JKSSB Written 2022
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Option A —
Diarrhea
Diarrhea is a leading waterborne disease caused by consuming water contaminated with pathogens such as bacteria (E. coli, Vibrio cholerae), viruses (Rotavirus), or parasites. It is a primary symptom of several infections including Cholera, Typhoid, and Dysentery.Analysis of the Other Options
B) Marasmus: This is a nutritional deficiency disease. It is a severe form of Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM) that typically affects infants and very young children, leading to severe weight loss and muscle wasting.
C) Elephantiasis (Lymphatic Filariasis): This is caused by filarial worms transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes (primarily Culex). It leads to the swelling of limbs and the lymphatic system.
D) Malaria: This is a vector-borne disease. It is caused by the Plasmodium parasite and is transmitted by the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito. While mosquitoes breed in stagnant water, the disease itself is not caused by drinking or touching the water.
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