This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Communicable diseases, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Malaria is transmitted in Rural areas by - 
Select and explain. 
A. Anopheles stephensi, B. Anopheles dirus, C. Anopheles culicifacies, D. None
C: Anopheles culicifacies
Answer: C: Anopheles culicifacies 
Explanation: - anopheles culicifacies is the main vector of malaria in rural and peri urban areas and is widespread in peninsular India. - found in natural and man made breeding sites. Reference : Park's textbook of preventive and social medicine, 23rd edition ,pg no:256 <\p>