Q. With reference to Tuberculosis (TB) consider the following statements:
1.It is a major cause of illness and death in India.
2.Eliminating TB is an important target under the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
3.It is caused by Poliovirus.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 and 2 are correct. TB is a major cause of illness and death in India. Eliminating TB is an important target under the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Statement 3 is incorrect. TB is a bacterial disease.

Source: ForumIAS

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