Question

Match List-I with List-II.
List-I
A. Q fever
B. Campylobacter jejuni
C. Clostridium botulinum
D. Bacillus cereus
List-II
I. Intestinal intoxication
II. Botulism
III. Gastroenteritis
IV. Coxiella burnetii
Choose the correct answer.

• A. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
• B. A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
• C. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
• D. A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV

Hint:

Botulinum = botulism; Bacillus cereus = food poisoning.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: Foodborne pathogens are linked with specific diseases.

Step 1: Q fever.

• Caused by Coxiella burnetii

Step 2: Campylobacter jejuni.

• Causes gastroenteritis

Step 3: Clostridium botulinum.

• Causes botulism

Step 4: Bacillus cereus.

• Causes intestinal intoxication

Step 5: Matching.
\[ A \rightarrow IV,\quad B \rightarrow III,\quad C \rightarrow II,\quad D \rightarrow I \] Conclusion: Option (1) correct.