Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

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

Question:

Which of the following is NOT commonly caused due to contaminated water?

Options:

Hepatitis

Diarrhoea

Tuberculosis

Intestinal worms

Correct Answer:

Tuberculosis

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Intestinal worms

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.