Japanese encephalitis (JE) is a major public health problem in several Indian states. The primary mosquito vector responsible for JE transmission in India breeds predominantly in which type of habitat?

• A Paddy fields and water with vegetation ✓
• B Fast-flowing streams and rivers
• C Desert coolers and overhead tanks
• D Dirty stagnant water in urban drains

Explanation

Culex tritaeniorhynchus (Culex vishnui subgroup) is the primary vector of Japanese encephalitis in India and breeds predominantly in paddy fields and water bodies with vegetation. This bionomic characteristic is well described in Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine. Option D describes the breeding habitat of Culex quinquefasciatus, option C describes Aedes aegypti, and option B describes some Anopheles species found in hilly areas.

Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 26th ed.

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