Q. Which of the following one of the following is a water borne disease -
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
Cholera
Explanation:
Cholera is a disease caused by bacteria transmitted through contaminated water, making it a classic waterborne disease.
- Diabetes is a metabolic disorder, not related to waterborne transmission.
- Smallpox is a viral disease transmitted by close contact.
- Malaria is transmitted by mosquitoes, so it is vector-borne, not waterborne.
Correct Answer: (B) Cholera
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
Cholera is a disease caused by bacteria transmitted through contaminated water, making it a classic waterborne disease.
- Diabetes is a metabolic disorder, not related to waterborne transmission.
- Smallpox is a viral disease transmitted by close contact.
- Malaria is transmitted by mosquitoes, so it is vector-borne, not waterborne.
Correct Answer: (B) Cholera