Assertion (A): | Techniques of molecular biology may be very helpful in prevention of certain cancers. |
Reason (R): | Techniques of molecular biology can be applied to detect genes in individuals with inherited susceptibility to certain cancers. |
1. | Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly explains (A). |
2. | (A) is True; (R) is False |
3. | (A) is False; (R) is True |
4. | Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not correctly explain (A). |
Assertion (A): | Many cancer patients are given substances called biological response modifiers such as α-interferon. |
Reason (R): | Tumor cells have been shown to avoid detection and destruction by immune system. |
1. | Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly explains (A). |
2. | (A) is True; (R) is False |
3. | (A) is False; (R) is True |
4. | Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not correctly explain (A). |
Assertion (A): | Cocaine has a potent stimulating action on central nervous system, producing a sense of euphoria and increased energy. |
Reason (R): | Cocaine interferes with the transport of the neuro-transmitter dopamine. |
1. | Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly explains (A) |
2. | (A) is True; (R) is False |
3. | (A) is False; (R) is True |
4. | Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not correctly explain (A). |
I: | Self-medication |
II: | Consuming drugs for non-medicinal purposes |
III: | Use in amounts/frequency that impairs one’s physical, physiological or psychological functions |
Assertion (A): | Smoking causes oxygen deficiency in the body. |
Reason (R): | Smoking increases carbon monoxide (CO) content in blood and reduces the concentration of haembound oxygen. |
1. | Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly explains (A). |
2. | (A) is True; (R) is False |
3. | (A) is False; (R) is True |
4. | Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not correctly explain (A). |
Statement I: | Addiction is a psychological attachment to certain effects –such as euphoria and a temporary feeling of well-being–associated with drugs and alcohol. |
Statement II: | Dependence is the tendency of the body to manifest a characteristic and unpleasant withdrawal syndrome if regular dose of drugs/alcohol is abruptly discontinued. |
I: | is located within the lining of the major tracts (respiratory, digestive and urogenital tracts). |
II: | constitutes about 5 % of the lymphoid tissue in human body |
Assertion (A): | It is very important that the HIV/AIDS infected persons are not isolated from family and society. |
Reason (R): | HIV/AIDS is not an infectious disease. |
1. | Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly explains Assertion. |
2. | (A) is True; (R) is False |
3. | (A) is False; (R) is True |
4. | Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not correctly explain (A). |