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Maximum limit of nitrate in drinking wat...

Maximum limit of nitrate in drinking water is ___ ppm and its excess concentration causes______
(A) 50 ppm, kidney damage
(B) 50 ppm, blue baby syndrome
(C) 10 ppm, tooth decay
(D) > 500 ppm, Laxative effect

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