Plant quarantine is vital to prevent the introduction of

1) Non-indigenous potentially damaging pests in the country

2) Diseases of plants in host country

Which of the above is/are correct?

With refence to Cyanotoxins, consider the following statements.

1) They are produced by viruses.

2) They remain undetected at the micro-level even by a bio-sensor.

3) Microcystins is a cyanotoxin.

4) They can be found in water bodies like oceans.

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Tuberculosis (TB) in India is under-reported. Which of the following can be the appropriate reason(s) for the same?

1) TB, as a disease condition, is stigmatized in the country.

2) We lack the technique to detect Multi-drug resistant TB.

3) TB skin and blood tests, that are quite popular, are not cent percent effective in detecting TB.

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You would often see the term “Schedule H1 Drug” printed on some medicines. These are the drugs that are

1) Dangerous to take except in accordance with the medical advice

2) Should not be sold on retail outlets

Which of the above is/are correct?

Which of the following steps help prevent the spread of Influenza?

1) Getting anti-bacterial vaccination and drugs

2) Avoiding touching one’s eyes, nose or mouth

3) Early self-isolation of those having symptoms of Influenza

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