Based on information from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) of India, the country has successfully eradicated or eliminated the following diseases:
Smallpox: Globally eradicated in 1980, with India playing a significant role in the eradication efforts.
Polio: India was declared polio-free by the WHO in 2014, with the last reported case in 2011.
Yaws: India was declared free of yaws by the WHO in 2016.
Trachoma: The WHO validated India as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem in 2017.
Guinea Worm Disease (Dracunculiasis): India was certified free of Guinea worm disease by the WHO in February 2000.
Considering these facts, the correct option is:
Option 1: Polio, Trachoma, Yaws, Plague, and Smallpox
However, it's important to note that while India has eradicated or eliminated the first four diseases listed in this option, the status of plague requires clarification.
- Plague: Although there have been no reported cases of plague in India for several decades, and the disease is considered to be under control, official sources do not confirm its complete eradication.
Therefore, while Option 1 is the closest to being correct, it may not be entirely accurate due to the inclusion of plague.
