Question

Gastrointestinal problems are caused by

• A. Acid rain
• B. Water pollution
• C. Soil pollution
• D. Sound pollution

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Water pollution

Gastrointestinal problems are caused by the ingestion of the contaminated water and food. The acid rain does not directly causes these problems. It has major effect on the corrosion of buildings and aquatic life. The soil pollution also indirectly affects by causing biomagnification and contamination of crops. The water pollution is the direct source of gastric issues like typhoid, jaundice, ascariasis, amoebiasis etc. The sound pollution affects the hearing, neural and cardiovascular system. Hence, the correct answer is 'Water pollution'.