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Houseflies are the carriers of germs of:


A

Elephantiasis

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B

Malaria

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C

Dengue

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D

Cholera

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Solution

The correct option is D

Cholera


The correct option is D:

Explanation of the correct option :

  1. Houseflies act as carriers of certain pathogens.
  2. They transfer the pathogens from an infected to a healthy person.
  3. They are the potential carriers of germs of Cholera.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Options A, B, and C: Mosquitoes are the vectors for spreading elephantiasis, malaria, and dengue.

Final answer: Houseflies are the carriers of germs of Cholera.


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