Q. Consider the following statements about Polio:
1.Polio is a highly infectious viral disease that primarily affects children under 5 years of age.
2.Two types of vaccines are available for Polio: Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) and Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV).
3.India was officially declared polio-free in 2018.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is correct: Polio is a highly infectious viral disease mainly affecting children under 5.
  • Statement 2 is correct: Both Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) and Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) are used to prevent polio.
  • Statement 3 is incorrect: India was officially declared polio-free in 2014, not 2018.

Source– BBC

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