Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2014 · Science and Technology · Question 72

Consider the following diseases: 1. Diphtheria 2. Chickenpox 3. Smallpox. Which of the above diseases has/have been eradicated in India?

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 3 only
  3. 1, 2 and 3
  4. None

Answer

3 only

1. Diphtheria — Not eradicated in India; it still occurs sporadically and is controlled through vaccination. Verdict: Incorrect.

2. Chickenpox — Not eradicated in India; varicella continues to occur, though usually as a vaccine-preventable disease. Verdict: Incorrect.

3. Smallpox — Eradicated globally in 1980, and India became smallpox-free earlier through the eradication programme. Verdict: Correct.

Hence, only 3 has been eradicated in India.

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