UPSC Current Affairs Quiz — 7 October 2026

1.

Consider the following statements about pastoral communities in Gujarat:

1.The term Maldhari refers broadly to livestock-keeping communities rather than to a single caste or religion.

2.The Rabari and the Bharwad are among the communities that herd livestock in Gujarat.

3.Pastoralism in Gujarat is confined to the Saurashtra peninsula.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3

From: Maldharis: Rs 15 Lakh Scheme for Voluntary Relocation From Barda Open full article →

2.

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: A lion population at Barda Wildlife Sanctuary would not by itself safeguard Asiatic lions against an epidemic in Gir.

Statement-II: Barda lies relatively close to Gir in the same Saurashtra region, so one outbreak can reach both.

Statement-III: Preparing Barda for lions involves restocking wild prey and restoring habitat.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct and both of them explain Statement-I Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct, but only one of them explains Statement-I Only one of Statement-II and Statement-III is correct and that is the explanation of Statement-I Neither Statement-II nor Statement-III is correct

From: Maldharis: Rs 15 Lakh Scheme for Voluntary Relocation From Barda Open full article →

3.

Consider the following statements about the Forest Rights Act, 2006:

1.It recognises the grazing and seasonal resource access of nomadic or pastoralist communities as forest rights.

2.Its definition of forest land excludes National Parks and Sanctuaries.

3.Resettlement from a critical wildlife habitat requires, among other conditions, the Gram Sabha's free informed consent in writing.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3

From: Maldharis: Rs 15 Lakh Scheme for Voluntary Relocation From Barda Open full article →

4.

Match List I with List II:

List I (Registered livestock breed of Gujarat)

A. Banni

B. Kharai

C. Halari

D. Panchali

List II (Animal)

1.Sheep

2.Donkey

3.Camel

4.Buffalo

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1 A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1 A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2 A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1

From: Maldharis: Rs 15 Lakh Scheme for Voluntary Relocation From Barda Open full article →

5.

Consider the following statements about the Asiatic lion:

1.It now survives in the wild as a single population in the Gir-Saurashtra region of Gujarat.

2.It has a fold of loose skin along the belly that African lions lack.

3.Its adult males usually live in separate units rather than permanently within the female prides.

4.Its adult males have fuller manes than African males, covering the ears.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only 1, 2 and 3 only 2, 3 and 4 only 1, 2, 3 and 4

From: Maldharis: Rs 15 Lakh Scheme for Voluntary Relocation From Barda Open full article →

6.

Consider the following statements about submarines:

1.A nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) is designed to carry ballistic missiles.

2.A submarine that is nuclear-powered necessarily carries nuclear weapons.

3.A nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) is armed mainly with torpedoes and cruise missiles rather than strategic ballistic missiles.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3

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7.

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: A nuclear-powered submarine can stay submerged far longer than a conventional diesel-electric submarine.

Statement-II: The M51 missiles carried by France's ballistic missile submarines use solid propellant.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is not correct Statement-I is not correct, but Statement-II is correct

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8.

Consider the following statements about France's M51 missile and its M51.3 version:

1.The M51.3 fired from the submarine Le Vigilant in October 2026 carried a nuclear warhead.

2.The M51 is a three-stage ballistic missile.

3.The M51.3 was flight-tested from a land-based test centre before its first launch from a submarine.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3

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9.

Consider the following statements:

1.A nuclear triad consists of land-based missiles, aircraft and submarine-launched ballistic missiles.

2.India's nuclear triad was declared complete when Indian Naval Ship (INS) Arihant returned from its first deterrence patrol in 2018.

3.INS Arihant is a diesel-electric submarine.

4.France's present nuclear deterrent includes land-based ballistic missiles.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1, 2 and 4 only 2 and 3 only 1, 3 and 4 only 1 and 2 only

From: M51.3 Missile: Le Vigilant Makes the First Submarine Launch Open full article →

10.

In nuclear strategy, 'second-strike capability' refers to the ability to:

destroy an adversary's nuclear forces in a surprise attack before they can be launched intercept and destroy incoming ballistic missiles during their flight keep nuclear weapons only as a last resort after conventional forces have been defeated retaliate with nuclear weapons even after absorbing an adversary's nuclear attack

From: M51.3 Missile: Le Vigilant Makes the First Submarine Launch Open full article →

11.

Consider the following statements about rivers draining Bhutan:

1.The Chamkharchhu is a tributary of the Mangdechhu, which drains into the Manas river system.

2.The Manas joins the Brahmaputra as a left-bank tributary.

3.Manas Tiger Reserve in Assam has a contiguous boundary with Royal Manas National Park in Bhutan.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3

From: Chamkharchhu-I: 51:49 DGPC-Adani Power Venture for 770 MW Project Open full article →

12.

Consider the following statements:

1.In a build-own-operate-transfer (BOOT) project, the asset passes to the public authority after the concession.

2.Under engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), the government funds the work.

3.Under the hybrid annuity model (HAM), the government pays part of the cost during building.

4.Under HAM, the developer collects the tolls and bears the traffic risk.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only 2, 3 and 4 only 1, 2 and 3 only 1, 2, 3 and 4

From: Chamkharchhu-I: 51:49 DGPC-Adani Power Venture for 770 MW Project Open full article →

13.

Consider the following statements about operating hydropower stations:

1.Hydropower units take many hours to start, so they are suited only to supplying base load.

2.Running a station to meet peak demand can cause sharp fluctuations in river flow downstream.

3.A reregulating reservoir downstream of a peaking station stores its fluctuating releases and lets water out to meet environmental flow needs.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3

From: Chamkharchhu-I: 51:49 DGPC-Adani Power Venture for 770 MW Project Open full article →

14.

Consider the following statements about India-Bhutan power cooperation:

1.Chukha, Tala and Mangdechhu were inter-governmental projects financed by grant and loan.

2.Bhutan exports power to India all year round and never imports it from India.

3.Bhutanese electricity is also sold through Indian power exchanges.

4.Indian private firms are barred from developing hydropower projects in Bhutan.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 only 2 and 4 only 1, 3 and 4 only

From: Chamkharchhu-I: 51:49 DGPC-Adani Power Venture for 770 MW Project Open full article →

15.

Consider the following statements about classifying micro, small and medium enterprises:

1.An enterprise is classified on a composite criterion of investment in plant and machinery or equipment and annual turnover.

2.Separate investment ceilings apply to manufacturing enterprises and to service enterprises.

3.Exports are excluded when an enterprise's turnover is calculated for classification.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3

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16.

Consider the following types of investment funds:

1.Venture capital funds

2.Small and medium enterprise (SME) funds

3.Hedge funds

How many of the above are Category I Alternative Investment Funds under the regulations of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)?

Only one Only two All three None

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17.

Consider the following statements:

1.The Self-Reliant India (SRI) Fund provides growth capital to micro, small and medium enterprises through daughter funds, as equity or quasi-equity.

2.The Rs 10,000 crore Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Growth Fund approved in 2026 is a top-up of the SRI Fund.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

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18.

Consider the following statements comparing equity capital with a loan:

1.An equity investor acquires an ownership stake in the company.

2.Interest on a loan is payable whether or not the borrower earns a profit.

3.If a company is liquidated, its equity shareholders are paid before its creditors.

4.An equity investor shares in the risk of losses as well as in future gains.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only 2, 3 and 4 only 1, 3 and 4 only 1, 2 and 4 only

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19.

Consider the following statements about the Pradhan Mantri GatiShakti National Master Plan:

1.It is a digital platform that puts many ministries' infrastructure data on a geographic information system.

2.It was developed by the Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N).

3.Its seven engines include ports, waterways and airports besides railways and roads.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3

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20.

Match List I with List II:

List I (Digital system)

A. Vahan

B. Sarathi

C. FASTag

D. E-way bill

List II (Purpose)

1.Electronic payment of highway tolls

2.Records of vehicle registration

3.Document for moving goods under the Goods and Services Tax

4.Records of driving licences

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3 A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3 A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1 A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1

From: ITLA: Cabinet Approves SPV to Appraise Rs 500 Crore-Plus Projects Open full article →

21.

Consider the following statements:

1.The National Logistics Policy, 2022 complements the GatiShakti National Master Plan.

2.The policy aims to bring India's logistics costs to global benchmark levels by 2030.

3.The Logistics Performance Index is published by the World Bank.

4.The Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) report ranks countries.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only 2, 3 and 4 only 1, 2, 3 and 4 1, 2 and 3 only

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22.

Consider the following statements about the Integrated Transport and Logistics Authority approved in 2026:

1.It is to be a special purpose vehicle, a separate entity created for a defined task.

2.It will take over the financial appraisal of large central infrastructure projects from the existing mechanisms.

3.It is to prepare a national transport master plan looking at least ten years ahead.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3

From: ITLA: Cabinet Approves SPV to Appraise Rs 500 Crore-Plus Projects Open full article →

23.

Consider the following statements about the cheetah:

1.It is the only living species of the genus Acinonyx.

2.Unlike most cats, it hunts mainly by day.

3.It can roar like a lion.

4.Adult males often live in lifelong coalitions of littermates, while adult females are solitary.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Only one Only two Only three All four

From: Veerangana Durgavati: Cheetahs Vyom and Neera Moved From Kuno Open full article →

24.

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: Cheetahs often lose their kills to larger predators.

Statement-II: Built for speed, with a light frame and small teeth, the cheetah is a poor fighter and tends to flee rather than defend its kill.

Statement-III: Cheetahs return to a kill over several days, giving other predators time to find it.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct and both of them explain Statement-I Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct, but only one of them explains Statement-I Only one of Statement-II and Statement-III is correct and that is the explanation of Statement-I Neither Statement-II nor Statement-III is correct

From: Veerangana Durgavati: Cheetahs Vyom and Neera Moved From Kuno Open full article →

25.

Consider the following statements about the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh:

1.It brings together the landscapes of the Nauradehi and Durgavati wildlife sanctuaries.

2.It is named after the Gond queen of Garha-Katanga who resisted the Mughal forces of Akbar.

3.It was the first site in India to receive cheetahs under Project Cheetah.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3

From: Veerangana Durgavati: Cheetahs Vyom and Neera Moved From Kuno Open full article →

26.

Consider the following statements:

1.The Asiatic cheetah now survives in the wild only in Iran.

2.In the 1970s, India held talks with Iran on obtaining Asiatic cheetahs in exchange for Asiatic lions.

3.The cheetahs brought to India under Project Cheetah belong to the Asiatic subspecies.

4.Kuno had been prepared for relocating Asiatic lions before it was chosen for cheetahs.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 4 only 2, 3 and 4 only 1, 2, 3 and 4

From: Veerangana Durgavati: Cheetahs Vyom and Neera Moved From Kuno Open full article →

27.

Consider the following statements about air at high altitudes:

1.Air density decreases with height above sea level.

2.At about 5,000 metres, oxygen makes up a much smaller percentage of the air than at sea level.

3.Water boils at a lower temperature at high altitude than at sea level.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3

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28.

Consider the following statements about a falling parachutist:

1.A parachute slows the descent mainly by increasing the drag acting on the falling body.

2.At terminal velocity, the drag on the falling body has fallen to zero.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

From: High-Altitude Parachute: DRDO's First Live Jump at 16,000 ft AMSL Open full article →

29.

A parachute descending through the thin air over a drop zone at about 4,000 metres settles to a steady descent speed. Compared with the same parachute and load near sea level, this speed is:

lower, because gravity is much weaker at that altitude higher, because less dense air produces less drag at a given speed the same, because the steady speed depends only on the canopy's size and shape lower, because the load weighs less where air pressure is lower

From: High-Altitude Parachute: DRDO's First Live Jump at 16,000 ft AMSL Open full article →

30.

Consider the following statements about military parachutes:

1.The Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE), Agra, is a Defence Research and Development Organisation laboratory.

2.The Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification certifies the airworthiness of designs.

3.The Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance designs the parachutes that ADRDE tests.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3

From: High-Altitude Parachute: DRDO's First Live Jump at 16,000 ft AMSL Open full article →

31.

In a static-line parachute jump:

the jumper free-falls to a low altitude before opening the parachute by hand the jumper opens the parachute high, soon after exit, and glides a long distance to the target a line fixed to the aircraft pulls the parachute open as the jumper falls away the parachute opens only after the jumper has reached terminal velocity in free fall

From: High-Altitude Parachute: DRDO's First Live Jump at 16,000 ft AMSL Open full article →

32.

Consider the following statements about camera traps in tiger monitoring:

1.Individual tigers can be identified from camera-trap photographs by their stripe patterns.

2.Camera traps are commonly set in pairs so that both flanks of a passing animal are photographed.

3.Leopards cannot be identified individually from camera-trap photographs because they lack stripes.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3

From: Nameri Tiger Reserve: Recorded Tigers Up From 3 to 12 by 2024-25 Open full article →

33.

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: The number of tigers recorded in a reserve can rise between two surveys even if no cubs were born there in that period.

Statement-II: Tigers can move into a reserve from connected forests beyond its boundaries.

Statement-III: Wider camera coverage or greater survey effort can photograph tigers that were present earlier but missed.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct and both of them explain Statement-I Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct, but only one of them explains Statement-I Only one of Statement-II and Statement-III is correct and that is the explanation of Statement-I Neither Statement-II nor Statement-III is correct

From: Nameri Tiger Reserve: Recorded Tigers Up From 3 to 12 by 2024-25 Open full article →

34.

Consider the following statements about tiger monitoring in India:

1.The national tiger estimation is held every four years.

2.Phase-IV monitoring within tiger reserves is carried out every year.

3.The Monitoring System for Tigers - Intensive Protection and Ecological Status (M-STrIPES) logs patrol data.

4.The national estimation uses camera traps alone, with no field surveys of signs or prey.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only 2, 3 and 4 only 1, 2, 3 and 4 1, 2 and 3 only

From: Nameri Tiger Reserve: Recorded Tigers Up From 3 to 12 by 2024-25 Open full article →

35.

In estimating tiger numbers from camera traps by the capture-recapture method, a 'recapture' is:

the physical capture of a tiger a second time to replace its radio collar the return of a captive-bred tiger to the wild the first photograph of a tiger not seen in earlier photographs a later photograph of a tiger already identified from an earlier photograph

From: Nameri Tiger Reserve: Recorded Tigers Up From 3 to 12 by 2024-25 Open full article →

36.

Consider the following statements about the Press Council of India:

1.It was first set up in 1966 on the recommendation of the first Press Commission.

2.It was abolished during the Emergency and re-established under the Press Council Act, 1978.

3.It is a constitutional body set up under Article 19 of the Constitution.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3

From: Press Council of India: Why Its 13 Journalist Seats Matter Open full article →

37.

Which one of the following is NOT a function of the Press Council of India under the Press Council Act, 1978?

Building up a code of conduct for newspapers, news agencies and journalists Keeping under review developments likely to restrict the supply and dissemination of news of public interest Keeping under review cases of assistance received by newspapers from foreign sources Registering newspapers and allotting their titles

From: Press Council of India: Why Its 13 Journalist Seats Matter Open full article →

38.

The Chairman of the Press Council of India is nominated by a committee consisting of:

the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha and a person elected by the members of the Council the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and the Chief Justice of India the Minister of Information and Broadcasting, the Chief Justice of India and the Speaker of the Lok Sabha the Prime Minister, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the Minister of Information and Broadcasting

From: Press Council of India: Why Its 13 Journalist Seats Matter Open full article →

39.

Consider the following statements about the composition of the Press Council of India:

1.A retiring member can be renominated for any number of terms.

2.Five members are Members of Parliament: three nominated by the Lok Sabha Speaker and two by the Rajya Sabha Chairman.

3.The University Grants Commission, the Bar Council of India and the Sahitya Akademi each nominate one member.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3

From: Press Council of India: Why Its 13 Journalist Seats Matter Open full article →

40.

Consider the following statements about the powers of the Press Council of India:

1.It can inquire into a matter on which a proceeding is pending in a court of law.

2.It cannot compel a journalist to disclose the source of a news report.

3.It can comment in its decisions on the conduct of any authority, including the Government.

4.It can levy fees on registered newspapers and news agencies.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

2 and 3 only 1, 3 and 4 only 1, 2, 3 and 4 2, 3 and 4 only

From: Press Council of India: Why Its 13 Journalist Seats Matter Open full article →

41.

Consider the following countries:

1.Sudan

2.South Sudan

3.Egypt

Apart from Ethiopia, through how many of the above countries does the Blue Nile flow?

Only one Only two All three None

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42.

Consider the following statements about the Nile basin:

1.The Blue Nile flows out of Lake Tana in the Ethiopian highlands.

2.The White Nile's headwaters lie in the Lake Victoria region, fed by rivers that rise in Burundi and Rwanda.

3.The Atbara, which rises in the Ethiopian highlands, joins the main Nile in Sudan.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3

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43.

Consider the following statements about the Declaration of Principles on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam signed in 2015:

1.It was signed by all the countries of the Nile basin.

2.Its principles include equitable and reasonable utilisation and not causing significant harm.

3.It calls for agreed guidelines and rules on the first filling and the annual operation of the dam.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3

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44.

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: Hydroelectric generation is generally described as a non-consumptive use of water.

Statement-II: Water stored in a hydropower reservoir is not lost to evaporation.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is not correct Statement-I is not correct, but Statement-II is correct

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45.

Consider the following statements:

1.The 1959 agreement on the full utilisation of the Nile waters was concluded between Egypt and Sudan, and Ethiopia was not a party to it.

2.The Nile Basin Initiative, established in 1999, is an intergovernmental partnership of countries of the Nile basin.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

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46.

Consider the following statements about pets and plague:

1.Cats are particularly susceptible to plague and can be infected by eating infected rodents.

2.A cat ill with plague can pass the infection to its owner or a veterinarian through infectious droplets.

3.Pet dogs and cats can carry plague-infected fleas into homes.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3

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47.

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: The risk of plague to people and pets tends to rise after plague kills large numbers of rodents in an area.

Statement-II: When their rodent hosts die, hungry infected fleas seek other sources of blood.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is not correct Statement-I is not correct, but Statement-II is correct

From: Bubonic Plague: Oregon's 2024 Case Likely Caught From a Pet Cat Open full article →

48.

Consider the following statements:

1.The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) is a specialised agency of the United Nations.

2.WOAH was earlier known as the Office International des Epizooties.

3.The One Health approach seeks to balance and optimise the health of people, animals and ecosystems together.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3

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49.

In the ecology of plague, the term 'epizootic' refers to:

the constant, low-level presence of a disease in an animal population the transmission of an animal disease to humans a worldwide outbreak of a disease among humans an outbreak of disease among animals that affects many of them in an area within a short period

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50.

Consider the following statements about plague in the United States:

1.It is now maintained mainly by rats in large cities.

2.It arrived in 1900 on ships carrying infected rats and later spread from urban rats to rural rodent species.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

From: Bubonic Plague: Oregon's 2024 Case Likely Caught From a Pet Cat Open full article →