Question

Which of the following two statements is/are correct?

a. Subsidies are akin to steroids as prescriptions.

b. Steroids promise enduring cure.

1. Only a
2. Only b
3. Both a and b
4. Neither a nor b

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Only a

The correct answer is Only a.

• Subsidies are akin to steroids as prescriptions. Since subsidies have short-term benefits but in long term (as in the case of steroids) it is not good for the economic health of the country. Hence the statement 'a' is correct.
• Steroids play critical roles in a number of disorders, including malignancies like prostate cancer, where steroid production inside and outside the tumour promotes cancer cell aggressiveness. 
• Hence, Steroids promise enduring cure is not a correct statement.

 

• Steroids are a man-made version of chemicals, known as hormones, that are made naturally in the human body.
• Steroids are designed to act like these hormones to reduce inflammation.
• They're also known as corticosteroids and are different from anabolic steroids used by bodybuilders and athletes to boost their performance.
• Side effects of steroid tablets can include:
  • Indigestion or heartburn.
  • Increased appetite, which could lead to weight gain.
  • Difficulty sleeping.
  • Changes in mood and behaviour, such as feeling irritable or anxious
  • An increased risk of infections – especially chickenpox, shingles and measles
  • High blood sugar or diabetes.
  • The weakening of the bones (osteoporosis)
  • High blood pressure.