Question

The disease caused due to high fluoride content in water is:

• A. minamata
• B. fluorosis
• C. diarrhoea
• D. encephalitis

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

fluorosis

Ingestion of excess fluoride, most commonly through drinking-water can cause fluorosis which affects the teeth and bones. Moderate amounts lead to dental effects, but long-term ingestion of large amounts can lead to potentially severe skeletal problems.

Hence, the correct option is $\text{B}$