NEET Zoology Diseases MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about diseases and their transmission mechanisms is correct?
Amoebiasis is transmitted primarily through contaminated food and water.
Pneumonia is caused by viruses and can only be spread through direct contact.
Controlling mosquito populations is essential for preventing the transmission of amoebiasis.
Filariasis can be effectively treated by consuming contaminated food.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Amoebiasis is indeed transmitted through food and water contaminated with the faeces of infected individuals, as mentioned in the NCERT context. Pneumonia is primarily a bacterial infection spread through respiratory droplets, mosquito control does not prevent amoebiasis, and filariasis is not treated by consuming contaminated food.
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