Radioactive Pollution

Q. What are carcinogens?

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The substances which can create cancer are known as ___ .

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Which of the following is not an effect of radioactive pollution?

1. Nitrogen
2. Sulphur
3. Phosphorus
4. Water

Q. Find out the incorrect statement in the following

1. Itaitai disease is caused by cadmium pollution
2. Minamata disease is caused by mercury pollution
3. Asbestosis disease is caused by particulate asbestos
4. Blue baby syndrome is caused by radioactive pollution

Q. Radioactive pollution can be minimised by

1. underground testing of nuclear weapons
2. minimising radioactive leakage from nuclear reactors
3. geological disposal of radioactive waste
4. dumping radioactive wastes in water bodies