Question

Match the following:
(P) Tuberculosis     (1) Bacterial
(Q) Diphtheria       (2) Viral
(R) Yellow fever     (3) Toxoids
(S) Malaria             (4) Protozoal

• A. $ \text{P-1, Q-3, R-2, S-4} $
• B. $ \text{P-3, Q-1, R-4, S-2} $
• C. $ \text{P-1, Q-2, R-3, S-4} $
• D. $ \text{P-4, Q-1, R-2, S-3} $

Hint:

Memorize disease classifications by pathogen type (bacterial, viral, protozoal, etc.)—commonly asked in GPAT exams.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

(P) Tuberculosis — (1) Bacterial: Caused by \(\textit{Mycobacterium tuberculosis}\), it is a chronic bacterial infection affecting lungs and other organs.

(Q) Diphtheria — (3) Toxoids: Caused by \(\textit{Corynebacterium diphtheriae}\). Vaccination involves toxoid (inactivated toxin) used in DPT vaccine.

(R) Yellow fever — (2) Viral: Caused by Flavivirus, transmitted by mosquitoes (Aedes aegypti). It is a viral hemorrhagic disease.

(S) Malaria — (4) Protozoal: Caused by Plasmodium spp. (like P. falciparum), transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes. It is a protozoal infection.