Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 2012 GS-1
Question

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists:
List-I (Air Pollutant) - List-II (Part affected)

A. Asbestos dust - 1. Brain
B. Lead - 2. Stomach
C. Mercury - 3. Lung
D. Carbon Monoxide - 4. Blood stream

A B C D

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: 3 1 2 4

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “3 1 2 4”.
Substance Health Effect
Asbestos dust Lung
Lead Brain
Mercury Stomach
Carbon Monoxide Blood stream

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