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. Smallpox

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

Answer 1

The correct option is D ii and iv

Infectious diseases are communicable diseases which can be spread from an infected person to a haelthy person. These are caused by agents called pathogens.

Non infectious diseases are non communicable. They cannot spread from one person to another. They are generally heriditary or caused due to environmental conditions.

Out of this list the infectious diseases include:
Influenza and Smallpox.