Question : Minamata disease is a nervous disorder caused by eating fish polluted with _____.
Option 1: Iron
Option 2: Mercury
Option 3: Lead
Option 4: Nickel
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Correct Answer: Mercury
Solution : The correct option is mercury.
Mercury, specifically methylmercury, a highly poisonous chemical, responsible for the Minamata sickness. The release of methylmercury into bodies of water poisoned fish, resulting in significant health problems for the people.
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Question : Which disease is caused by Nickel?
Option 1: Itai-Itai
Option 2: Dermatitis
Option 3: Learning disability
Option 4: Asthma
Question : Siderosis is a disease caused by the inhalation of
Option 1: silica dust
Option 2: iron dust
Option 3: zinc dust
Option 4: coal dust
Question : The core of the Earth is made up of___________.
Option 1: cobalt and nickel
Option 2: iron and cobalt
Option 3: nickel and magnesium
Option 4: nickel and iron
Question : Earth's core is mainly made up of _____________.
Option 1: nickel and copper
Option 2: nickel and alumina
Option 3: nickel and iron
Option 4: nickel and magnesium
Question : Leptospirosis is a disease caused by
Option 1: Virus
Option 2: Fungus
Option 3: Protozoa
Option 4: None
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