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General Knowledge · Q388

Environmental Science

Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 388

Q388

Lead in water can cause

A.
eye disease
B.
arthritis
C.
kidney damage
Answer
D.
hair falling

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Lead exposure can have serious consequences for the health of children. At high levels of exposure, lead attacks the brain and central nervous system to cause coma, convulsions and even death. Children who survive severe lead poisoning may be left with mental retardation and behavioural disorders.