Virology: practice question

A Microbiology question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Microbiology · Virology

Sample item

What is the usual reservoir for Nipah virus outbreaks?

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

D. Fruit bats

Fruit bats are the natural reservoir of Nipah virus, with outbreaks involving animal intermediates or direct exposure to contaminated fruit products.

Option by option

  • A. Ticks

    Ticks transmit other arboviruses.

  • B. Freshwater snails

    Snails are schistosome hosts.

  • C. Domestic cats only

    Cats are not the usual reservoir.

  • D. Fruit bats (correct)

    Correct: fruit bats are the key reservoir.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

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What is the answer to this Microbiology question?

The best answer is D, Fruit bats. Fruit bats are the natural reservoir of Nipah virus, with outbreaks involving animal intermediates or direct exposure to contaminated fruit products.

Why is "Ticks" not the answer?

Ticks transmit other arboviruses.

Why is "Freshwater snails" not the answer?

Snails are schistosome hosts.

Why is "Domestic cats only" not the answer?

Cats are not the usual reservoir.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Virology in Microbiology. The correct option holds because: Correct: fruit bats are the key reservoir.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Virology?

Make a one-line identity card for each organism: shape and stain, defining test, toxin, disease and drug. Then use the flashcards and the other Microbiology questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.