Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
| LIST-I | LIST-II |
|---|---|
| Diseases | Pathogens |
| A. Typhoid | I. Fungus |
| B. Malaria | II. Virus |
| C. Common Cold | III. Protozoa |
| D. Ringworm | IV. Bacteria |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(A) Typhoid — this matches (IV) Bacteria. Typhoid is caused by the bacterium Salmonella typhi. It enters the small intestine through food and water that carry the germ.
(B) Malaria — this matches (III) Protozoa. Malaria is caused by Plasmodium, a protozoan. The female Anopheles mosquito carries it from person to person.
(C) Common Cold — this matches (II) Virus. The common cold is caused by a group of viruses called rhino viruses. They infect the nose and the respiratory passage.
(D) Ringworm — this matches (I) Fungus. Ringworm is caused by fungi such as Microsporum, Trichophyton and Epidermophyton. They grow on the skin, nails and scalp.