Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement I : Severe ulcerative colitis is characterised by more than four motions a day together with one or more signs of systemic illness.
Statement II : Acute Pancreatitis is defined as an acute condition presenting with abdominal pain and usually associated with raised pancreatic enzyme levels in the blood or urine as a result of pancreatic inflammation.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
• B. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
• C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
• D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Hint:

Severe ulcerative colitis = frequent stools + systemic signs; acute pancreatitis = raised pancreatic enzymes + abdominal pain.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Statement I is correct because severe ulcerative colitis is defined clinically by having more than four bowel motions per day along with systemic signs like fever, tachycardia, or anemia.
This matches standard diagnostic guidelines for severe cases.
Statement II is also correct — acute pancreatitis is characterized by sudden onset abdominal pain, often radiating to the back, and is confirmed by elevated pancreatic enzymes (amylase or lipase) in blood or urine.
These enzyme levels reflect inflammation and pancreatic cell damage.
Therefore, both statements are factually accurate.
So, option (1) is the correct answer.