Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 2024 GS-I
Question

The disease-causing microorganism among these is:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Protozoa

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Protozoa”.

Pathogens are microorganisms that cause diseases. These include various types of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa that can infect the body and cause illnesses.

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