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S) 1-5): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the coronavirus outbreak a global health emergency. The virus, known as COVID-19, was first identified in Wuhan, China in December 2019. Since then, it has spread to various countries around the world, causing thousands of deaths and putting immense strain on healthcare systems.
COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus. It spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The symptoms include fever, cough, and difficulty breathing, and can range from mild to severe.
To prevent the spread of COVID-19, WHO recommends regular handwashing with soap and water, covering the mouth and nose with a tissue or elbow when coughing or sneezing, and avoiding close contact with anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness.
Q.No 1: What is COVID-19?
a) A global health emergency
b) A respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus
c) A virus that spreads through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose
d) All of the above
Q.No 2: When was COVID-19 first identified?
a) December 2018
b) December 2019
c) January 2020
d) February 2020
Q.No 3: How does COVID-19 spread?
a) Through physical contact with an infected person
b) Through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose
c) Through contaminated food and water
d) All of the above
Q.No 4: What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
a) Fever, cough, and difficulty breathing
b) Headache, sore throat, and fatigue
c) Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
d) None of the above
Q.No 5: How can the spread of COVID-19 be prevented?
a) Regular handwashing with soap and water
b) Covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing
c) Avoiding close contact with anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness
d) All of the above