Question

Suppose you have become the secretary of your society. Recently you have attended a
meeting in your local municipal office. The Municipal office is very concern about health of
society as now monsoon has arrived. They advice to take some preventive action against
certain diseases which are common in rainy season. Now answer the following question
a) Name any two such diseases.
b) Name the causal microorganism of the disease.
c) Give three preventive measures for each disease that you will take as a secretary of
the society.​

Answer 1

Answer:

For (a) Name of any two such diseases are- Malaria and Cholera

(b) Causal microorganism of malaria is a protozoa and causal microorganism of cholera is a bacteria.

Explanation:

For (c)As a secretary three preventive measures for the diseases are as follows:

For Malaria Prevention-

1. Cover your arms and legs
2. Use mosquito repellents
3. Use mosquito nets over the beds to avoid bites.

For Cholera Prevention-

1. Drink and use safe water
2. Wash your hands often with soap and safe water
3. Use latrines or bury your feces (poop); do not defecate in any body of water.