UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 73
H1N1 virus is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to which one of the following diseases?
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Correct answer: D
Correct Option: D
Explanation: Influenza A subtype H1N1 is closely associated with the 2009 pandemic commonly called swine flu.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - AIDS is caused by HIV, not influenza H1N1.
B: Incorrect - Bird flu is primarily linked to avian influenza strains such as H5N1/H7N9.
C: Incorrect - Dengue is caused by dengue viruses spread by mosquitoes.
D: Correct - H1N1 is the influenza strain involved in swine-flu outbreaks.