GK Quiz on World Radiography Day 2024, Questions and Answers

World Radiography Day is an annual event celebrated on November 8th to honor the discovery of X-rays by Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen in 1895. This day recognizes the essential role that radiography and radiology play in modern healthcare, highlighting their importance in diagnostics, treatment planning, and patient care. World Radiography Day 2024 continues this tradition, focusing on technological advancements and the contributions of radiology professionals around the world.

World Radiography Day 2024

World Radiography Day, celebrated on November 8, honors Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, who discovered X-rays in 1895. This breakthrough transformed medical diagnosis and treatment by enabling non-invasive internal imaging. In 2024, the theme “Radiographers: Seeing the Unseen” recognizes radiographers’ vital role in patient care and highlights radiology’s significance in modern healthcare.

GK Quiz on World Radiography Day 2024

Get ready for an amazing GK quiz on World Radiography Day 2024! This quiz will test your knowledge about the discovery of X-rays, the importance of radiology, and the contributions of radiographers to healthcare.

 

Q1. What event does World Radiography Day commemorate?

A) Discovery of ultrasound

B) Discovery of X-rays

C) Invention of MRI

D) First use of CT scans

S1. Ans. (B)

Q2. In what year were X-rays discovered?

A) 1901

B) 1875

C) 1895

D) 1920

S2. Ans. (C)

Q3. What is the primary purpose of World Radiography Day?

A) Celebrate radiographers’ contributions

B) Promote radiology as a career

C) Raise public awareness about radiographic imaging and safety

D) Fundraise for new radiology equipment

S3. Ans. (C)

Q4. Who discovered X-rays?

A) Marie Curie

B) Nikola Tesla

C) Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen

D) Thomas Edison

S4. Ans. (C)

Q5. Since what year has the International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists celebrated World Radiography Day?

A) 1990

B) 2000

C) 2005

D) 2007

S5. Ans. (D)

Q6. Which country’s radiographers’ association is known as the Society of Radiographers (SoR)?

A) United States

B) Nigeria

C) India

D) United Kingdom

S6. Ans. (D)

Q7. Which radiographers’ association in Nigeria celebrates World Radiography Day?

A) Nigerian Radiology Society

B) Association of Radiographers of Nigeria

C) Nigerian Medical Association

D) Radiology Practitioners of Nigeria

S7. Ans. (B)

Q8. Who raised the theme for World Radiography Day?

A) Dr. Praveen Sharma

B) Mr. Shivakant Vajpai

C) Mr. Rajesh Khanna

D) Dr. Arun Gupta

S8. Ans. (B)

Q9. When is World Radiography Day celebrated annually?

A) 8 November

B) 7 October

C) 15 December

D) 3 March

S9. Ans. (A)

Q10. Which organization has marked 8 November as World Radiography Day since 2007?

A) World Health Organization (WHO)

B) United Nations (UN)

C) International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists (ISRRT)

D) International Radiology Group (IRG)

S10. Ans. (C)