Question

The blue baby syndrome is caused due to pollution by

• A. Nitrates
• B. Chlorides
• C. Cyanides
• D. Fluorides

Answer 1

The correct option is A Nitrates

When there is increased concentration of the nitrates in the drinking water, this results in the development of the disease known as blue baby syndrome. The haemoglobin in the person's body is unable to carry oxygen. This is due to the abnormal haemoglobin in the person caused by the nitrates. The deficiency of oxygen results in blue colour development at certain regions of the body.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.