Which of the following is a water-borne disease? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a water-borne disease?
A. Cholera
B. Rabies
C. Tuberculosis
D. Malaria
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Cholera, caused by Vibrio cholerae, is transmitted through contaminated water and food. Malaria is vector-borne, TB airborne, rabies through animal bite.

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