Final answer:
The statement is false; Hepatitis C is a communicable disease that can be asymptomatic, while viral meningitis and pneumonia are communicable diseases, contrary to what the statement suggests. Tuberculosis is also a communicable disease that is usually symptomatic.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement in the question contains inaccuracies. Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is indeed a communicable disease that can often be asymptomatic, meaning that the infected individuals might carry the virus without showing any symptoms. However, the statement about viral meningitis and pneumonia is incorrect; both can be highly communicable. Pneumonia can be caused by various organisms, including bacteria and viruses, and can spread from person to person, especially viral pneumonia. Viral meningitis is also communicable, typically less severe than bacterial meningitis, but still can be spread through direct contact with an infected person's saliva, stool, or respiratory secretions. Tuberculosis (TB) is indeed a communicable and often symptomatic disease, caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and is spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Therefore, the correct answer is b) False.