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B
Lead
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C
Manganese
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D
Mercury
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Solution
The correct option is C Mercury
Minamata disease is a neurological disease caused by mercury poisoning. It is mainly caused due to industrial pollution and environmental contamination.
It affects the central nervous system and hinders its sensory and motor pathways.
It is characterized by numbness in the hands and feet, general muscle weakness, loss of peripheral vision, and damage to hearing and speech. Hence, the correct option is D.