Question

persons working in cement plants and limestone quarries are more prone to disease like options a) silicosis b) cancer c) fluorosis (bone disease) d) asthma

Answer 1

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Correct option: a) Silicosis

Reason: Silicosis is caused due to lung fibrosis caused by the inhalation of dust containing silica.  Since the person is working in cement plants and limestone quarries ..and cement is made up of silica, lime, alumina etc..so, the person is most affected or prone to the disease known as Silicosis.

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