Question : Minamata disease was caused by:
Option 1: Mercury
Option 2: Lead
Option 3: Cadmium
Option 4: Zinc
Answer (1)
15th Jan, 2024
Correct Answer: Mercury
Solution : The correct option is Mercury .
Minamata disease is a type of mercury poisoning caused by the release of Methylmercury into the environment. The disease is named after Minamata Bay in Japan, where a chemical company discharged industrial wastewater containing Methylmercury into the bay during the mid-20th century, leading to widespread Mercury poisoning.
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