Question

Which one from the following is associated with occupational hazard?

• A. Auorosis
• B. Pneumoconiosis
• C. Silicosis
• D. Both B and C

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Both B and C

An occupational disease is any chronic ailment that occurs as a result of work or occupational activity. Pneumoconiosis also known as black lung disease or black lung is an occupational lung disease and a restrictive lung disease caused by the inhalation of dust, characterized by inflammation, coughing, and fibrosis, often in mines.

Silicosis is the condition of lung fibrosis caused by the inhalation of dust containing silica. Both the conditions are considered as occupational hazards.

Therefore, the correct answer is option D.