UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 33
Consider the following diseases:
- Diphtheria
- Chickenpox
- Smallpox
Which of the above diseases has/have been eradicated in India?
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Correct answer: B
Correct Option: B
Explanation: Smallpox has been eradicated worldwide, including India. Diphtheria and chickenpox still occur despite vaccination programmes.
Statement/Pair-wise Analysis:
Statement/Item 1: Incorrect - Diphtheria has not been eradicated from India.
Statement/Item 2: Incorrect - Chickenpox (varicella) has not been eradicated.
Statement/Item 3: Correct - Smallpox was eliminated through vaccination and certified eradicated globally in 1980.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/items 1, 2; omits correct statement/item 3.
B: Correct - includes all and only the correct items.
C: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/items 1, 2.
D: Incorrect - omits correct statement/item 3.