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Consider the following statements:

  1. 1.Hepatitis B is several times more infectious than HIV/AIDS.
  2. 2.Hepatitis B can cause liver cancer. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.Both 1 and 2
  4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: C. Both 1 and 2

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is known to be significantly more infectious than the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) through various transmission routes such as blood and bodily fluids. Chronic HBV infection is a major risk factor for developing serious liver conditions, including cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer).

Source: UPSC gs1 2010

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