Question

Statement I: Innate immunity is specific type of defence that is present at the time of birth.
Statement II: Acquired immunity is non-specific type of defence which is characterised by memory.

• A. Both statements $I$ and $II$ are correct and $II$ explains $I$
• B. Both statements $I$ and $II$ are correct and $II$ does not explain $I$
• C. Statement $I$ is true and statement $II$ is false
• D. Both statements $I$ and $II$ are false

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Innate immunity is non-specific type of defence that is present at the time of birth.
Reason: Acquired immunity is pathogen specific which is characterised by memory.