Question

i. In the line, ‘and therefore the pertinence to report dengue disease’ , the word pertinence does not mean

a. Importance

b. Ignorance

c. Relevance

d. Appropriateness


ii. According to the WHO report, around 70% of the dengue cases from around the world,

a. Affect people in Asia

b. Misdiagnosed in Asia

c. Do not occur in Asia

d. Remain untreated in Asia


iii. The actual number of dengue cases are more than the figures in the reports because:

a. There has been a misprint

b. Cases reported late

c. Cases are under-reported

d. Cases constantly increase


iv. Choose the option that is correct about the rise in the number of dengue cases

a. Rise in dengue is due to rise in tourism

b. Dengue is being tested and reported in vast numbers

c. Dengue is a communicable disease

d. Dengue spread is uncontrollable


v. According to this WHO report which year recorded the maximum number of Dengue cases?

a. 2017

b. 2015

c. 2020

d. 2019​

Answer 1

Answer:

i.ignorance

ii.a

III.b

4.d

5.d

Answer 2

Answer:

The right options are:

• Ignorance (option b).
• Affect people in Asia (option a).
• Cases are under-reported (option c).
• Dengue spread is uncontrollable (option d).
• 2019 (option d).

Explanation:

• Pertinence means relevance in the above sentence. Its synonyms include the words "importance" and "appropriateness." Thus, the word pertinence does not mean ignorance. Therefore, option b is the right answer.

• According to the WHO report, around 70% of the dengue cases from around the world affect people in Asia. South-East Asia is most prone to dengue among the other Asian countries. Therefore, option a is the right answer.

• The actual number of dengue cases is more than the figures in the reports because the cases are under-reported. A majority of cases are self-managed or mild. Therefore, the actual number of cases is under-reported or misdiagnosed. Thus, option c is the right one.

• The rise in the number of dengue cases is because dengue spread is uncontrollable. Even after the discovery of vaccination, people were affected by the disease. Also, dengue becomes dangerous if the person experiences their first natural dengue after vaccination. Thus, option d is the right answer.

• According to WHO report, the year 2019, recorded the maximum number of dengue cases. During the year, all regions were affected, and Afghanistan reported its first case ever since the introduction of this disease. Thus, option d is the right answer.