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Which one of the following causes kala-azar?

(a) Ascaris

(b) Trypanosoma

(c) Leishmania

(d) Bacteria

 

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Answer: C

 

Solution: Ascaris causes Ascariasis in the small intestines. This is caused by a parasitic roundworm called Ascaris lumbricoides.Trypanosoma is a parasitic protozoan which causes Trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness).Leishmania is the parasitic protozoan which causes the disease kala-azar. This disease is transmitted by the bite of infected female sand flies.

  

*Reference – NCERT Textbook Class 9th

 

Hence, C is the correct answer.

 

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