Direction: Rearrange the following six sentences a, b, c, d, e and f in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them. a) But influenza was present in…

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Direction: Rearrange the following six sentences a, b, c, d, e and f in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them. a) But influenza was present in India even before 2009 in the form of H3N2 and Influenza B virus types. b) The problem with these official figures, however, is that they only capture H1N1 numbers, a practice that has been adopted in response to the severity of the 2009 pandemic. annual occurrence. c) Ever since the influenza virus known as H1N1 landed on Indian shores during the 2009 pandemic, outbreaks have been an d) This year the virus has been particularly active; mortality, at 1,873 by the last week of September, is quickly catching up ix with the 2015 toll. . e) The worst was in 2015, when 2,990 people succumbed to it. f) In comparison, official figures show 2016 to be a relatively benign year, with an H1N1 death toll of 265. Which is the THIRD sentence of the paragraph?

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d

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Explanation: c e d f b a Ever since the influenza virus known as H1N1 landed on Indian shores during the 2009 pandemic, outbreaks have been an annual occurrence. The worst was in 2015, when 2,990 people succumbed to it. This year the virus has been particularly active; mortality, at 1,873 by the last week of September, is quickly catching up with the 2015 toll. In comparison, official figures show 2016 to be a relatively benign year, with an H1N1 death toll of 265. The problem with these official figures, however, is that they only capture H1N1 numbers, a practice that has been adopted in response to the severity of the 2009 pandemic. But influenza was present in India even before 2009 in the form of H3N2 and Influenza B virus types.

Answer: C. d

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