Question
For two statements are given-one labelled Assertion and the other labelled Reason. Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
  1. Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
  2. Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
  3. Assertion is true, but reason is false.
  4. Both assertion and reason are false.
Assertion: All sexually transmitted diseases are completely curable if it is detected and treated properly in primary stage.
Reason: HIV infection is completely curable with drugs like Zidovudine, Didanosine and Azidothymidine.

Answer

  1. Both assertion and reason are false.

Explanation:

HIV infection, hepatitis-B and genital herpes are incurable STDs. HIV infection causes AIDS. Although there is no cure of AIDS, yet use of certain drugs like Zidovudine, Azidothymidine and Didanosine can prolong the life of AIDS patient.

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