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UPSC 2006 · Q6 · Science & Technology › Health & Diseases · Save

Consider the following statements:

  1. Caffeine, a constituent of tea and coffee, is a diuretic.
  2. Citric acid is used in soft drinks.
  3. Ascorbic acid is essential for the formation of bones and teeth.
  4. Citric acid is a good substitution for ascorbic acid in our nutrition.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: (b) 1, 2 and 3 only
UPSC 2006 · Q41 · Science & Technology › Health & Diseases · Save

Consider the following statements:

  1. Meningococcal Meningitis is transmitted from person to person by mosquito bites.
  2. Vomiting and neck pain are two of the symptoms of Meningococcal meningitis.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (b) 2 only
UPSC 2006 · Q48 · Science & Technology › Health & Diseases · Save

Which one among the following is not a good source of nutritional calcium?

(a) Rice
(b) Ragi
(c) Skimmed milk
(d) Egg
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Answer: (a) Rice
UPSC 2006 · Q147 · Science & Technology › Health & Diseases · Save

Consider the following statements:

  1. ELISA test is employed as the first and most basic test for an individual to detect cancer.
  2. Almost 50% of human beings have Rh+ blood while the remaining have Rh- blood.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2