Q35 / 370 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Zoology · Human Health and Diseases

Select the option which correctly describes the types of diseases with its examples mentioned below:

  • A
    Protozoan: Malaria, amoebiasis, cholera
  • B
    Bacterial: Typhoid, kala-azar, leprosy
  • Correct answer
    C
    Viral: Dengue, chikungunya, covid
  • D
    Helminthic: Ascariasis, elephatiasis, ring worm

Solution

Protozoan diseases include malaria, amoebiasis, kala-azar, and sleeping sickness. Bacterial diseases include typhoid, cholera, leprosy, etc. Helminthic diseases include ascariasis, ancylostomiasis, elephantiasis, etc. Viral diseases are dengue, chikungunya, and COVID.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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