WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which type of pathogen is responsible for causing the disease Polio?

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

Answer options

  1. Bacteria
  2. Virus
  3. Protozoa
  4. Fungus

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Virus

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Virus šŸ“š Explanation: Poliomyelitis, commonly called Polio, is a highly infectious disease caused by the Poliovirus. It invades the nervous system and can cause total paralysis in a matter of hours. While there is no cure for polio, it can be effectively prevented through vaccination, leading to its near-eradication in most parts of the world.