Q16 · UPPSC current affairs · 18 September 2026 · PIB · Regulation of Stem Cell Therapy Advisory

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What does 'Autism Spectrum Disorder' primarily refer to in developmental terms?

A A degenerative bone disease affecting physical mobility in adults.
B A developmental disability caused by differences in the brain affecting social interaction and communication.
C An acute respiratory infection caused by viral pathogens.
D A chronic nutritional deficiency leading to cognitive impairment in infants.

Correct answer: (b) A developmental disability caused by differences in the brain affecting social interaction and communication.

Explanation

Option B is correct because Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain affecting social interaction and communication. The other options describe entirely different medical conditions.

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