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Read the following statements carefully.

1. Beriberi is caused due to nutritional deficiency
2. Asthma is a genetic disorder
3. Depression is a type of mental illness
4. AIDS is a protozoal disease

Which two of the above statements are correct?

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i and ii

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ii and iv

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i and iii

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ii and iii

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Solution

The correct option is C
i and iii

1. Beriberi is a nutritional deficiency and is caused due to the deficiency of vitamin B1.
2. Asthma is not a genetic disorder. It is caused by various irritants and substances that cause allergies.
3. Depression is a type of mental disorder.
4. AIDS is not protozoal disease rather its a viral disease.

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