WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which of the following is a water-borne disease?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Tuberculosis
  2. Typhoid
  3. Malaria
  4. Diphtheria

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Typhoid

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B. Typhoid šŸ“š Explanation: Typhoid is a serious bacterial infection caused by consuming contaminated water or food. it is spread by the Salmonella typhi bacteria and affects the intestinal tract. Unlike malaria, which is spread by mosquitoes, typhoid directly results from poor sanitation. Maintaining clean water supplies is the primary way to prevent its spread.