Question

Contamination of drinking water with which of the following causes Blackfoot disease (BFD)?

• A. Nitrates
• B. Arsenic
• C. Mercury
• D. Cadmium

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Arsenic

Arsenicosis or Black foot is caused by exposure over a period of time to Arsenic in drinking water. It may also be due to intake of arsenic via food or air.