The bacterial and the viral infections that may be caused due to unsafe sex respectively are:
The bacterial and the viral infections that may be caused due to unsafe sex respectively are:
Options
Official answer
The correct option is (d).
Marking scheme
- 1.1 mark
Hint
Recall which STDs are bacterial (e.g., Syphilis, Gonorrhoea) and which are viral (e.g., Warts, HIV-AIDS), and match them in the exact order requested.
Quick oral answer
Syphilis is a bacterial sexually transmitted infection, while genital warts are caused by a viral infection (Human Papillomavirus or HPV).
Common mistakes
- 1.Confusing the order of bacterial and viral infections.
- 2.Classifying HIV-AIDS or Warts as bacterial infections.
- 3.Classifying Gonorrhoea or Syphilis as viral infections.
Analysis and explanation
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can be caused by various pathogens, including bacteria and viruses.
- Bacterial infections: Gonorrhoea and Syphilis are caused by bacteria.
- Viral infections: Warts and HIV-AIDS are caused by viruses.
The question asks for a bacterial infection and a viral infection respectively.
- Option (a) lists Warts (viral) and HIV-AIDS (viral).
- Option (b) lists HIV-AIDS (viral) and Warts (viral).
- Option (c) lists Gonorrhoea (bacterial) and Syphilis (bacterial).
- Option (d) lists Syphilis (bacterial) and Warts (viral), which correctly matches the 'bacterial and viral respectively' order.
Interesting facts
Syphilis is caused by the bacterium *Treponema pallidum*, whereas genital warts are caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Using barrier methods like condoms significantly reduces the risk of transmitting these infections.
Question details
Q12 of 39 questions
- Board
- CBSE
- Class
- Class 10
- Subject
- Science
- Year
- 2023
- Section
- Section A
- Marks
- 1
- Type
- MCQ
- Chapter
- How do Organisms Reproduce?
- Topic
- Reproductive Health
- Bloom's level
- Remembering
- Syllabus topic
- Reproductive health - need and methods of family planning. Safe sex vs HIV/AIDS. Child bearing and women's health.
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Frequently asked questions
How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2023?
This question carries 1 mark in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2023 examination.
Which chapter does this question come from in Science?
This question is from the chapter "How do Organisms Reproduce?" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.
What topic does this question cover in Science?
This question covers the topic "Reproductive Health" from CBSE Class 10 Science.
What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2023 paper?
This is a MCQ question from Section A in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2023 paper.