Daily Passage Test for CLAT - May 4 MCQs & solutions Free

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) convoked an urgent meeting on Tuesday after central African nation Equatorial Guinea confirmed its first outbreak of the highly infectious Marburg virus disease, or MVD. So far, nine deaths and 16 suspected cases have been reported. Preliminary tests turned out to be positive for the deadly disease, which is similar to Ebola.

Marburg virus disease (MVD) is a severe illness that causes viral haemorrhagic fever in humans. The virus was first identified after simultaneous outbreaks in Frankfurt and Marburg, Germany — from where it derives its name — and Belgrade, Serbia in 1967. Those first infected were exposed to Ugandan imported African green monkeys or their tissues while conducting research, as per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than 30 fell ill, and seven deaths were reported.

Since then, cases have been reported in Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, South Africa and Uganda. In a 2004 outbreak in Angola, MVD killed 90% of the 252 infected.

Like Ebola, the Marburg virus is transmitted to primates from bats which are considered natural hosts of the virus. Fruit bats infected with the virus do not show obvious signs of illness, but it can cause serious illness or death in humans.

It spreads among humans via direct contact with the bodily fluids of infected bats, or surfaces like bedsheets. The disease can also spread during burial ceremonies if there is direct contact with the body of the deceased.

The virus takes between two and 21 days to incubate. As per WHO, the disease has an average fatality rate of 50%, which has varied from 24% to 88% in past outbreaks. A person infected with the virus experiences sudden illness with symptoms like high fever, severe headache and discomfort. Many develop severe haemorrhagic signs within seven days, as per the CDC. n fatal cases, death often occurs eight or nine days after the onset of symptoms, usually preceded by severe blood loss and shock.

As of now, there are no authorised vaccines or drugs to treat the Marburg virus disease. The WHO, however, says that rehydration with oral or intravenous fluids and treatment of specific symptoms can improve chances of survival.

Q. What is the writing style employed in the provided passage?

Directions: Kindly read the passage carefully and answer the questions given beside.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) convoked an urgent meeting on Tuesday after central African nation Equatorial Guinea confirmed its first outbreak of the highly infectious Marburg virus disease, or MVD. So far, nine deaths and 16 suspected cases have been reported. Preliminary tests turned out to be positive for the deadly disease, which is similar to Ebola.

Marburg virus disease (MVD) is a severe illness that causes viral haemorrhagic fever in humans. The virus was first identified after simultaneous outbreaks in Frankfurt and Marburg, Germany — from where it derives its name — and Belgrade, Serbia in 1967. Those first infected were exposed to Ugandan imported African green monkeys or their tissues while conducting research, as per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than 30 fell ill, and seven deaths were reported.

Since then, cases have been reported in Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, South Africa and Uganda. In a 2004 outbreak in Angola, MVD killed 90% of the 252 infected.

Like Ebola, the Marburg virus is transmitted to primates from bats which are considered natural hosts of the virus. Fruit bats infected with the virus do not show obvious signs of illness, but it can cause serious illness or death in humans.

It spreads among humans via direct contact with the bodily fluids of infected bats, or surfaces like bedsheets. The disease can also spread during burial ceremonies if there is direct contact with the body of the deceased.

The virus takes between two and 21 days to incubate. As per WHO, the disease has an average fatality rate of 50%, which has varied from 24% to 88% in past outbreaks. A person infected with the virus experiences sudden illness with symptoms like high fever, severe headache and discomfort. Many develop severe haemorrhagic signs within seven days, as per the CDC. n fatal cases, death often occurs eight or nine days after the onset of symptoms, usually preceded by severe blood loss and shock.

As of now, there are no authorised vaccines or drugs to treat the Marburg virus disease. The WHO, however, says that rehydration with oral or intravenous fluids and treatment of specific symptoms can improve chances of survival.

Q. All of the following countries are affected by Marburg virus except:

Directions: Kindly read the passage carefully and answer the questions given beside.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) convoked an urgent meeting on Tuesday after central African nation Equatorial Guinea confirmed its first outbreak of the highly infectious Marburg virus disease, or MVD. So far, nine deaths and 16 suspected cases have been reported. Preliminary tests turned out to be positive for the deadly disease, which is similar to Ebola.

Marburg virus disease (MVD) is a severe illness that causes viral haemorrhagic fever in humans. The virus was first identified after simultaneous outbreaks in Frankfurt and Marburg, Germany — from where it derives its name — and Belgrade, Serbia in 1967. Those first infected were exposed to Ugandan imported African green monkeys or their tissues while conducting research, as per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than 30 fell ill, and seven deaths were reported.

Since then, cases have been reported in Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, South Africa and Uganda. In a 2004 outbreak in Angola, MVD killed 90% of the 252 infected.

Like Ebola, the Marburg virus is transmitted to primates from bats which are considered natural hosts of the virus. Fruit bats infected with the virus do not show obvious signs of illness, but it can cause serious illness or death in humans.

It spreads among humans via direct contact with the bodily fluids of infected bats, or surfaces like bedsheets. The disease can also spread during burial ceremonies if there is direct contact with the body of the deceased.

The virus takes between two and 21 days to incubate. As per WHO, the disease has an average fatality rate of 50%, which has varied from 24% to 88% in past outbreaks. A person infected with the virus experiences sudden illness with symptoms like high fever, severe headache and discomfort. Many develop severe haemorrhagic signs within seven days, as per the CDC. n fatal cases, death often occurs eight or nine days after the onset of symptoms, usually preceded by severe blood loss and shock.

As of now, there are no authorised vaccines or drugs to treat the Marburg virus disease. The WHO, however, says that rehydration with oral or intravenous fluids and treatment of specific symptoms can improve chances of survival.

Q. What does the term 'convoked' mean as used in the passage?

Directions: Kindly read the passage carefully and answer the questions given beside.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) convoked an urgent meeting on Tuesday after central African nation Equatorial Guinea confirmed its first outbreak of the highly infectious Marburg virus disease, or MVD. So far, nine deaths and 16 suspected cases have been reported. Preliminary tests turned out to be positive for the deadly disease, which is similar to Ebola.

Marburg virus disease (MVD) is a severe illness that causes viral haemorrhagic fever in humans. The virus was first identified after simultaneous outbreaks in Frankfurt and Marburg, Germany — from where it derives its name — and Belgrade, Serbia in 1967. Those first infected were exposed to Ugandan imported African green monkeys or their tissues while conducting research, as per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than 30 fell ill, and seven deaths were reported.

Since then, cases have been reported in Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, South Africa and Uganda. In a 2004 outbreak in Angola, MVD killed 90% of the 252 infected.

Like Ebola, the Marburg virus is transmitted to primates from bats which are considered natural hosts of the virus. Fruit bats infected with the virus do not show obvious signs of illness, but it can cause serious illness or death in humans.

It spreads among humans via direct contact with the bodily fluids of infected bats, or surfaces like bedsheets. The disease can also spread during burial ceremonies if there is direct contact with the body of the deceased.

The virus takes between two and 21 days to incubate. As per WHO, the disease has an average fatality rate of 50%, which has varied from 24% to 88% in past outbreaks. A person infected with the virus experiences sudden illness with symptoms like high fever, severe headache and discomfort. Many develop severe haemorrhagic signs within seven days, as per the CDC. n fatal cases, death often occurs eight or nine days after the onset of symptoms, usually preceded by severe blood loss and shock.

As of now, there are no authorised vaccines or drugs to treat the Marburg virus disease. The WHO, however, says that rehydration with oral or intravenous fluids and treatment of specific symptoms can improve chances of survival.

Q. Which of the following are NOT agents of Marburg virus disease?

Directions: Kindly read the passage carefully and answer the questions given beside.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) convoked an urgent meeting on Tuesday after central African nation Equatorial Guinea confirmed its first outbreak of the highly infectious Marburg virus disease, or MVD. So far, nine deaths and 16 suspected cases have been reported. Preliminary tests turned out to be positive for the deadly disease, which is similar to Ebola.

Marburg virus disease (MVD) is a severe illness that causes viral haemorrhagic fever in humans. The virus was first identified after simultaneous outbreaks in Frankfurt and Marburg, Germany — from where it derives its name — and Belgrade, Serbia in 1967. Those first infected were exposed to Ugandan imported African green monkeys or their tissues while conducting research, as per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than 30 fell ill, and seven deaths were reported.

Since then, cases have been reported in Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, South Africa and Uganda. In a 2004 outbreak in Angola, MVD killed 90% of the 252 infected.

Like Ebola, the Marburg virus is transmitted to primates from bats which are considered natural hosts of the virus. Fruit bats infected with the virus do not show obvious signs of illness, but it can cause serious illness or death in humans.

It spreads among humans via direct contact with the bodily fluids of infected bats, or surfaces like bedsheets. The disease can also spread during burial ceremonies if there is direct contact with the body of the deceased.

The virus takes between two and 21 days to incubate. As per WHO, the disease has an average fatality rate of 50%, which has varied from 24% to 88% in past outbreaks. A person infected with the virus experiences sudden illness with symptoms like high fever, severe headache and discomfort. Many develop severe haemorrhagic signs within seven days, as per the CDC. n fatal cases, death often occurs eight or nine days after the onset of symptoms, usually preceded by severe blood loss and shock.

As of now, there are no authorised vaccines or drugs to treat the Marburg virus disease. The WHO, however, says that rehydration with oral or intravenous fluids and treatment of specific symptoms can improve chances of survival.

Q. What cannot be deduced from the passage?