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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:

The correct answer is Option 3: Diarrhoea

NCERT: 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.

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