Question

Which of the following groups of diseases have been controlled by the use of vaccines and by creating awareness among the people?

• A. Small pox, amoebiasis, diphtheria, tetanus.
• B. Small pox, polio, diphtheria, tetanus.
• C. Small pox, AIDS, diphtheria, tetanus.
• D. Small pox, common cold, diphtheria, tetanus.

Hint:

Remember: Vaccine success → Smallpox, Polio, DPT diseases.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: Vaccination and public awareness programs have been highly effective in controlling certain infectious diseases.
Step 1: Diseases controlled by vaccines.

• Smallpox $\rightarrow$ Eradicated globally through vaccination
• Polio $\rightarrow$ Controlled through mass immunization programs
• Diphtheria and Tetanus $\rightarrow$ Controlled through routine vaccination

Step 2: Evaluate other options.

• Amoebiasis $\rightarrow$ Not controlled by vaccines (incorrect)
• AIDS $\rightarrow$ No effective vaccine available (incorrect)
• Common cold $\rightarrow$ No vaccine due to many viral strains (incorrect)

Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, the correct group is smallpox, polio, diphtheria, and tetanus.