NDA2025General AbilityGeneral ScienceActual
The vector of malaria parasites is
Options
- AMale Anopheles mosquito
- BMale Culex mosquito
- CFemale Anopheles mosquito
- DFemale Culex mosquito
Correct answer
C. Female Anopheles mosquito
Step-by-step solution
Malaria is caused by the Plasmodium parasite. The vector responsible for transmitting the malaria parasite to humans is the female Anopheles mosquito. Female mosquitoes require a blood meal for the development of their eggs, whereas male mosquitoes feed on plant nectar and do not bite humans. Answer: Female Anopheles mosquito