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SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 87

SSC CPO Tier I - 11th December 2019 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q87

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Which of the following diseases has been eradicated worldwide?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Smallpox.

                           Smallpox
  • Smallpox is an ancient disease caused by the variola virus.
  • High fever and fatigue are the basic symptoms of smallpox.
  • It is contagious and spreads through person-to-person contact and saliva droplets in an infected person’s breath.
  • In 1980, WHO declared that smallpox had been completely eradicated.