Question

Diseases are broadly grouped into infectious and non- infectious diseases. In the list given below, identify the infectious diseases:

(i) Cancer (ii) Influenza

(iii) Allergy (iv) Small pox

• A. (ii) and (iii)
• B. (ii) and (iv)
• C. (i) and (ii)
• D. (iii) and (iv)

Answer 1

The correct option is B

(ii) and (iv)

Diseases that are transmitted from one person to another are infectious diseases. Influenza is a type of common cold that is transmitted through air by sneezing and cough. Allergy also spreads by transmission through air.