UPSC Prelims 2019 · GS Paper 1 · Q8

Science & Technology

Medium · Antimicrobial Resistance in India

Which of the following are recognised causes of multi drug resistance among microbial pathogens in India?

1. A genetic predisposition among the Indian population towards developing resistant infections

2. Incorrect and incomplete dosing of antibiotics by patients

3. Widespread use of antibiotics in livestock and poultry farming

4. A general rise in chronic non communicable diseases in the country

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