Consider the following diseases 1. Diphtheria 2. Chickenpox 3. Smallpox Which of the above diseases has/have been eradicated in India?
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Government introduced the Pentavalent vaccine, which also fights against Diphtheria. This implies that Diphtheria is still prevalent.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Chickenpox is still widespread among the population.
Statement 3 is correct: Smallpox has been eradicated from India. India declared itself free of smallpox in 1979.