Asked in: IB ACIO 2023 T-1
geriatrics in SSC previous-year questions
- IB ACIO 2023 T-1 Vocabulary
Select the conclusion(s) that follow(s) based on the correct meaning of the word underlined in the following sentence.
Sentence:
Geriatrics has become a specialisation in most countries of the world.Conclusion:
(i) Specialists in this field are in demand as the average lifespan of humans has increased with advances in medicine.
(ii) More and more old-age homes for the destitute have sprung up in and around major cities.
(iii) Care of the elderly has become a serious problem in educated as well as affluent families.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) Only conclusion (i)
Explanation:
• The word 'Geriatrics' refers to the branch of medicine that deals with the care and treatment of elderly people (बुजुर्गों की देखभाल और चिकित्सा).
• The sentence says geriatrics has become a specialisation, which means there is now a focused medical field for the elderly.
Let’s analyze each conclusion:
• Specialists in this field are in demand as the average lifespan of humans has increased with advances in medicine.
• This follows logically because when geriatrics becomes a specialisation, it is likely due to increased need caused by a rise in elderly population as people are living longer (औसत जीवनकाल बढ़ गया है).
• More and more old-age homes for the destitute have sprung u
geriatrics – questions
Has geriatrics been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – geriatrics has been asked in SSC exams: IB ACIO 2023 T-1.