Question

Read the following statements.

(A) The lips and fingernails may turn gay to bluish in colour in severe cases of typhoid.
(B) Rhinoviruses infect the nose and respiratory passage but not the lungs.
(C) Intestinal perforation and death may occur in severe cases of typhoid.
(D) Streptococcus pneumoniae infects the alveoli of the lungs.

How many of the above statements are right?

• A. One
• B. Two
• C. Three
• D. Four

Answer 1

The correct option is B Two

A. The lips and fingernails may turn grey to bluish in color in severe cases of Pneumonia.

B. Rhinoviruses cause common cold. They infect the nose and respiratory passage and even lungs sometimes, resulting in sore throat and nasal congestion.

C. Intestinal perforation occurs in severe cases of Typhoid and this is also known as Typhoid intestinal perforation. It can lead to death also.

D. Streptococcus pneumoniae causes Pneumonia, an infection of lungs. It infects the alveoli of the lungs.

Hence, statements C and D are correct. So, the correct answer is 'Two'