<prompt> Urban malaria scheme is based on -Epidemiology surveAnti-adult measuresAnti-larval measuresNone  <response>: Ans. is c i.e., Anti-larval measures The Urban malaria scheme was launched in 1971 under National Malaria Eradication programme with the aim to reduce the vector population in urban area through recurrent antilarval measures. o The main aim is the reduction of the disease to a tolerable level in which the human population can he protected from malaria transmission with the available means. o The urban malaria scheme aims at ? a To prevent death due to malaria. b Reduction of transmission and morbidity. o Norms include ? a Town should have a minimum population of 50,000. b The API should be 2 or above. cThe towns should promulgate and strictly implement the civic by laws to preventeliminate domestic and peridomestic breeding places. o Under the scheme, malaria control strategy comprise of - 1 Prasite control :- Treatment through passive agencies, e.g. hospitals, dispensaries both in private public sectors. 2 Vector control :- It includes a Source reduction :- Reduction of breeding places. b Use of larvicides. c Use of larvivorous fish Gambusia fish d Space spray. 