UPSC Prelims 2004·GS1·science-and-technology·science and technology

Consider the following statements: 1. Femur is the longest bone in the human body. 2. Cholera is a disease caused by bacteria. 3. ‘Athlete’s foot’ is a disease caused by virus. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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  1. A1 and 2Correct
  2. B2 and 3
  3. C1 and 3
  4. D1, 2 and 3

Explanation

Statement 1: Femur is indeed the longest and strongest bone in the human body. This statement is correct. Statement 2: Cholera is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. This statement is correct. Statement 3: Athlete's foot (tinea pedis) is a common fungal infection that affects the skin on the feet. It is caused by dermatophyte fungi, not by a virus. This statement is incorrect. Since statements 1 and 2 are correct, and statement 3 is incorrect, the correct option is A (1 and 2).
science-and-technology: Consider the following statements: 1. Femur is the longest bone in the human body. 2. Cholera is a disease caused by bac

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