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Question

The recent global pause during COVID-19 pandemic was caused due to:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: SARS-CoV-2

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “SARS-CoV-2”.

The global pause during the COVID-19 pandemic was caused by SARS-CoV-2, which is the novel coronavirus responsible for the disease known as COVID-19. The pandemic began in late 2019 and led to widespread lockdowns, travel restrictions, and significant global disruptions, including a pause in many economic and social activities.

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