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Immunity present at the time of birth and not specific to any pathogen is called
AAcquired immunity
BPassive immunity
CInnate immunity
DActive immunity
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Innate immunity
1. Immunity is of two broad types, innate and acquired.
2. Innate immunity is the non specific defence present at the time of birth.
3. It works by providing barriers to the entry of foreign agents.
4. Acquired immunity, by contrast, is pathogen specific and develops after exposure.
_Source: NCERT Class 12 Biology Ch7 'Human Health and Disease', section 7.2.1_
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