Consider the following statements:1.Lead is a naturally occurring toxic metal found in the Earth’s crust.2.India lacks systems to screen populations for exposure to lead.3.Lead exposure can have serious consequences for the health of children.Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Lead is a naturally occurring toxic metal found in the Earth’s crust.
2.India lacks systems to screen populations for exposure to lead.
3.Lead exposure can have serious consequences for the health of children.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1, 2 and 3 are correct. Lead is a naturally occurring toxic metal found in the Earth’s crust. India lacks systems to screen populations for exposure to lead. Lead exposure can have serious consequences for the health of children.

Source: ForumIAS

All India Open Test(Simulator X)