Question

Vector insects are which

• A. Spread disease
• B. Destroy crop
• C. Spoil soil
• D. Act as scavengers.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Spread disease

• A disease vector is an agent who carries and transmits an infectious pathogen into another living organism.
• Vector-borne diseases are human illnesses caused by parasites, viruses, and bacteria that are spread by insects like mosquitoes, sandflies, triatomine bugs, black flies, ticks, tsetse flies, mites, snails and lice. For example, Female Anopheles mosquito is a vector for malaria.
• Hence Vector insects are which spread disease.
  
• So, the correct answer is 'Spread disease'.