Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Consider the following statements: 1. Every individual in the population is equally susceptible host for Swine Flu. 2. Antibiotics have no role in the primary treatment of Swine Flu. 3. To prevent the future spread of Swine Flu in the epidemic area, the swine (pigs) must all be culled. Which of the statement given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 only

  2. 2 only

  3. 2 and 3 only

  4. 1, 2 and 3

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is false because susceptibility to Swine Flu varies across populations based on prior immunity and age. Statement 2 is correct because Swine Flu is caused by a virus, making antibiotics ineffective unless secondary bacterial infections occur. Statement 3 is false because culling all pigs is neither practical nor scientifically necessary to prevent influenza spread.