Question

State whether the following statements are true or false.

I. Communicable diseases are infectious and non-transmissible.

II. Non-communicable diseases may be caused due to improper functioning of the body organs.

• A. Both statements I and II are true.
• B. Statement I is true; Statement II is false.
• C. Both statements I and II are false.
• D. Statement II is true; Statement I is false.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Statement II is true; Statement I is false.

• The disease which is spread from an infected person to a healthy one is called a communicable disease or an infectious disease. Pathogens are the culprits behind these conditions. They are hence transmissible or contagious.Therefore, statement I is false.
• Whereas non-infectious or non-communicable diseases are not caused by germs, therefore these diseases cannot spread from an infected person to a healthy person. These may be caused due to improper functioning of the body organs, genetic disorders, or due to lifestyle-related issues. Therefore, statement II is true.
• Hence, the correct answer is option B.