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PPSC PCS 2018 · Question 1 of 97

The element which is generally absorbed by plants along with Zn and causes “Ouch Ouch” disease in human beings is

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  1. ATin (Sn)
  2. BCadmium (Cd)Correct
  3. CMercury (Hg)
  4. DChromium (Cr)

Answer: B. Cadmium (Cd)

Explanation

Cadmium absorbed by plants (along with zinc) causes itai-itai ('ouch-ouch') disease in humans.

Source: https://cdn.mindspritesolutions.com/examrace/SPSC/Punjab-PSC/Punjab-PSC-Past-Papers/Punjab-Civil-Service-2018-Official-Paper-1-Part-1.pdf

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