AIIMS2004Zoology-Parasitology

AIIMS 2004 Zoology Endoparasites Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Assertion : Tapeworm, roundworm and pinworm are endoparasites of human intestine.

Reason : Improperly cooked food is the source of all intestinal infections.

A

Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion

B

Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion

C

Assertion is true but Reason is false

D

Both Assertion and Reason are false

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Tapeworm belonging to phylum platyhelminthes, pinworms and roundworm belonging to phylum nematoda, are all endoparasites.

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