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Which disease is primarily spread by female Anopheles mosquitoes?

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Malaria is spread by female Anopheles mosquitoes.

Dengue and chikungunya are transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes.

Updated On: Jan 13, 2026
  • Dengue fever.
  • Malaria.
  • Zika virus.
  • Chikungunya.
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

The Plasmodium parasite, responsible for malaria, is transmitted by the female Anopheles mosquito.

Mosquitoes of the Aedes genus transmit dengue, Zika, and chikungunya.

Consequently, the correct answer is Malaria.

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