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SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 58

SSC CPO - 11 Nov 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q58

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Which of the following pair of human disease – microorganism – mode of transmission is correct?

I. Tuberculosis – Virus – Air

II. Chicken Pox – Virus – Water/Food

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Neither I nor II.

The correct pair is:

I. Tuberculosis – Bacteria – Air

II. Chicken Pox – Virus – Air

  • Tuberculosis is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis and spreads primarily through airborne droplets.
  • Chicken Pox is caused by the virus Varicella-zoster and spreads through respiratory droplets or direct contact with fluid from blisters.