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UPSC 1996: According to the World Health Organisation, the disease which causes the death of the largest number of people today is
(a)AIDS
(b)Tuberculosis
(c)Malaria
(d)Ebola
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (b) Tuberculosis
WHO mortality data in the mid-1990s showed tuberculosis as the leading single infectious killer worldwide, responsible for more annual deaths than AIDS, malaria or emerging diseases like Ebola. Hence option (b) Tuberculosis is correct. ([licchavilyceum.com](https://licchavilyceum.com/upsc-civil-services-prelims-1996-solved-question-paper/))
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The correct answer is option (b): Tuberculosis. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 1996, GS Paper 1, as Question 30. It falls under Science & Technology > Health & Diseases.
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This question is rated "easy". It tests basic recall and most well-prepared aspirants should answer it correctly.
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