Viruses, which cause hepatitis, are transmitted through:

The correct option is C

Water

The correct answers are both B and C i.e Food and water

Explanation of the correct options:

1. Hepatitis A is caused by viruses from the family of animal viruses or Zoophaginae.
2. The virus causes an infection in the liver and leads to acute liver inflammation.
3. These viruses are transmitted through the faecal-oral route.
4. This implies that consumption of contaminated food and water transmits the virus causing hepatitis.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

Air: Although Hepatitis B and C viruses can survive in the air for up to a week, they are not transmitted through the air.

Option D:

Physical contact: Hepatitis B spreads through the exchange of bodily fluids or a blood transfusion while Hepatitis C spreads through blood transfusion. Physical contact without the exchange of body fluids cannot be transmitted by physical contact.

Final Answer: Viruses, which cause hepatitis, are transmitted through food and water.