ATTEMPT · ENVIRONMENT · PRELIMS 2012
Lead, ingested or inhaled is a health hazard. After the addition of lead to petrol has been banned, what stil…
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Lead, ingested or inhaled is a health hazard. After the addition of lead to petrol has been banned, what still are the sources of lead poisoning?
1. Smelting units
2. Pens and pencils
3. Paints
4. Hair oils and cosmetics
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• Correct Answer: B
• Smelting units and lead-based paints remain significant sources of lead poisoning despite the petrol ban.
• Pencils contain non-toxic graphite; hair oils and standard cosmetics are not recognized lead sources.
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