SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 30

SSC CGL - 19 July 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q30

What is the common term for Ancylostoma?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Hookworm

  • Ancylostoma duodenale is also known as the human hookworm. 
  • It's a parasitic infection that's most common in countries with poor access to water, sanitation, and hygiene. 
  • It's transmitted through contact with contaminated soil. 
  • Ancylostoma is a genus of nematodes that includes some species of hookworms.