Question: 168. Match List I with List II :
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| A. Typhoid | I. Fungus |
| B. Leishmaniasis | II. Nematode |
| C. Ringworm | III. Protozoa |
| D. Filariasis | IV. Bacteria |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
(2) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
(3) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
(4) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
Answer: Option (2)
Explanation:
Typhoid is caused by the bacterium Salmonella typhi, so A matches with IV.
Leishmaniasis is caused by the protozoan parasite Leishmania, so B matches with III.
Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin caused by dermatophytes, so C matches with I.
Filariasis is caused by nematode worms such as Wuchereria bancrofti, so D matches with II.
Therefore, the correct matching is A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II, corresponding to option (2).