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Minamate and itai-itai are caused by the pollution of
Minamate and itai-itai are caused by the pollution of
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The correct option is B Mercury and Cadmium
Minamate disease is a neurological syndrome caused by severe mercury poisoning. It was first discovered in Minamata city, Japan in 1956 caused by the release of methylmercury in industrial wastewater. Numbness in hands and feet, ataxia, muscle weakness are some symptoms. It can cause paralysis, coma and death in extreme cases. Itai-Itai disease is caused by cadmium poisoning and was first traced in Japan when a mining company released the cadmium efflux in the river which was used for irrigation, drinking and fishing. The rice crop which was irrigated in this water caused the disease on consumption.Hence, the correct answer is 'Mercury and Cadmium'.
Minamate disease is a neurological syndrome caused by severe mercury poisoning. It was first discovered in Minamata city, Japan in 1956 caused by the release of methylmercury in industrial wastewater. Numbness in hands and feet, ataxia, muscle weakness are some symptoms. It can cause paralysis, coma and death in extreme cases. Itai-Itai disease is caused by cadmium poisoning and was first traced in Japan when a mining company released the cadmium efflux in the river which was used for irrigation, drinking and fishing. The rice crop which was irrigated in this water caused the disease on consumption.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Mercury and Cadmium'.
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