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Assertion : Methyl mercury is a highly p...

Assertion : Methyl mercury is a highly persistent pollutant that accumulates in food chains.
Reason : Mercury pollution is responsible for minamata.

A

If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion

B

If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion

C

If the assertion is true but the reason is false

D

If both the assertion and reason are false

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The correct Answer is:
B
Minamata disease is caused by methyl mercury poisoning in Japan and causes occur mercury poisoning. Symptoms include ataxia, numberless, muscle weakness, vision and damage to ears and speech.
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