Match the entries in column I (drug) and column II (disease) and select the correct answer.
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| Column I |
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Column II |
| P. L-dopa |
1. Parkinson's disease |
| Q. Taxol |
2. Influenza |
| R. Azidothymidine |
3. Cancer |
| S. Zanamivir |
4. AIDS |
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P-1; Q-2; R-3; S-4
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P-1; Q-3; R-4; S-2
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P-2; Q-1; R-4; S-3
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P-3; Q-2; R-4; S-1
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P-4; Q-3; R-2; S-1
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Levodopa (also called L-dopa) is the most commonly prescribed and most effective drug for controlling the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
Taxol is a cancer medication that interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body.
Zidovudine or azidothymidine (AZT) is a type of antiretroviral drug used for the treatment of HIV/AIDS infection.
Zanamivir is a neuraminidase inhibitor used in the treatment and prophylaxis of influenza caused by influenza A and B viruses.