Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Human Settlements

Question:

Common water borne diseases in rural areas are :

Options:

Malaria and Cancer

Cholera and Malaria

COVID and Cancer

Cholera and Jaundice

Correct Answer:

Cholera and Jaundice

Explanation:

Supply of water to rural settlements in developing countries is not adequate. People in villages, particularly in mountainous and arid areas have to walk long distances to fetch drinking water. Water borne diseases such as cholera and jaundice tend to be a common problem.