Question

Choose the correct option regarding the statements given below.

Statement 1: Infectious diseases are primarily caused by pathogens and can spread from a person to another.
Statement 2: Tuberculosis bacteria spreads through air.

• A. Only statement 1 is correct
• B. Both the statements are incorrect
• C. Both the statements are correct
• D. Only statement 2 is correct

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both the statements are correct

Tuberculosis is a bacterial disease. It is transmitted through the air to a healthy individual.
When an infected person sneezes or coughs, the bacteria along with the water droplets are expelled in the air and remain suspended. When a healthy person inhales them, bacteria reach their lungs and infects them. Hence, it is an infectious disease.