This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Concept of health and disease, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Urban malaria is spread by 
Select and explain. 
A. Anopheles stephensi, B. Anopheles culcifacies, C. Culex fatigans, D. Mansonides
A: Anopheles stephensi
Answer: A: Anopheles stephensi 
Explanation: Anopheles.culicifacies is the main vector of rural and peri-urban areas Anopheles.stephensi is responsible for malaria in urban and industrial areas Ref: Park's textbook of preventive and social medicine; 23rd edition