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UPSC 1996: Which of the following are associated with diabetes mellitus, a common disease in adults? I. Higher sugar level in blood II. Lower sugar level in blood III. Lower insulin level in blood IV. Higher insulin level in blood Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a)I and IV
(b)I and II
(c)II and III
(d)I and III
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (d) I and III
Diabetes mellitus is characterized by hyperglycaemia (higher blood-glucose level) due to inadequate insulin secretion or action, hence statement I and III are correct. Elevated insulin (IV) is typical of other conditions, while low blood sugar (II) describes hypoglycaemia, not diabetes.
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