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Consider the following statements:
- 1.In tropical regions, Zika virus disease is transmitted by the same mosquito that transmits dengue.
- 2.Sexual transmission of Zika virus disease is possible. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 only
- B.2 only
- C.Both 1 and 2
- D.Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: C. Both 1 and 2
Zika virus is primarily transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which are also vectors for dengue, chikungunya, and yellow fever, and are common in tropical and subtropical regions. Furthermore, scientific research and public health advisories have confirmed that Zika virus can be transmitted sexually, in addition to vector-borne transmission. Therefore, both statements accurately reflect the known epidemiology and transmission routes of Zika virus.
Source: UPSC gs1 2017