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Q. Which among the given diseases is caused by the consumption of nitrate contaminated food & water

  • (A) Blue baby syndrome
  • (B) Asbestosis
  • (C) Osteoporosis
  • (D) Minimata disease
  • Correct Answer - Option(A)
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Explanation by: Official MCQ Buddy

Blue baby syndrome, also known as methemoglobinemia, occurs when infants consume nitrate-contaminated food or water. Nitrates are converted into nitrites in the body, which interfere with oxygen transport in the blood, leading to a bluish skin discoloration and oxygen deficiency.

  • Asbestosis (B) → Caused by inhalation of asbestos fibers.
  • Osteoporosis (C) → Caused by calcium deficiency, not nitrates.
  • Minamata disease (D) → Caused by mercury poisoning.

Thus, Blue baby syndrome (A) is the correct answer.

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