Inanimate objects that can transmit the disease are termed as–

Correct option is C

Sol. Fomites are non-living objects that can carry infectious agents and transmit them between individuals. Examples include doorknobs, stethoscopes, bedsheets, and utensils. Pathogens can survive on these surfaces and spread indirectly when someone touches them and then contacts their mouth, nose, or eyes.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) Droplet – Refers to moisture particles expelled during coughing or sneezing. These are aerosol-based transmission modes, not inanimate objects.
· (b) Dust – Can carry pathogens like fungal spores but is not specifically termed as a fomite. It may contribute to airborne transmission.
· (c) Fomites – Correct Answer. They are inanimate objects contaminated with infectious agents. Proper disinfection of fomites is crucial in infection control.
· (d) Reservoir – Refers to living or non-living sources where pathogens normally live and multiply. It’s broader and may include fomites, but not all reservoirs are fomites.