Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Which of the following is NOT a water or hygiene related disease?

Options:

Diabetes

Trachoma

Schistosomiasis

Buruli ulcer

Correct Answer:

Diabetes

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1)- Diabetes

Diabetes is NOT a water or hygiene-related disease.

Explanation:

Diabetes is a metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels, and it is primarily associated with factors such as genetics, lifestyle, and diet. It is not directly caused by waterborne pathogens or poor hygiene. On the other hand:

  • Trachoma is a water-related disease caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, often spread through contaminated hands and clothing.
  • Schistosomiasis is a waterborne parasitic disease caused by Schistosoma parasites that are transmitted through contact with freshwater contaminated with infected snails.
  • Buruli ulcer is a neglected tropical disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium ulcerans. While the exact mode of transmission is not fully understood, it is not primarily associated with water or hygiene, but rather with environmental factors.