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B
Itai-itai
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Minamata
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D
Pneumoconiosis
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The correct option is B Itai-itai Cadmium is naturally occurring toxic heavy metal. Exposure of cadmium can be found in Industrial workplace, plant soils and sorts of industrial paints. Cadmium is basically used in batteries (nickel-cadmium batteries). Itai-Itai disease is traced first in Japan caused due to exposure of cadmium in rice (due to growth in cadmium contaminated irrigation) consumed by people. Cadmium can also cause kidney failure and softening of bones.