Question
The vector of malaria parasites is
NDA
General Ability
General Science
2025
NDA 2025 (Phase 1)
NDA General Ability Question (2025) — Solution
Options
- A. Male Anopheles mosquito
- B. Male Culex mosquito
- C. Female Anopheles mosquito
- D. Female Culex mosquito
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
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