Correct option is C
Plague is not caused by mosquitoes.
Explanation:
● Dengue and Filaria are diseases caused by mosquito bites:
- Dengue: Transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito.
- Filaria: Transmitted by Culex mosquitoes carrying parasitic worms.
● Plague is caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, which is typically transmitted by rat fleas, not mosquitoes.
Information Booster:
● Mosquitoes are vectors for several diseases, including malaria, Zika virus, and yellow fever.
● Prevention of mosquito-borne diseases involves the use of mosquito nets, insect repellents, and eliminating stagnant water.
● The plague was a major pandemic in history, known as the Black Death, which caused millions of deaths in the 14th century.
Additional Information:
- (A) Dengue: Caused by the Aedes mosquito.
- (B) Filaria: Transmitted by Culex mosquitoes.