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NEET BIOLOGYHuman Health and DiseaseEasy

Question

Match the following diseases with the causative organism and select the correct option.

Column-I (a) Typhoid (b) Pneumonia (c) Filariasis (d) Malaria

Column-II (i) Wuchereria (ii) Plasmodium (iii) Salmonella (iv) Haemophilus

A

(iii), (iv), (i), (ii)

B

(ii), (i), (iii), (iv)

C

(iv), (i), (ii), (iii)

D

(i), (iii), (ii), (iv)

Step-by-Step Solution

  • Typhoid is caused by the bacterium Salmonella typhi
  • Pneumonia is caused by bacteria like Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae
  • Filariasis (Elephantiasis) is caused by the filarial worms Wuchereria (W. bancrofti and W. malayi)
  • Malaria is caused by the protozoan Plasmodium

Therefore, the correct matching sequence is (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii).

Exam Context & Concepts Covered

This question aligns with the NEET BIOLOGY syllabus, specifically targeting concepts from Human Health and Disease. Mastering this topic is crucial for scoring well in the upcoming medical entrance examinations. Solving conceptually related problems will help you understand the nuances of these concepts and improve your problem-solving speed.

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