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Communicable Diseases — Syllabus
Karnataka Board · Class 10 · Physical Education
What Communicable Diseases covers in Karnataka Board Class 10 Physical Education: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.
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4 Topics · Karnataka Board Class 10 Physical Education · 2026-27
Topics in Communicable Diseases
1
Malaria
- Malaria is a vector-borne communicable disease common during May to September in India
- Caused by Plasmodium bacteria transmitted through female Anopheles mosquitoes
- Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water sources like septic tanks, drainage, and gutters
2
Cholera
- Cholera is most common during May to October in India
- Caused by Vibrio Cholera bacteria found in contaminated food and water
- House flies act as vectors by carrying bacteria from infected feces to food and water
3
Tuberculosis (TB)
- TB primarily affects respiratory system but can affect other organs
- Caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria
- Spreads through airborne droplets when infected person coughs or sneezes
4
Typhoid
- Caused by Salmonella enterica bacteria transmitted through contaminated food, milk, and water
- House flies act as vectors carrying bacteria from infected feces to food sources
- Main symptom is continuous fever lasting 3-4 weeks without reduction
Key Concepts
A vectorA waterborne disease caused by VibrioAn airborne disease caused by MycobacteriumA foodborne disease caused by SalmonellaAn airborne viral disease caused by
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What are the important topics in Communicable Diseases for Karnataka Board Class 10 Physical Education?
Key topics in Communicable Diseases include Malaria, Cholera, Tuberculosis (TB), Typhoid. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Karnataka Board Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Communicable Diseases for the Karnataka Board Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on Communicable Diseases. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
Sources & Official References
- Karnataka SSLC — kseeb.kar.nic.in
- Dept of Pre-University Education, Karnataka
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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