Which of the following diseases has been eradicated from India?

Correct option is C

Sol. Polio has been eradicated from India, and the country was officially declared polio-free by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2014. The success was achieved through extensive Pulse Polio Immunization campaigns and continuous surveillance efforts. India has not reported a single case of wild poliovirus since 2011.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) Tuberculosis – Not eradicated. Tuberculosis (TB) remains a public health issue in India, with efforts under the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) aiming to eliminate it by 2025. However, new cases are still reported annually.
· (b) Malaria – Not eradicated. Malaria cases have declined significantly, but it has not been completely eradicated. The National Framework for Malaria Elimination (NFME) targets malaria elimination by 2030.
· (c) Polio – Correct answer. India was declared polio-free by WHO in 2014, after successful immunization drives. The last reported case was in 2011, and the country has maintained polio-free status since then.
· (d) AIDS – Not eradicated. HIV/AIDS is still prevalent in India. While treatment options (ART therapy) have improved, new infections continue to be reported, and the disease remains a public health concern.