Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The overuse of antibiotics in livestock can contribute to the development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Statement-II: Antibiotics are used in livestock to make them reproduce more. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: The overuse of antibiotics in livestock can contribute to the development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Statement-II: Antibiotics are used in livestock to make them reproduce more.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

[A] Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

[B] Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

[C] Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

[D] Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement-I is correct: The overuse of antibiotics in livestock can contribute to AMR due to the selective pressure it puts on bacteria, leading to the emergence of resistant strains.

Statement-II is incorrect because antibiotics are not used in livestock to make them reproduce more. Instead, antibiotics are used to prevent and treat diseases in livestock, and in some cases, to promote growth.

Hence, Statement-I is correct and Statement-II is incorrect.

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