Malaria in the human body is caused by which one of the following organisms?
[ A ] Bacteria
[ B ] Virus
[ C ] Mosquito
[ D ] Protozoan
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
Malaria is a mosquito borne disease of humans and other animals caused by Plasmodiumprotozoan. Severe disease is largely caused by Plasmodium falciparum whereas mild forms are due to P vivax, P ovaland P malariae