Consider the following diseases : 1. Diphtheria 2. Chickenpox 3. S

Consider the following diseases :

1. Diphtheria
2. Chickenpox
3. Smallpox

Which of the above diseases has/have been eradicated in India?

1 and 2 only

3 only

1, 2 and 3

None

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UPSC IAS – 2014

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The correct answer is B.

Smallpox (3) is a viral disease that was officially declared eradicated globally by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1980. India was declared smallpox-free in 1977 following extensive vaccination campaigns. Diphtheria (1) and Chickenpox (2) are both vaccine-preventable diseases but have not been eradicated in India or globally; cases still occur.

Eradication means the permanent reduction to zero of the worldwide incidence of infection caused by a specific agent as a result of deliberate efforts. Global eradication is extremely difficult and has only been achieved for smallpox. Polio is targeted for global eradication and its incidence has been drastically reduced.

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