What is Zoonosis?
- A disease which can be transmitted to humans from animals
- A disease which can be transmitted to humans from zoo animals
- The study of Oonosis
- A disease which can be transmitted to humans from zygotes
- A state of affairs where human behaviour imitates that of zoo animals
The Correct Option is A
Approach Solution - 1
Definition of Zoonosis: Zoonosis refers to a disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans. This transmission can occur through various pathways including direct contact with the animal, via vectors such as mosquitoes, or through food borne transmission.
Now, let's evaluate the options provided:
A disease which can be transmitted to humans from animals
- - This is the correct definition of Zoonosis. It encompasses any disease that can jump from animal species to humans.
A disease which can be transmitted to humans from zoo animals
- - This option is incorrect as it restricts the source to zoo animals only, whereas zoonotic diseases can originate from a variety of animal sources, including domesticated and wild animals.
The study of Oonosis
- - This option is incorrect because "Oonosis" is not a recognized scientific term related to zoonotic diseases.
A disease which can be transmitted to humans from zygotes
- - This option is incorrect as it misinterprets the concept, connecting it to zygotes, which are the initial cell formed when a new organism is produced.
A state of affairs where human behaviour imitates that of zoo animals
- - This option is incorrect since it describes a behavioral situation, not a medical or biological term related to disease transmission.
Based on the explanation and evaluation of options, the correct answer is option 1: A disease which can be transmitted to humans from animals.
Zoonotic diseases are significant in public health because they can lead to outbreaks and are often difficult to control due to their animal reservoirs.
Approach Solution -2
Zoonosis refers to a disease or infection that is naturally transmissible from vertebrate animals to humans. More than 200 zoonotic diseases have been identified, with varying modes of transmission and effects on health.
Explanation of the Options
- A disease which can be transmitted to humans from animals: This is the correct definition. It encompasses a wide range of diseases, such as rabies, Lyme disease, and avian influenza, which can be spread from various animal species to humans.
- A disease which can be transmitted to humans from zoo animals: While zoo animals can indeed be sources of zoonotic diseases, this definition is too narrow as zoonoses can originate from any animal, not just those in zoos.
- The study of Oonosis: This option is incorrect. 'Oonosis' is not a recognized term in medical or biological sciences.
- A disease which can be transmitted to humans from zygotes: This is incorrect. Zygotes refer to the initial cell formed when a new organism is conceived, not a vector for infectious diseases.
- A state of affairs where human behaviour imitates that of zoo animals: This is unrelated to zoonosis, which specifically denotes a type of disease transmission.
By understanding the correct definition of zoonosis, we can better appreciate the importance of monitoring animal health to prevent the spread of these diseases to humans.
Top Questions on Current Affairs
- The first 'Chief of Defence staff' of our country who died in a helicopter crash in 2021
- CMAT - 2025
- General Awareness
- Current Affairs
Which of the following is the result of Lokmanya Tilak’s exemplary life?
- CMAT - 2025
- Current Affairs
- Current Affairs
- The Lean Startup methodology, popularized by Eric Ries, emphasizes a cycle of building, measuring, and learning to create successful products efficiently. Which of the following is a key principle of the Lean Startup approach?
- CMAT - 2025
- Current Affairs
- Current Affairs
- The first CDS (Chief of Defence Staff) of India was appointed to enhance coordination and integration among the three branches of the Indian Armed Forces. Who was the first CDS of India?
- CMAT - 2025
- Current Affairs
- Current Affairs
- A shopkeeper sells an item at a 20\% profit. If the cost price of the item is ₹800, what is the selling price?
- CMAT - 2025
- Current Affairs
- Current Affairs
Questions Asked in XAT exam
- Arun selected an integer \( x \) between 2 and 40, both inclusive. He noticed that the greatest common divisor of the selected integer \( x \) and any other integer between 2 and 40, both inclusive, is 1. How many different choices for such an \( x \) are possible?
- XAT - 2025
- Number Systems
- ABCD is a rectangle where points C and D have coordinates (−2, 0) and (2, 0), respectively. If the area of the rectangle is 24, what is the best way to describe the equation of the line AB?
- XAT - 2025
- Geometry
- Adu and Amu have bought two pieces of land on the Moon from an e-store. Both the pieces of land have the same perimeters, but Adu’s piece of land is in the shape of a square, while Amu’s piece of land is in the shape of a circle. The ratio of the areas of Adu’s piece of land to Amu’s piece of land is:
- XAT - 2025
- Mensuration
- A and B bought lands on the Moon from an eStore, both with the same diameter but A’s land is square-shaped, and B’s land is circular. What is the ratio of the areas of their respective lands?
- XAT - 2025
- Ratio and Proportion
- A bought a phone from a store and paid \(\frac{1}{6}\) of the price using UPI, \(\frac{1}{3}\) of the price in cash, and the remaining balance a year later. He also paid 10% interest on the remaining balance after one year. What was the original price of the phone?
- XAT - 2025
- Percentage