Which mosquito species is the primary vector of malaria in rural and peri-urban plains of India?
- A Anopheles minimus
- B Anopheles culicifacies ✓
- C Anopheles dirus
- D Anopheles fluviatilis
Correct answer: B. Anopheles culicifacies
Explanation
Anopheles culicifacies is responsible for the majority of malaria cases in India and is the main vector of rural and peri-urban plain areas. Anopheles fluviatilis is a foothill vector, Anopheles minimus transmits in north eastern hilly regions with perennial streams, and Anopheles dirus is a forest vector of the north east. Knowing the dominant regional vector guides selection of control measures such as indoor residual spraying versus larval source management.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
High-yield for: NEET PGINI-CETNExTFMGEUSMLEPLABMRCP
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