Which of the diseases is/are likely to be caused by undercooked food? 1. Ringworm 2. Scabies 3. Tapeworm Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Q: 41 (IES/2015)

Which of the diseases is/are likely to be caused by undercooked food?
1. Ringworm
2. Scabies
3. Tapeworm
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Science

question_exam: 

IES

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{'undercooked food': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'tapeworm': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'ringworm': [3, 0, 0, 0], 'diseases': [9, 0, 10, 7], 'scabies': [0, 0, 2, 3]}

The correct answer is option 2: 3 only. Undercooked food can be a potential source of tapeworm infection.

Let`s examine each option to understand why the other diseases mentioned are not likely to be caused by undercooked food:

1. Ringworm: Ringworm is a fungal infection that affects the skin, scalp, or nails. It is not caused by undercooked food, but rather through direct contact with an infected person or a contaminated surface.

2. Scabies: Scabies is a skin infestation caused by microscopic mites. It is also not caused by undercooked food but spreads through personal contact with an infested individual or by sharing contaminated bedding or clothing.

3. Tapeworm: This is the correct choice. Tapeworms are parasitic worms that can infect humans if they consume contaminated food, particularly undercooked meat or fish.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2: 3 only.

Alert - correct answer should be option- 1: 1 and 3 only. The explanation provided in the question is incorrect. Ringworm is not caused by undercooked food; it is caused by a fungal infection.