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Elephantiasis, which can last a lifetime, is an example of a:

AGenetic disease
BDeficiency disease
CChronic disease
DAcute disease
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Chronic disease
1. It is common in parts of India. 2. Long-lasting diseases are chronic. 3. They have drastic long-term effects. _Source: syllabus Science, Chapter 13, Why Do We Fall Ill._
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