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B
2005
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C
1978
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D
1969
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Solution
The correct option is C 1978 The diarrheal disease control programme was started in the country in 1978. The main
objective of the programme was to prevent death due to dehydration caused by diarrheal
diseases among children under 5 years of age due to dehydration.
Hand washing is one of the most effective ways of preventing the spread of viruses and bacteria that can cause diarrhoea. Also, few preventive procedures like always put foods that could spoil in the fridge, avoid eating raw meats, fish, and shellfish unless you are sure that they have been freshly prepared and are from a reliable source disinfect bench tops, stove tops, and chopping boards with a diluted bleach solution etc.