Question

Match the following and select the right answer:

(i) Measles	(a) Protozoa
(ii) Cholera	(b) Virus
(iii) Kala-azar	(c) Bacteria

• A. i-a, ii-c, iii-b
• B. i-a, ii-b, iii-c
• C. i-b, ii-a, iii-c
• D. i-b, ii-c, iii-a

Answer 1

The correct option is D

i-b, ii-c, iii-a

The correct option is D:

Explanation of the correct option:

(i) Measles (b) Virus

1. Measles is a viral disease caused by the measles virus.
2. This virus lives in the mucus of the nose and throat.
3. It is transmitted when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

(ii) Cholera (c) Bacteria

1. Cholera is a bacterial disease caused by the bacteria Vibrio cholerae.
2. It is a waterborne disease.
3. When water or food contaminated with this bacteria is consumed, a person gets infected.

(iii) Kala-azar (a) Protozoa

1. Kala-azar is a protozoan disease caused by the parasite Leishmania donovani.
2. Through the bite of female flies, this parasite is introduced to the body of a healthy person.

Final answer:

(i) Measles	(b) Virus
(ii) Cholera	(c) Bacteria
(iii) Kala-azar	(a) Protozoa