Question

Assertion (A): Monkey is the reservoir host of malarial parasite.
Reason (R): Malaria is transmitted by monkey bite.

• A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
• B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
• C. A is true and R is false.
• D. A is wrong and R is true.
  \textbf{Correct Answer:} (3) A is true and R is false.

Hint:

Differentiate between vector-borne transmission and direct transmission when evaluating statements about infectious diseases.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Monkeys are indeed considered reservoir hosts for certain types of Plasmodium (e.g., Plasmodium knowlesi). However, malaria is not transmitted through monkey bites. It is spread by the bite of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes, making the reason incorrect.