Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 2015 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following is a water borne disease?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Cholera

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Cholera”.
Cholera is a waterborne disease. It is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae and is typically spread through contaminated water.

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