Paper 1 · People, Development and Environment
UGC NET December 2022 (12.03.2023) Shift-II (Management)
Which of the following are water borne bacterial diseases?
- Cholera
- Hepatitis
- Typhoid
- Schistosomiasis
- 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 — The answer is 1, 3 and 5.
Explanation
★The answer is 1, 3 and 5.
★Cholera is a water borne bacterial disease, which is item 1.
★Typhoid is a water borne bacterial disease, which is item 3.
★Dysentery is a water borne bacterial disease, which is item 5.
★Hepatitis is caused by a virus, not a bacterium, so item 2 is excluded.
★Schistosomiasis is caused by a parasitic worm, so item 4 is excluded.
★So the answer is 1, 3 and 5.
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