2) Consider the following statements about Alice in Wonderland Syndrome (AIWS)
It is a rare neurological condition that causes temporary distortions in body movements causing sudden collapses.
Episodes of this syndrome are usually brief, lasting from a few minutes to about half an hour.
There is no specific treatment available for this syndrome.
Select the correct statements using the codes below:
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c.
d.
Answer : b
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect – AIWS is a rare neurological condition that causes temporary distortions in how a person observes size, distance, body image, and time.
Statement 2 is correct – Symptoms of the AIWS include
Objects appear larger or smaller than reality (micropsia/macropsia).
Distorted sense of distance (things seem closer/farther).
Duration of episodes are usually brief, shorter, lasting from a few minutes to about half an hour.
Statement 3 is correct – There is no specific treatment; it focuses on treating the underlying cause.
Infections resolve naturally, migraines need preventive care, epilepsy/lesions require targeted therapy, and reassurance is essential.
Unlike the First Information Report (FIR), the victim or informant can go to any police station to file a Zero FIR.
Zero FIR is introduced in 2013 based on the recommendation of the Justice Verma Committee.
Select the correct statements using the codes below:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : c
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct – Zero FIR is a type of FIR that can be filed at any police station, regardless of the jurisdiction where the crime occurred.
It can be filed either by victim or informant.
First Information Report (FIR)can be filed only in the police station under whose area the crime occurred.
Statement 2 is correct – Zero FIR introduced in 2013 on the recommendation of the Justice Verma Committee to make police more responsive in cases of sexual violence and other serious crimes.
