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VCRC stands for (correct answer + 1, wrong answer - 0.25)

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Vaccine Creation Research Center
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Vector Control Research Center
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Venom Control Research Center
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Vital Chemical Release center
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The correct option is B Vector Control Research Center
Vector Control Research Centre (VCRC) is a premier institute of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) situated at Pondicherry. It works for research and training in vector-borne diseases (diseases caused by parasites, viruses or bacteria that are transmitted by a vector such as mosquitoes, ticks, etc.) and control. It is also involved with World Health Organisation (WHO) for Research and Training and develeopment of vector control methods in Lymphatic Filariasis, a disease which is generally caused by Wuchereria bancrofti (a roundworm). It is spread by mosquitoes.

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