Question

Drinking of mineral water with very low level of pesticides (about 0.02 ppm) for long periods may

(a) produce immunity against mosquito

(b) cause leukemia (blood cancer) in most people

(c) cause cancer of the intestine

(d) lead to accumulation of pesticide residues in body fat.

Answer 1

Correct option (d) lead to accumulation of pesticide residues

Explanation :

Drinking of mineral water with very low level of pesticides (about 0.02 ppm) for long periods may lead to accumulation of pesticide residues in body fat. All these materials can be harmful for health. They may reach human body directly with contaminated food or indirectly by way of plants and other animals.