Consider the following statements: In tropical regions, Zika virus disease is transmitted by ‘the same mosquito that transmits dengue. Sexual transmission of Zika virus disease is possible Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

In tropical regions, Zika virus disease is transmitted by ‘the same mosquito that transmits dengue.
Sexual transmission of Zika virus disease is possible

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2017 Prelims]

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c)

Explanation:

Zika virus disease is spread by the same Aedes species mosquito responsible for transmitting dengue and chikungunya viruses in tropical regions. Therefore, statement 1 is correct.
Zika can be transmitted through mosquito bites, as well as intrauterine infection, and can be sexually transmitted even if the infected person is asymptomatic, as stated in statement 2.

Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding anti-defection?

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Consider the following statements: The Parliament of India can place a particular law in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India. The validity of a law placed in the Ninth Schedule cannot be examined by any court and no judgement can be made on it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

Consider the following statements: The Parliament of India can place a particular law in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India. The validity of a law placed in the Ninth Schedule cannot be examined by any court and no judgement can be made on it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

Under which Schedule of the Constitution of India can the transfer of tribal land to private parties for mining be declared null and void?

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The Ninth Schedule was introduced in the Constitution of India during the prime ministership of

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Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding anti-defection?

The provisions in Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order to

Under which Schedule of the Constitution of India can the transfer of tribal land to private parties for mining be declared null and void?

The Ninth Schedule was introduced in the Constitution of India during the prime ministership of

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Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding anti-defection?

The provisions in Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order to

Under which Schedule of the Constitution of India can the transfer of tribal land to private parties for mining be declared null and void?

The Ninth Schedule was introduced in the Constitution of India during the prime ministership of

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