Q. With reference to the disease cholera, consider the following statements:
1.It is a viral respiratory disease.
2.It is preventable and treatable.
3.The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) include the aim to eradicate cholera by 2030.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 3 are incorrect. Cholera is an acute diarrheal infection caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It is primarily spread through contaminated food and water. The goal of eradicating cholera by 2030 is part of the “Ending Cholera: A Global Roadmap to 2030” initiative launched by the Global Task Force on Cholera Control (GTFCC).
Statement 2 is correct. Cholera is preventable through measures such as ensuring access to clean water, proper sanitation, and hygiene practices. It is also treatable, primarily with oral rehydration solutions, and in severe cases, with antibiotics and intravenous fluids.
Source: The Hindu
