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Minamata disease was caused by pollution of water by

A. Mercury

B. Lead

C. Tin

D. Methyl iso cyanate

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Minamata disease (M. d.) is methylmercury (MeHg) poisoning that occurred in humans who ingested fish and shellfish contaminated by MeHg discharged in waste water from a chemical plant.

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