Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
1. List I (Disease) - List II (Organism)
2. I. Malaria - A) Fungi
3. II. Poliomyelitis - B) Bacteria
4. III. Tuberculosis - C) Virus
5. IV. Ringworm - D) Protozoan
A
I-D, II-C, III-B, IV-A
B
I-D, II-C, III-A, IV-B
C
I-C, II-D, III-A, IV-B
D
I-C, II-D, III-B, IV-A
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
1. The task is to match the Disease in List I with the causative Organism type in List II.
2. I. Malaria: Caused by Plasmodium parasites, which are Protozoans. Matches D.
3. II. Poliomyelitis (Polio): Caused by the Poliovirus, which is a Virus. Matches C.
4. III. Tuberculosis (TB): Caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Matches B (Bacteria).
5. IV. Ringworm: A common skin infection caused by various types of Fungi (dermatophytes). Matches A.
6. Combine the matches: I-D, II-C, III-B, IV-A.
7. This corresponds to option (A).