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Q50. What is the importance of using Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines in India? 1. These vaccines are effective against pneumonia as well as meningitis and sepsis. 2. Dependence on antibiotics that are not effective against drug resistant bacteria can be reduced. 3. These vaccines have no side effects and cause no allergic reactions. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

What is the importance of using Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines in India?

  1. These vaccines are effective against pneumonia as well as meningitis and sepsis.
  2. Dependence on antibiotics that are not effective against drug resistant bacteria can be reduced.
  3. These vaccines have no side effects and cause no allergic reactions. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Correct Answer: Option (B) — 1 and 2 only

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Statement 1 is correct: Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs) protect against Streptococcus pneumoniae, which causes invasive diseases including pneumonia, meningitis, and sepsis. Statement 2 is correct: By preventing pneumococcal infections, the unnecessary and empiric use of antibiotics is decreased, reducing the selective pressure for antibiotic resistance. Statement 3 is incorrect: No medical vaccine is guaranteed to have zero side effects or cause no allergic reactions.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2020 (Q50)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicScience and Technology → Health & Medicine
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — 1 and 2 only

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2020 GS Paper I Question 50 (Science and Technology)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2020 Science and Technology (Health & Medicine) question is Option (B): "1 and 2 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Science and Technology" and micro-topic "Health & Medicine". You can explore all repeated questions from Health & Medicine in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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