Question
GSMediumPrelims 2014Science & Technology

Consider the following diseases

  1. Diphtheria
  2. Chickenpox
  3. Smallpox

Which of the above diseases has/have been eradicated in India?

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect: The Government introduced the Pentavalent vaccine, which also fights against Diphtheria. This implies that Diphtheria is still prevalent.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Chickenpox is still widespread among the population.

Statement 3 is correct: Smallpox has been eradicated from India. India declared itself free of smallpox in 1979.

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