With reference to “ZyCoV-D Vaccine” consider the following statements:1.It is the world’s first and India’s indigenously developed DNA based vaccine for Covid-19.2.It has been developed by Bharat Biotech International Limited (BBIL).3.It is a needle-free vaccine approved for children over 12 years.Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q. With reference to “ZyCoV-D Vaccine” consider the following statements:
1.It is the world’s first and India’s indigenously developed DNA based vaccine for Covid-19.
2.It has been developed by Bharat Biotech International Limited (BBIL).
3.It is a needle-free vaccine approved for children over 12 years.
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: C

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 and 3 are correct. ZyCoV-D Vaccine is the world’s first and India’s indigenously developed DNA based vaccine for Covid-19. It is a needle-free vaccine approved for children over 12 years.

Statement 2 is incorrect. It has been developed by Zydus Cadila in partnership with the Department of Biotechnology in the Ministry of Science & Technology under ‘Mission Covid Suraksha’ through BIRAC.

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