Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Ketoprofen and Aceclofenac are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) commonly used as pain relievers and to reduce inflammation in various conditions.
2.Recently, Ketoprofen and Aceclofenac have been approved to be used for the treatment of animals under the supervision of registered medical practitioner.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is correct. Ketoprofen and Aceclofenac are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) commonly used as pain relievers and to reduce inflammation in various conditions.

Statement 2 is incorrect. Ketoprofen and aceclofenac have been banned as they are harmful to cattle and can kill vultures too if they eat the carcasses of the animals that were administered with these two drugs.

Source: ForumIAS

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