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HCS (Haryana)Prelims2021General Studies
Question
Match the diseases listed in Column ‘A’ with their symptoms in Column ‘B’ and select the correct Option. Column A A. Typhoid fever B. Cholera C. Tuberculosis D. Chicken pox Column B 1. Persistent cough, low grade fever and loss of weight 2. High fever, stomach pain, skin rash 3. Fever, loss of appetite, red spots or scabs 4. Rice water stools, nausea, vomiting
Options
- A A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
- B A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
- C A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
- D A-4, B-1, C-3, D-2
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Correct Answer
B A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
Model Answer
| Diseases | Symptoms | Pathogen | Affected body parts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typhoid fever | High fever, stomach pain, skin rash | Salmonella typhi bacteria | Multiple organs of the body |
| Cholera | Rice-water stools, vomiting, leg cramps, nausea. | Vibrio cholerae bacteria | Kidney |
| Tuberculosis | Persistent cough, Chest pain, Loss of appetite. | Mycobacterium tuberculosis | Mainly affects the lungs |
| Chickenpox | Fever, loss of appetite, red spots or scabs | Varicella zoster virus | Rash on the scalp, Swollen lymph glands |