Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Geographical Perspective on selected issues and Problems

Question:

According to World Health organisation the water-borne communicable diseases are ______ in India.

Options:

One-fourth

Two-third

Three-forth

Half

Correct Answer:

One-fourth

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → One-fourth

Water pollution is a source of various water- borne diseases. The diseases commonly caused due to contaminated water are diarrhoea, intestinal worms, hepatitis, etc. The World Health Organization shows that about one-fourth of the communicable diseases in India are water-borne.