Question

Choose the correct statements among the following:
I. Bird flu is a fungal disease affecting poultry.
II. Propolis is bee glue used to seal the cracks in the honeycomb.
III. The world's livestock population in India and China together is more than 70%, but their contribution to world's farm produce is 25%.
IV. Inactivated whole agent vaccine acts against typhoid.
Which combination of statements is correct?

• A. I, III
• B. II, IV
• C. II, III
• D. I, IV

Hint:

When studying global agriculture statistics, it’s important to consider regional differences in productivity and economic impact.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

To solve the problem, we need to evaluate the truth of each statement regarding various topics.

1. Analyzing the Statements:

Statement I: "Bird flu is a fungal disease affecting poultry." This statement is incorrect. Bird flu is a viral disease, not fungal, affecting poultry. - Statement II: "Propolis is bee glue used to seal the cracks in the honeycomb." This statement is correct. Propolis is a resin-like substance collected by bees and used to seal cracks in the hive.
Statement III: "The world's livestock population in India and China together is more than 70%, but the contribution to the world's farm produce is 25%." This statement is correct. India and China have a significant share of the global livestock population, but their contribution to the world’s farm produce is relatively lower.
Statement IV: "Inactivated whole agent vaccine acts against typhoid." This statement is correct. Inactivated vaccines are used for the prevention of typhoid.

2. Conclusion:
Based on the analysis of the statements, the correct combination of true statements is:

Final Answer:
The correct option is (C) II, III.