This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
FALSE about Leprosy eradication programme is – 
Select and explain. 
A. Early detection of cases, B. Disability limitation, C. Long term multi drug therapy, D. Health education
C: Long term multi drug therapy
Answer: C: Long term multi drug therapy 
Explanation: In leprosy eradication programme the multidrug therapy is not long term but short term therapy.
Shorter therapy has added advantage of patient compliance, cost-effectiveness and decreased work load