56th to 59th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2015

Typhoid and cholera are typical examples of –

aInfectious diseases
bAirborne diseases
cWaterborne diseases✓ Correct
dNone of the above

Explanation

Typhoid and cholera are examples of waterborne diseases. Typhoid is caused by *Salmonella typhi* and cholera is caused by the bacterium *Vibrio cholerae*. They can be prevented from spreading by proper treatment and Purification of drinking water.

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