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UPSC 1999: Match List I (Drugs / Chemicals) with List II (Their uses) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: List I I. Atropine II. Ether III. Nitro-glycerine IV. Pyrethrin List II A) Local anaesthesia B) Heart trouble C) Dilation of pupil D) Mosquito control Codes:
(a)I-A, II-C, III-B, IV-D
(b)I-A, II-C, III-D, IV-B
(c)I-C, II-A, III-D, IV-B
(d)I-C, II-A, III-B, IV-D
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (d) I-C, II-A, III-B, IV-D
Atropine is an anticholinergic that dilates the pupil (I-C); diethyl ether was historically used as an inhalational (general) anaesthetic, which the list groups under anaesthesia (II-A); nitroglycerine relieves angina in heart trouble by releasing nitric oxide (III-B); and pyrethrin, a botanical insecticide, is employed in mosquito control (IV-D). The code set I-C, II-A, III-B, IV-D matches option (d). ([educationobserver.com](https://www.educationobserver.com/forum/attachment.php?aid=27909))
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What is the correct answer to this UPSC 1999 Science & Technology question?▼
The correct answer is option (d): I-C, II-A, III-B, IV-D. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
Which year was this Health & Diseases question asked in UPSC Prelims?▼
This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 1999, GS Paper 1, as Question 108. It falls under Science & Technology > Health & Diseases.
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This question is rated "moderate". It requires sound conceptual understanding of the topic.
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