Final answer:
Carcinoma of the larynx is predominantly associated with a history of smoking and chronic alcohol consumption, making option (a) the correct answer.
Step-by-step explanation:
Carcinoma of the larynx is almost always seen in patients with a history of smoking and chronic alcohol consumption. Smoking is a well-known risk factor for a number of cancers, including lung cancer, laryngeal cancer, and others. It contains numerous cancer-causing chemicals and is the single greatest cause of preventable death worldwide. Chronic alcohol consumption is also a significant risk factor for laryngeal cancer. While it is true that smoking can increase the risk for lung cancer, and subsequently there could be a link to cancer of the larynx, the statement specifically highlighting smoking and chronic alcohol use is more direct in relation to laryngeal carcinoma. Therefore, the correct answer to the question is option (a).