Which one of the following statements is not correct?
AHepatitis B virus is transmitted much like HIV.
BHepatitis B, unlike Hepatitis C, does not have a vaccine.
CGlobally, the number of people infected with Hepatitis B and C viruses are several times more than those infected with HIV.
DSome of those infected with Hepatitis B and C viruses do not show the symptoms for many years.
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Hepatitis B, unlike Hepatitis C, does not have a vaccine.
UPSC CSE Prelims 2019 (GS-I, Set A), Q.100. Official answer key: B.
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