Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 2021 GS-I
Question

Botulism is:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Food-borne intoxication

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Food-borne intoxication”.
Botulism is a food-borne intoxication.

It is caused by the toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, which can be found in improperly canned or preserved foods. The toxin is absorbed into the bloodstream and causes paralysis.

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