Zoology-Pathogens

NEET Zoology Pathogens Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 12

Assertion (A): Malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum can be fatal if not treated. | Reason (R): Public health measures like the use of mosquito nets and vector control are effective in preventing malaria.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The NCERT context states that malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum can be fatal, and public health measures like vector control are effective in prevention, thus R explains A.

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