Current Affairs · Government Initiatives
Consider the following statements regarding the nationwide HPV vaccination drive in India: Statement I: The nationwide HPV vaccination drive targets girls around 9 to 14 years of age to maximise preventive benefit before likely exposure to the virus. Statement II: Prophylactic HPV vaccines are most effective when administered prior to sexual debut, as they prevent infection by oncogenic HPV types linked to cervical cancer. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- 1Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I.✓
- 2Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement I.
- 3Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.
- 4Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.
Correct answer
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I.
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