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In which country was AIDS first detected?
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AIDS was first reported in 1981.
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Nov 13, 2026
India
United States of America
Canada
China
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The Correct Option is
B
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Understanding the Concept
AIDS (Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome) is caused by HIV.
Step 2: First detection
The disease was first recognised in 1981 in the United States of America.
Step 3: Compare the options
India, Canada and China are not the country of first detection.
Final Answer:
AIDS was first detected in the United States of America. \[ \boxed{\text{(B) }\text{United States of America}} \]
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