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Which organism causes malaria and belongs to Protista?

  • A Trypanosoma
  • B Plasmodium
  • C Entamoeba
  • D Paramecium

Correct answer: B. Plasmodium

Explanation: Plasmodium is a sporozoan protist that causes malaria. Trypanosoma causes sleeping sickness and Entamoeba causes amoebic dysentery.

Concept context

Whittaker's five kingdom system covering Monera, Protista, Fungi, plus viruses, viroids, and lichens. A foundational NEET chapter on how living organisms are grouped.

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