Question
Biology Question on Strategies For Enhancement in Food Production
Which one of the following is a non-communicable disease?
A
(A) Cancer
B
(B) Tuberculosis
C
(C) Cholera
D
(D) Malaria
Answer
(A) Cancer
Explanation
Solution
Explanation:
Cancer is a non-communicable disease.The communicable disease spreads from one person to another via any form of transmission where the non-communicable disease cannot spread from one person to the other. Cancer is a disease wherein cells grown uncontrollably giving rise to the tumor. This disease may be a hereditary disease or can be caused due to exposure to excessive sunlight, chemical, radioactive material, x rays, UV rays, etc. Thus, it is a non-communicable disease. Hence, the correct option is (A).