Question

Match the following and find the correct option.

(a)	Mercury	(i)	Plumbism
(b)	Lead	(ii)	Minimata
(c)	Cadmium	(iii)	Itai-itai
(d)	Hydrocarbon	(iv)	Cancer

• A. a-ii, b-i, c-iii, d-iv
• B. a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv
• C. a-ii, b-iii, c-i, d-iv
• D. a-ii, b-i, c-iv, d-iii

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

a-ii, b-i, c-iii, d-iv

(a)	Mercury	(ii)	Minamata
(b)	Lead	(i)	Plumbism
(c)	Cadmium	(iii)	Itai-Itai
(d)	Hydrocarbon	(iv)	Cancer

• Mercury is responsible for causing the disease Minamata marked by ataxia, numbness, muscle weakness, etc. It was first reported from Japan in 1956.
• Lead poisoning is also referred to by the name plumbism. It is common to see in mine workers and typists. It causes neurological disorders and irritation.
• Cadmium causes Itai-Itai that causes kidney and lung disorders.
• Many hydrocarbons like formaldehyde are carcinogenic.

Hence, the correct answer is 'a-ii, b-i, c-iii, d-iv'.