Question : Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.
Who would win in a fight, a lion or a tiger? Well, if size has anything to do with the matter, the tiger would win. That's because tigers are the largest of all cat species. They grow up to eleven feet long and weigh as much as 670 lbs This makes tigers the third largest land carnivore. The only larger land carnivores are polar bears and brown bears respectively. Tigers are not only large, but they are also fast. They can sprint as fast as 40 miles per hour for short distances and leap as far as 30 feet horizontally. This makes for an extremely dangerous pounce. You might not think that such large, fast, and ferocious creatures need help to survive, but they do. The tiger is an endangered species.
Despite all of the tiger's strengths, the future of the species is uncertain. Tigers face a very high risk of extinction. It is estimated that at the start of the 20th century, there were over 100,000 tigers living in the wild. By the turn of the century, the number of tigers outside of captivity dwindled to just over 3,000. Interestingly, the most serious threats that tigers face come from a much smaller species, one with an average weight of around 140lbs That species is Homo sapiens, better known as humans. Humans threaten tigers in primarily two ways: hunting and destroying habitat.
Tigers are hunted for many reasons. People have long valued the famous striped skins. Though trading tiger skins is now illegal in most parts of the world, tiger pelts are worth around 10,000 on the black-market. Though the fur would be incentive enough for most poachers, other parts of the tiger can also fetch a pretty penny. Some people in China and other Asian cultures believe that various tiger parts have healing properties. Traditional Chinese medicine calls for the use of tiger bones, amongst other parts, in some prescriptions.
Question:
From the passage which animal can be called the largest land carnivore?
Option 1: Tiger
Option 2: Brown Bear
Option 3: Polar bear
Option 4: Lion
Correct Answer: Polar bear
Solution : The correct option is 3 i.e 'Polar bear'
Explanation:
Let's examine the following statement:
This makes tigers the third largest land carnivore. The only larger land carnivores are polar bears and brown bears respectively.
From the above satement it can be said that the Polar bear is the largest land carnivore.
Question : Which of the following are the names of six Indian system of medicine and Ayush scheme of government of India?
Option 1: Siddha
Option 2: Naturopathy
Option 3: Homeopathy
Option 4: All of the above
Correct Answer: All of the above
Solution : The six Indian system of medicines-
- Ayurveda
- Yoga
- Unani
- Siddha
- Naturopathy
- Homeopathy
Hence Option D is correct.
Question : Which of the following are the names of six Indian system of medicine and Ayush scheme of government of India?
Option 1: Ayurveda
Option 2: Yoga
Option 3: Unani
Option 4: All of the above
Correct Answer: All of the above
Solution : The six Indian system of medicines-
- Ayurveda
- Yoga
- Unani
- Siddha
- Naturopathy
- Homeopathy
Hence Option D is correct.
Question : Case Study 7:
A group of consumers found that a particular medicine was being sold in the market without proper labeling and instructions. This posed a threat to their health and safety. What authority can they approach to address this issue?
Option 1: Consumer Protection Council
Option 2: National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
Option 3: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
Option 4: District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum
Correct Answer: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
Solution : The correct answer is (c) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
FSSAI is the regulatory authority responsible for ensuring food safety and standards in India, including the safety of food products and, in this case, medicines. They can take action to address the issue of improper labeling and safety concerns related to the medicine. Consumer Protection Councils typically focus on consumer education and awareness, while the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission and District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forums deal with consumer disputes and grievances.
Question : How did the town planning of Kolkata in the 19th century address issues of public health?
Option 1: By establishing quarantine zones
Option 2: By creating a network of public hospitals
Option 3: By implementing drainage and sewage systems
Option 4: By promoting traditional medicine practices
Correct Answer: By implementing drainage and sewage systems
Solution : The town planning of Kolkata in the 19th century addressed issues of public health by implementing drainage and sewage systems to improve sanitation and reduce the spread of diseases.
Question : Correct the matching:-
A: Curative medicine |
1:1949 |
B: NCERT |
2:Medical intervention during illness |
C: ICMR |
3:1961 |
Option 1: A:2, B:1 C:3
Option 2: A:1, B:2, C:3
Option 3: A:2, B:3, C:1
Option 4: A:3, B:1 C:2
Correct Answer: A:2, B:3, C:1
Solution : NCERT: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is an autonomous organization set up in 1961 by the Government of India to assist and advise the Central and State Governments on policies and programs for qualitative improvement in school education.
ICMR: On November 15, 1911, Sir Harcourt Butler founded ICMR under the name Indian Research Fund Association (IRFA). In 1949, it underwent a name change to become the Indian Council of Medical Research.
When treating medical diseases where a cure is seen to be possible or even likely, curative treatment, often known as curative medicine, is provided.
Hence option c is the correct answer.
Question : Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.
Who would win in a fight, a lion or a tiger? Well, if size has anything to do with the matter, the tiger would win. That's because tigers are the largest of all cat species. They grow up to eleven feet long and weigh as much as 670lbs. This makes tigers the third largest land carnivore. The only larger land carnivores are polar bears and brown bears respectively. Tigers are not only large, but they are also fast. They can sprint as fast as 40 miles per hour for short distances and leap as far as 30 feet horizontally. This makes for an extremely dangerous pounce. You might not think that such large, fast, and ferocious creatures need help to survive, but they do. The tiger is an endangered species.
Despite all of the tiger's strengths, the future of the species is uncertain. Tigers face a very high risk of extinction. It is estimated that at the start of the 20th century, there were over 100,000 tigers living in the wild. By the turn of the century, the number of tigers outside of captivity dwindled to just over 3,000. Interestingly, the most serious threats that tigers face come from a much smaller species, one with an average weight of around 140lbs That species is Homo sapiens, better known as humans. Humans threaten tigers in primarily two ways: hunting and destroying habitat.
Tigers are hunted for many reasons. People have long valued the famous striped skins. Though trading tiger skins is now illegal in most parts of the world, tiger pelts are worth around 10,000 on the black-market. Though the fur would be incentive enough for most poachers, other parts of the tiger can also fetch a pretty penny. Some people in China and other Asian cultures believe that various tiger parts have healing properties. Traditional Chinese medicine calls for the use of tiger bones, amongst other parts, in some prescriptions.
Question:
What is one of the primary reasons for the threat to tigers?
Option 1: Ecological imbalance
Option 2: Climate change
Option 3: Predators
Option 4: Humans
Correct Answer: Humans
Solution : The correct option is 4 i.e 'Humans.'
Explanation:
Let us look at the following passage lines: -
Interestingly, the most serious threats that tigers face come from a much smaller species, one with an average weight of around140 lbs.That species is Homo sapiens, better known as humans. Humans threaten tigers in primarily two ways: hunting and destroying habitat.
- From the above statement, we can conclude that the correct answer is option 4
Question : Case Study 7:
A group of consumers found that a particular medicine was being sold in the market without proper labeling and instructions. This posed a threat to their health and safety. What authority can they approach to address this issue?
Option 1: Consumer Protection Council
Option 2: National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
Option 3: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
Option 4: District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum
Correct Answer: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
Solution : The correct answer is (c) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
FSSAI is the regulatory authority responsible for ensuring food safety and standards in India, including the safety of food products and, in this case, medicines. They can take action to address the issue of improper labeling and safety concerns related to the medicine. Consumer Protection Councils typically focus on consumer education and awareness, while the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission and District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forums deal with consumer disputes and grievances.
Question : Assertion: AYUSH systems of medicine, such as Ayurveda and Yoga, are recognized as complementary to allopathic medicine.
Reason: AYUSH systems have their unique principles and practices, which provide holistic healthcare options.
Option 1: Both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
Option 2: Both assertion and reason are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
Option 3: Assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect.
Option 4: Assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct.
Correct Answer: Both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
Solution : The correct answer is (a) Both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
The assertion states that AYUSH systems of medicine, such as Ayurveda and Yoga, are recognized as complementary to allopathic medicine, which is correct. AYUSH stands for Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy. These systems of medicine are recognized and practiced in many countries, including India, as complementary to allopathic medicine. They are often integrated into healthcare systems to provide additional holistic healthcare options to patients.
The reason provided states that AYUSH systems have their unique principles and practices, which provide holistic healthcare options, and this is the correct explanation of the assertion. AYUSH systems of medicine have their own set of principles, philosophies, and practices that focus on holistic health and well-being. They emphasize natural remedies, lifestyle modifications, and preventive measures to maintain health and treat diseases. By offering a holistic approach, AYUSH systems complement allopathic medicine, which primarily focuses on disease management using pharmaceuticals and surgeries.
Therefore, both the assertion and reason are correct, and the reason serves as the correct explanation for why AYUSH systems of medicine are recognized as complementary to allopathic medicine.