Match List I with List II
| LIST I | LIST II |
|---|---|
| Causal organism | Disease |
| A. Wuchereria bancrofti | I. Ringworm |
| B. Microsporum | II. Elephantiasis |
| C. Entamoeba histolytica | III. Malaria |
| D. Plasmodium vivax | IV. Amoebiasis |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
(A) Wuchereria bancrofti — this matches (II) Elephantiasis. This filarial worm lives in the lymphatic vessels, mostly of the legs, causing chronic swelling. Mosquitoes carry it.
(B) Microsporum — this matches (I) Ringworm. Ringworm is a fungal infection; Microsporum, Trichophyton and Epidermophyton cause dry, scaly lesions on the skin, nails and scalp.
(C) Entamoeba histolytica — this matches (IV) Amoebiasis. This protozoan lives in the large intestine and causes amoebic dysentery. Houseflies carry it to food.
(D) Plasmodium vivax — this matches (III) Malaria. Plasmodium multiplies in the liver and red blood cells; a female Anopheles mosquito transmits it.
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2023 on 15-06-2023 (Slot 1).