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Contamination of drinking water with which of the following causes Blackfoot disease (BFD)?

ANitrates

BArsenic

CMercury

DCadmium

Answer:

B. Arsenic

Read Explanation:

Arsenicosis or Black foot is caused by exposure over a period of time to Arsenic in drinking water. It may also be due to intake of arsenic via food or air.


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