69th BPSC Prelims (2023), question 4

🔬 Science & Technology

  1. Consider:
    1. Taeniasis is caused by three tapeworm species.
    2. Cysts in the brain from this are called neurocysticercosis (NCC).
    Which is/are correct?

    1. Only 1
    2. Only 2
    3. Both 1 and 2
    4. None of the above
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    Answer: C — Both 1 and 2

    As primary host, humans get taeniasis; as secondary host (cysts in brain), neurocysticercosis.

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