Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

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

Question:
Which one of the following diseases is caused by water pollution?
Options:
Conjunctivitis
Respiratory infections
Diarrhoea
Bronchitis
Correct Answer:
Diarrhoea
Explanation:
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.