Q197
The minamata incident, an example for environmental degradation, is due to which one of the following?
A.
Air pollution
B.
Nuclear disaster
C.
Water pollution
AnswerD.
Thermal pollution
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
The Minamata disease is caused by the element mercury in the form of methyl mercury present in the industrial waste which is dumped into water bodies and causes water pollution. This disease was first discovered in 1956 in Japan. It is a lethal disease that can lead to paralysis and death.