Match List I with List II
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| A. Salmonella typhi | I. Common Cold |
| B. Rhino viruses | II. Typhoid |
| C. Streptococcus pneumoniae | III. Malaria |
| D. Plasmodium vivax | IV. Pneumonia |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
(A) Salmonella typhi — this matches (II) Typhoid. This bacterium enters through contaminated food and water; the disease is confirmed by the Widal test.
(B) Rhino viruses — this matches (I) Common Cold. They infect the nose and respiratory passage but not the lungs.
(C) Streptococcus pneumoniae — this matches (IV) Pneumonia. It infects the alveoli of the lungs, which fill with fluid.
(D) Plasmodium vivax — this matches (III) Malaria. This protozoan multiplies in the liver and red blood cells; a female Anopheles mosquito carries it.
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2026 on 26-05-2026 (Slot 1), and in CUET (UG) 2023 on 26-05-2023 (Slot 3).