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| Q. |
Cadmium pollution is associated with |
| A. | Minamata disease |
| B. | Black foot disease |
| C. | Dyslexia |
| D. | Itai-itai |
| Answer» D. Itai-itai | |
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Explanation: Itai-itai disease was the documented case of mass cadmium poisoning in Toyama Prefecture, Japan, starting around 1912. The cadmium poisoning caused softening of the bones and kidney failure. The disease is named for the severe pains caused in the joints and spine. |
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