Question

Q. With reference to diseases, consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A.
  1 only
• B.
  2 only
• C.
  Both 1 and 2
• D.
  Neither 1 Nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Neither 1 Nor 2
Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: Congenital disease: The disease which is present from birth (e.g. hole in the heart in infants). They are caused by some genetic abnormality or metabolic disorder or malfunctioning of an organ.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Acquired disease: The disease which may occur after birth during one’s lifetime.