Dengue is caused by a bacteria. (2) Dandruff and ringworm are caused by fungi.

Question

State whether the following statements are true or false. Correct the false statements:

(1) Dengue is caused by a bacteria. 

(2) Dandruff and ringworm are caused by fungi. 

(3) Pneumonia is spread through droplets spread in air by infected person. 

(4) Chicken pox spread due to contaminated food and water. 

(5) Ida Bengston was honoured with the Typhoid Medal’ in 1947.

Answer 1

(1) False. Dengue is caused by a virus. 

(2) True.

(3) True.

(4) False. Chicken pox spread due to contact with infected person. 

(5) False. Ida Bengston was honoured with the ‘Typhus Medal’ in 1947.