Directions for: The questions consist of two statements each, printed as assertion and reason. While answering these questions you are required to choose any one of the following five responses A. If both the Assertion and the Reason are true and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion. B. If both the Assertion and the Reason are true but the Reason is not a correct explanation of Assertion. C. If the Assertion is true but the Reason is false. D. If both the Assertion and the Reason are false. E. If Assertion is false but Reason is true.
Assertion: Tapeworm roundworm and pinworm are endoparasites of human intestine. Reason: Improperly cooked food is the source of intestinal infections.A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) E
Correct Answer: B
Solution :
Tapeworm (Taenia solium) belongs to Platyhelminthes and roundworm (Ascaris), pin worm (Enterobius) belongs to Aschelminthes. All of these are endoparasites. The main cause of the intestinal infection is improperly cooked food. However, Tapeworm infection occurs by eating improperly cooked food, Ascaris is transmitted by contaminated food and water and Enterobious Vermicularis or rinworm may be transmitted through food or improper sanitary conditions.
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