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Assertion : AIDS is a syndrome which results from infection through bacteria.
Reason : AIDS is not transmitted through contact with saliva, breast milk and vaginal secretions of infected individual

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Assertion**: The assertion states that "AIDS is a syndrome which results from infection through bacteria." We need to analyze whether this statement is true or false. - **Explanation**: AIDS, which stands for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). HIV is a virus, not a bacterium. Therefore, the assertion is **false**. 2. **Understanding the Reason**: The reason provided is that "AIDS is not transmitted through contact with saliva, breast milk, and vaginal secretions of infected individuals." We need to evaluate this statement as well. - **Explanation**: In reality, HIV can be transmitted through various bodily fluids, including saliva, breast milk, vaginal secretions, and semen. Therefore, the reason is also **false**. 3. **Conclusion**: Since both the assertion and the reason are false, we can conclude that neither statement is correct. 4. **Choosing the Correct Option**: Based on the evaluation of both statements, we can select the appropriate option that reflects that both the assertion and reason are incorrect. - **Final Answer**: The correct option is the one that states both the assertion and the reason are false. ---

**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Assertion**: The assertion states that "AIDS is a syndrome which results from infection through bacteria." We need to analyze whether this statement is true or false. - **Explanation**: AIDS, which stands for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). HIV is a virus, not a bacterium. Therefore, the assertion is **false**. 2. **Understanding the Reason**: The reason provided is that "AIDS is not transmitted through contact with saliva, breast milk, and vaginal secretions of infected individuals." We need to evaluate this statement as well. ...
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    A
    Sexual contacts
    B
    Blood transfusion
    C
    Placental contacts (in foetus)
    D
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    A
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    B
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