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Minamata disease is a pollution related disease. It results from
Minamata disease is a pollution related disease. It results from
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The correct option is C Release of industrial waste containing mercury in fishing water
When industrial wastes containing methyl mercury are released in water there is accumulation of mercury in the fish.
Eating such fish causes Minamata disease which is a neurological disease characterised by general muscle weakness and ataxia.
Final answer
(c) Release of industrial waste containing mercury in fishing water
When industrial wastes containing methyl mercury are released in water there is accumulation of mercury in the fish.
Eating such fish causes Minamata disease which is a neurological disease characterised by general muscle weakness and ataxia.
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(c) Release of industrial waste containing mercury in fishing water
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