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Consider the following statements:

Silicosis occurs in people working in the quarrying, manufacturing and building construction industries.
Pink disease occur due to mercury poisoning.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

None of the above

Explanation:

Explanation

Silica (SiO₂/ silicon dioxide) is crystal-like mineral found in abundance in sand, rock, and quartz. Silicosis occurs most commonly as an occupational disease in people working in the quarrying, manufacturing and building construction industries. It is also reported from population with non-occupational exposure to silica dust from industrial as well as nonindustrial sources
Pink disease and minamata caused by mercury toxicity

By: Dr.Dharminder Singh

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