Q. The disease caused by Asbestos is
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
Emphysema
Explanation:
Asbestos exposure is known to cause serious respiratory diseases, including Emphysema, Asbestosis, and Lung Cancer.
- Emphysema is a lung disease that leads to shortness of breath due to damage to the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs.
- Prolonged exposure to asbestos fibers can lead to lung scarring and breathing difficulties, increasing the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Why are the other options incorrect?
- Dysentery (A) → Caused by bacterial or amoebic infections, not asbestos.
- Paralysis (B) → Can result from neurological disorders but is not linked to asbestos exposure.
- Diarrhea (D) → Usually caused by infections, contaminated food, or water, not asbestos.
Thus, the correct answer is (C) Emphysema.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
Asbestos exposure is known to cause serious respiratory diseases, including Emphysema, Asbestosis, and Lung Cancer.
- Emphysema is a lung disease that leads to shortness of breath due to damage to the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs.
- Prolonged exposure to asbestos fibers can lead to lung scarring and breathing difficulties, increasing the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Why are the other options incorrect?
- Dysentery (A) → Caused by bacterial or amoebic infections, not asbestos.
- Paralysis (B) → Can result from neurological disorders but is not linked to asbestos exposure.
- Diarrhea (D) → Usually caused by infections, contaminated food, or water, not asbestos.
Thus, the correct answer is (C) Emphysema.