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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 49

SSC GD Constable (English) - 14 Feb 2019 Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q49

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Malaria and Kala Azar are caused by____________.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. protozoa.

  • Malaria and Kala Azar are caused by protozoa.
  • Kala azar is caused by bites from female phlebotomine sandflies.
  • Malaria is caused by a plasmodium parasite, transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes.