World Blood Donor Day Quiz (20 Questions)

1. When is World Blood Donor Day celebrated?

A) 12 June
B) 13 June
C) 14 June
D) 15 June
Answer: C) 14 June

2. World Blood Donor Day commemorates the birthday of which famous scientist?

A) Alexander Fleming
B) Karl Landsteiner
C) Edward Jenner
D) Louis Pasteur
Answer: B) Karl Landsteiner

3. What was Karl Landsteiner famous for?

A) Discovery of antibiotics
B) Invention of the vaccine
C) Discovery of blood groups
D) Discovery of DNA
Answer: C) Discovery of blood groups

4. What is the main slogan of World Blood Donor Day 2024?

A) “Give Blood and Keep the World Beating”
B) “Safe Blood for All”
C) “20 Years of Celebrating Giving: Thank You Blood Donors!”
D) “Be a Hero, Donate Blood”
Answer: C) “20 Years of Celebrating Giving: Thank You Blood Donors!”

5. Who organizes World Blood Donor Day globally?

A) United Nations
B) Red Cross
C) World Health Organization
D) World Blood Council
Answer: C) World Health Organization

6. What is the minimum age to donate blood in most countries?

A) 15
B) 16
C) 17
D) 18
Answer: D) 18

7. How often can a healthy adult donate whole blood?

A) Every 15 days
B) Every 8 weeks
C) Once a year
D) Every 2 weeks
Answer: B) Every 8 weeks

8. What is the average volume of blood taken during a donation?

A) 250 ml
B) 350 ml
C) 450-500 ml
D) 750 ml
Answer: C) 450-500 ml

9. Which of these is not a major blood group?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) O
Answer: C) C

10. Which blood group is considered a universal donor?

A) A+
B) O+
C) AB+
D) O−
Answer: D) O−

11. What is plasma?

A) Red pigment in blood
B) White blood cells
C) The fluid part of blood
D) Platelets
Answer: C) The fluid part of blood

12. Can a person donate blood if they have a cold or flu?

A) Yes
B) No
C) Only with medicine
D) Only if symptoms are mild
Answer: B) No

13. Which vitamin helps in the formation of red blood cells?

A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin C
C) Vitamin D
D) Vitamin B12
Answer: D) Vitamin B12

14. Which organ produces most of the blood cells?

A) Liver
B) Kidney
C) Bone marrow
D) Heart
Answer: C) Bone marrow

15. What is hemoglobin?

A) A protein that transports oxygen
B) A type of blood cell
C) An enzyme
D) A hormone
Answer: A) A protein that transports oxygen

16. Which of the following is NOT a component separated from donated blood?

A) Red Blood Cells
B) Plasma
C) Insulin
D) Platelets
Answer: C) Insulin

17. Blood donation helps in reducing the risk of:

A) Diabetes
B) Hypertension
C) Heart attack
D) Cancer
Answer: C) Heart attack

18. Which organization in India manages blood donations?

A) AIIMS
B) Red Cross India
C) National Blood Transfusion Council
D) Indian Medical Association
Answer: C) National Blood Transfusion Council

19. How long does it typically take to donate a unit of blood?

A) 5-7 minutes
B) 10-15 minutes
C) 30-45 minutes
D) 1 hour
Answer: B) 10-15 minutes

20. What should a donor do after giving blood?

A) Start running
B) Lie down for 10 minutes and drink water
C) Eat oily food
D) Take a bath immediately
Answer: B) Lie down for 10 minutes and drink water