UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Engineering

Q1:

Non-disposal of solid waste may cause the spread of

A malaria

B rodents related plague

C typhoid

D dysentery

ANS:B - rodents related plague

Non disposal of solid waste will result in biodegradation of organic matter. This will cause obnoxious odour and attract flies which are the chief agents of diseases like typhoid, Diphtheria, Diarrhoea etc.