Which one of the following statements regarding Cholera is correct?

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Q: 100 (NDA-I/2019)

Which one of the following statements regarding Cholera is correct?

question_subject: 

Science

question_exam: 

NDA-I

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0,25,6,3,1,25,2

The correct statement regarding Cholera is option 3: Cholera is a disease due to consumption of contaminated food or water. Cholera is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Vibrio cholerae. It primarily affects the intestines and leads to severe watery diarrhea and dehydration. The bacteria are usually found in water or food that has been contaminated with fecal matter or sewage.

Option 1 is incorrect as Cholera does not cause loss of memory. It primarily affects the digestive system and does not have direct impact on memory.

Option 2 is incorrect as Cholera is not a disease of muscles due to consumption of alcohol. Alcohol consumption does not directly relate to the transmission or development of Cholera.

Option 4 is incorrect as Cholera is not a genetic disease. It is caused by a bacterial infection and is not inherited or passed down through genes.

Therefore, the correct statement is option 3, which highlights that Cholera is a disease caused by consuming contaminated food or water.