Silicosis is the disease caused due to

Ingestion of silicon

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Inhalation of amorphous silicon

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Both A and B

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Solution

The correct option is B Inhalation of amorphous silicon
Silicosis is a form of occupational lung disease caused by inhalation of crystalline silica dust.The silica dust causes swelling in the lungs and chest lymph nodes. This disease may cause people to have trouble in breathing.

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