The correct answer is Only a. Explanation & Key Takeaways: • Subsidies are akin to steroids as prescriptions. Since subsidies have short-term benefits but in long term (as in the case of steroids) it is not good for the economic health of the country. Hence the statement 'a' is correct. • Steroids play critical roles in a number of disorders, including malignancies like prostate cancer, where steroid production inside and outside the tumour promotes cancer cell aggressiveness. • Hence, Steroids promise enduring cure is not a correct statement. Related Concepts: • Steroids are a man-made version of chemicals, known as hormones, that are made naturally in the human body. • Steroids are designed to act like these hormones to reduce inflammation. • They're also known as corticosteroids and are different from anabolic steroids used by bodybuilders and athletes to boost their performance. • Side effects of steroid tablets can include: • Indigestion or heartburn. • Increased appetite, which could lead to weight gain. • Difficulty sleeping. • Changes in mood and behaviour, such as feeling irritable or anxious • An increased risk of infections – especially chickenpox, shingles and measles • High blood sugar or diabetes. • The weakening of the bones (osteoporosis) • High blood pressure.