This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Species of Anopheles causing malaria in Andamon & Nicobar island ? 
Select and explain. 
A. Anopheles stephensi, B. Anopheles dirus, C. Anopheles culicifacies, D. Anopheles epiroticus
D: Anopheles epiroticus
Answer: D: Anopheles epiroticus 
Explanation: Ans. is 'd' i.e., Anopheles epiroticus Vector for malaria is female anapheline mosquito.There are six primary vectors of malaria in India : ?An. culicifacies : - It is the main vector in rural and periurban areas.An. Stephensi : - Responsible for malaria in urban and industrial areas.An fluvitalis : - Main vector in hilly areas, forests and forests fringes, especially in the east.An. minimum : - Vector in the the foot hills of Noh-Eastern states.An. dirus : - Vector in the forest of Noh-East.An. epiroticus : - Restricted to Andaman and Nicobar Islands.