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UPSC 2017 · Q31 · Science & Technology › Health & Diseases · Save

Consider the following statements :

  1. In tropical regions, Zika virus disease is transmitted by the same mosquito that transmits dengue.
  2. Sexual transmission of Zika virus disease is possible.

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: (c) Both 1 and 2
UPSC 2017 · Q73 · Science & Technology › Health & Diseases · Save

Consider the following pairs : Commonly used / Unwanted or consumed materials controversial chemicals likely to be found in them

  1. Lipstick – Lead
  2. Soft drinks – Brominated vegetable oils
  3. Chinese fast food – Monosodium glutamate

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3