Which of the following are water borne bacterial diseases?

1.Cholera

2.Hepatitis

3.Typhoid

4.Schistosomiasis

5.Dysentery

A1, 2 & 3 only

B2, 3 & 4 only

C1, 3 & 5 only ✓ Correct

D1, 4 & 5 only

Correct answer: (C) 1, 3 & 5 only

Explanation

Water-borne bacterial diseases spread when water carries disease-causing bacteria.

Statement 1: cholera is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.

Statement 3: typhoid is caused by Salmonella bacteria in contaminated water.

Statement 5: bacillary dysentery is caused by Shigella bacteria.

Statement 2 and Statement 4: hepatitis is viral and schistosomiasis is caused by a parasitic worm, so both are excluded.

Safe drinking water and sanitation break the transmission of such diseases.

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