UPSC Prelims 2014
Science & Technology
Consider the following diseases
1. Diphtheria
2. Chickenpox
3. Smallpox
Which of the above diseases has/have been eradicated in India?
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Government introduced the Pentavalent vaccine, which also fights against Diphtheria. This implies that Diphtheria is still prevalent. Statement 2 is incorrect: Chickenpox is still widespread among the population. Statement 3 is correct: Smallpox has been eradicated from India. India declared itself free of smallpox in 1979.