Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Venoms of cobra and krait are mainly neurotoxic.
Statement (II): Their toxins cause coagulation defects.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true.
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are false.
• C. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false.
• D. Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true.

Hint:

Remember the snake families: - Elapids (Cobra, Krait) = Neurotoxic (paralysis). - Viperids (Vipers) = Hemotoxic/Vasculotoxic (bleeding and coagulation defects).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C