Q. Consider the following pairs:
1.Leptospirosis: Spread via contact with water contaminated by animal urine (Leptospira spp.).
2.Anthrax: Caused by Bacillus anthracis; can spread via inhalation or skin contact.
3.Brucellosis: Primarily transmitted through the ingestion of unpasteurized dairy products.
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

[A] Only one pair

[B] Only two pairs

[C] All three pairs

[D] None of the pairs

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Pair 1 is correct: Leptospirosis is often associated with floods or contaminated water.
  • Pair 2 is correct: Anthrax is a serious infectious disease caused by spore-forming bacteria.
  • Pair 3 is correct: Brucellosis is a bacterial disease that spreads from animals to people, typically via unpasteurized milk or cheese.
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