Which one of the following is a waterborne disease?

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Q: 11 (NDA-II/2018)

Which one of the following is a waterborne disease?

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Science

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NDA-II

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0,16,8,16,5,1,2

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{'waterborne disease': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'tuberculosis': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'jaundice': [1, 0, 1, 0], 'arthritis': [6, 0, 1, 1], 'rabica': [0, 0, 0, 1]}

The correct answer is option 1, Jaundice. A waterborne disease refers to an illness that is caused by the ingestion or contact with contaminated water. In the case of Jaundice, it is primarily caused by a viral infection of the liver. The hepatitis A virus (HAV) is the most common cause of infectious jaundice, and it can be transmitted through the consumption of water or food contaminated with fecal matter containing the virus.

Option 2, Tuberculosis, is not a waterborne disease as it is primarily transmitted through the air by droplets containing the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It usually affects the lungs but can also spread to other parts of the body.

Option 3, Rabies, is not a waterborne disease either. It is a viral infection transmitted through the bite or scratch of an infected animal.

Option 4, Arthritis, is a condition characterized by inflammation in the joints and is not related to waterborne diseases.

In summary, Jaundice is the correct answer as it is a waterborne disease caused by a viral infection of the liver.