Question

    Consider the following statement: I. No cases of

    malaria have been recorded in Ladakh, Lakshadweep, Puducherry. II. Uttar Pradesh and Bihar have recorded the highest burden of malaria. Which of the above-given statements is/are correct regarding “Malaria Status in India (2023)?
    A Only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both are correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Malaria Status in India (2023) • Category 0 (No cases): Ladakh, Lakshadweep, Puducherry. • Category 1 (Low incidence): 24 states/UTs, including Madhya Pradesh and Arunachal Pradesh. • Category 2 (Moderate burden): Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Meghalaya. • Category 3 (High burden): Mizoram and Tripura.

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