Which of the following type of pollution may cause tetanus?

Water pollution

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Soil pollution

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Air pollution

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A Soil pollution
Soil pollution may cause tetanus as the bacteria for tetanus, Clostridium tetanii are present in the soil, dust and horse dung. The bacteria gains entry through wounds or if skin is cut by rusted iron, a soiled piece of glass etc.
So, the correct answer is 'Soil pollution'

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