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UPSC 1998: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Disease) I. Malaria II. Poliomyelitis III. Tuberculosis IV. Ringworm List II (Organism) A. Fungi B. Bacteria C. Virus D. Protozoan Codes:
(a)I-D, II-C, III-B, IV-A
(b)I-D, II-C, III-A, IV-B
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (a) I-D, II-C, III-B, IV-A
Malaria is caused by the protozoan Plasmodium; poliomyelitis by a virus; tuberculosis by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis; and ringworm by dermatophyte fungi. The given code I-D, II-C, III-B, IV-A matches these pairs, while other options place the pathogens with the wrong diseases. ([licchavilyceum.com](https://licchavilyceum.com/upsc-civil-services-prelims-1998-solved-question-paper/?utm_source=openai))
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What is the correct answer to this UPSC 1998 Science & Technology question?▼
The correct answer is option (a): I-D, II-C, III-B, IV-A. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
Which year was this Health & Diseases question asked in UPSC Prelims?▼
This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 1998, GS Paper 1, as Question 111. It falls under Science & Technology > Health & Diseases.
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This question is rated "moderate". It requires sound conceptual understanding of the topic.
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