Read the above passage carefully and answer the question given below. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering a question.
Which of the following is/are the ill effect(s) of gold mining as mentioned in the passage?
A. Waste generated while mining for gold is harmful even in small quantities.
B. Groundwater gets polluted due to the release of heavy metals generated from the mining of gold.
C. Gold mining activities cause respiratory illnesses in people.