Drinking aerated drink with low levels (0.02 ppm) of pesticide for long period would cause
A
Cancer of intestine
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B
Accumulation in the body
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C
Leukaemia
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D
Immunity against mosquito
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Solution
The correct option is B Accumulation in the body There are pesticides which have been detected in the aerated soft drinks by the researchers. These pesticides are known to accumulate within the tissues of the body. The permissible limit of pesticides in drinking water is 0.02 ppm. The accumulation of the pesticides may result in interference in the metabolic activities of the body. There are certain pesticides which are toxic and accumulation might degrade the tissues.