Psychological Support & Stress Management — NEET Biology

Correct answer: D — S1, S3 and S5 only

Let's analyze each statement based on the NCERT text: S1: "Avoid undue peer pressure - Every child has his/her own choice and personality, which should be respected and nurtured... It would also be worthwhile to channelise the child’s energy into healthy pursuits like sports, reading, music, yoga and other extracurricular activities." This statement is correct. S2: "In our country the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) and other non-governmental organisation (NGOs) are doing a lot to educate people about AIDS." NACO's primary focus, as mentioned in the text, is educating people about AIDS, not primarily rehabilitation programs for drug addicts. This statement is incorrect. S3: "Alert parents and teachers need to look for and identify the danger signs discussed above... This would help in initiating proper remedial steps or treatment." This statement is correct. S4: For HIV/AIDS patients, the NCERT states, "it is, hence, imperative, for the physical and psychological well-being, that the HIV/AIDS infected persons are not isolated from family and society." The principle applies to drug abuse where support and rehabilitation are emphasized, not isolation. This statement is incorrect. S5: "A lot of help is available in the form of highly qualified psychologists, psychiatrists, and de-addiction and rehabilitation programmes to help individuals who have unfortunately got in the quagmire of drug/alcohol abuse." This statement is correct. Therefore, S1, S3, and S5 are the correct statements. The final answer is D.