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    Question

    In the questions given below, a part of the sentence

    is given in bold. Below each sentence, some phrases are given which can substitute the bold part of the sentence. Identify the phrase which can correctly substitute the bold part of the sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, the answer should be ‘no improvement is required’. The new drug is expected to prohibit symptoms rather than cure the disease.
    A suppress Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B escalate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C trigger Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D no improvement is required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    "Prohibit" means to formally forbid, which is not typically used in medical contexts for symptoms. "Suppress" is the correct word, meaning to reduce or prevent the manifestation of symptoms.

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