Which one of the following diseases is caused by protozoans?

Malaria

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Influenza

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AIDS

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Cholera

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Solution

The correct option is C Malaria
Influenza is caused by influenza virus.
AIDS is caused by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
The causative agent of cholera is Vibrio cholerae. Vibrio cholerae is a bacterium.
Malaria is caused by parasitic protozoa named as Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium vivax.
So, the correct answer is option A.

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