Q. Consider the following:
1.Soil
2.Contaminated Water
3.Digital Devices
4.Textiles
How many of the above items are potential sources of ‘lead contamination’?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] All four

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation – Lead contamination is a serious environmental and public health issue that arises from the presence of lead in various substances, posing risks to both humans and the ecosystem. Soil and contaminated water are the primary sources of lead contamination. Digital devices and textiles are generally not considered significant sources of lead exposure as they generally don’t contain significant amounts of lead.

Source: Forum IAS

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