Question

Pair the following diseases with their type.
$\begin{array}{cc}\text{Column A}& \text{Column B}\\ \left(a\right)\text{Acute}& \left(i\right)\text{Down's syndrome}\\ \left(b\right)\text{Chronic}& \left(ii\right)\text{Common cold}\\ \left(c\right)\text{Hereditary}& \left(iii\right)\text{Tuberculosis}\end{array}$

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

Answer 1

The correct option is B a-ii, b-iii, c-i

$\bullet$The diseases that occur over a period of time and last longer, or even for lifetime are called chronic diseases. For example, tuberculosis.
$\bullet$Certain diseases occur suddenly and last only for a few days. These are known as acute diseases. For example, common cold.
$\bullet$Hereditary diseases are inherited or passed on from one generation to another. For example, down's syndrome.