In order to prevent spreading of a communicable disease like cholera it is necessary to
A
Control the population of mosquitoes
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B
Dry up all ponds in the neighbourhood
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C
Educate people to drink boiled water and not to eat exposed food
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D
Prevent others from coming in contact with the diseased person
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Solution
The correct option is C Educate people to drink boiled water and not to eat exposed food Cholera is an infectious disease, that causes severe watery diarrhea, which can lead to dehydration and even death if untreated. It is caused by eating food or drinking water contaminated with a bacterium, called Vibrio cholerae. The disease is most common in places with poor sanitation, crowding, war, and famine. Educate people to drink boiled water and not to eat exposed food is one of the preventive measure.