over 65

Q. What percentage of cardiovascular diseases are caused by lifestyle factors like diet and physical activity? 

    A) 10% 

    B) 25% 

    C) 50% 

    D) 80% 

    Ans: D) 80%

Q. What was the theme of World Heart Day 2023? 

    A) Use Heart, Know Heart 

    B) Heart Heroes 

    C) My Heart, Your Heart 

    D) Keep the Beat 

    Ans: A) Use Heart, Know Heart

Q. World Heart Day encourages people to take which action? 

    A) Use more salt 

    B) Smoke less 

    C) Eat fast food 

    D) Know their heart health 

    Ans: D) Know their heart health

Q. In which year did the theme “Heart Heroes” take place for World Heart Day? 

    A) 2017 

    B) 2018 

    C) 2019 

    D) 2020 

    Ans: C) 2019

Q. Which of the following organizations collaborates with the World Heart Federation to promote World Heart Day? 

    A) Red Cross 

    B) UNICEF 

    C) World Health Organization (WHO) 

    D) UNDP 

    Ans: C) World Health Organization (WHO)

Q. What is one of the main focuses of the 2024 World Heart Day campaign? 

    A) Planting trees 

    B) Digital health for heart care 

    C) Sports activities 

    D) Urban planning 

    Ans: B) Digital health for heart care

Q. Which of the following is a non-communicable disease affecting the heart? 

    A) Diabetes 

    B) Coronary artery disease 

    C) Tuberculosis 

    D) Influenza 

    Ans: B) Coronary artery disease

Q. What is arrhythmia? 

    A) A disease causing blood clots 

    B) Irregular heartbeats 

    C) High cholesterol 

    D) Blockage in arteries 

    Ans: B) Irregular heartbeats

Q. Which of the following is NOT a common treatment for heart disease? 

    A) Lifestyle changes 

    B) Surgery 

    C) Radiation therapy 

    D) Medication 

    Ans: C) Radiation therapy

Q. Which of the following heart conditions is characterized by the narrowing of the aortic valve? 

    A) Arrhythmia 

    B) Aortic stenosis 

    C) Cardiomyopathy 

    D) Endocarditis 

    Ans: B) Aortic stenosis

Q. Heart failure is a condition where the heart cannot do which of the following? 

    A) Pump blood efficiently 

    B) Function without pain 

    C) Regulate temperature 

    D) Stop cholesterol formation 

    Ans: A) Pump blood efficiently

Q. Which technology is encouraged on World Heart Day to track heart health? 

    A) Virtual Reality 

    B) Smartwatches 

    C) 3D Printing 

    D) Drones 

    Ans: B) Smartwatches

Q. Telemedicine has become increasingly important for which aspect of heart health? 

    A) Heart surgeries 

    B) Remote monitoring 

    C) Physical check-ups 

    D) Fitness activities 

    Ans: B) Remote monitoring

Q. Digital health solutions help manage which risk factor for cardiovascular disease? 

    A) High salt intake 

    B) Genetics 

    C) Sedentary lifestyle 

    D) Air pollution 

    Ans: C) Sedentary lifestyle

Q. Smartwatches help track which critical measure for heart health? 

    A) Blood oxygen levels 

    B) Heart rate 

    C) Cholesterol levels 

    D) Blood sugar 

    Ans: B) Heart rate

Q. Which mineral is essential for maintaining heart rhythm? 

    A) Sodium 

    B) Potassium 

    C) Iron 

    D) Zinc 

    Ans: B) Potassium

Q. Heart attacks are caused by a blockage in which type of blood vessel? 

    A) Veins 

    B) Arteries 

    C) Capillaries 

    D) Aorta 

    Ans: B) Arteries

Q. How much sleep is recommended to maintain optimal heart health? 

    A) 3-4 hours 

    B) 5-6 hours 

    C) 7-8 hours 

    D) 9-10 hours 

    Ans: C) 7-8 hours

Q. Which hormone, when produced in excess, can increase the risk of heart disease? 

    A) Insulin 

    B) Cortisol 

    C) Melatonin 

    D) Testosterone 

    Ans: B) Cortisol

Q. Which of the following foods is considered heart-healthy? 

    A) Fried chicken 

    B) Whole grains 

    C) Red meat 

    D) Candy 

    Ans: B) Whole grains

Q. Which practice is beneficial for lowering stress, a risk factor for heart disease? 

    A) Overeating 

    B) Meditation 

    C) Excessive caffeine consumption 

    D) Sleeping late 

    Ans: B) Meditation