Question

Which among the following will not help in the prevention of malaria?

• A. Fixing mosquito net on the windows.
• B. Drinking boiled water.
• C. Keeping the surroundings dry and clean.
• D. Spraying insecticides on stagnant water.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Drinking boiled water.

• Malaria is not a water-borne disease. It is a protozoan disease, caused by Plasmodium (a protozoa). The pathogens enter the body of a healthy individual via the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito.
• Malaria can be prevented by installing net on windows, keeping the surroundings neat and clean and by spraying insecticides on stagnant water. This will prevent the mosquitoes around.
• Malaria cannot be prevented by drinking boiled water. It is a preventive measure against spreading of water-borne diseases.