(C) The Assertion is correct because $Plasmodium$ $vivax$ is a protozoan parasite that causes malaria in humans.The Reason is incorrect because malari

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If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.

(C) The Assertion is correct because $Plasmodium$ $vivax$ is a protozoan parasite that causes malaria in humans.The Reason is incorrect because malaria is not caused by polluted water; it is a vector-borne disease transmitted by the bite of an infected female $Anopheles$ mosquito.Therefore,the correct option is $C$.

Class 12 Biology Human Health and Disease Diseases caused by protozoa

Medium

Assertion : $Plasmodium$ $vivax$ is responsible for malaria.
Reason : Malaria is caused by polluted water.

AIIMS 2001 All AIIMS

A
If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
B
If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
C
If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
D
If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.