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Minimata disease was caused due to water pollution by

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a

Cyanides

b

Methyl isocyanate

c

Mercury

d

Lead

answer is B.

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The presence of any unwanted and toxic substance is called pollution. Water pollution is caused by the discharge of industrial effluents containing harmful heavy metals, agricultural field run-off containing pesticides and insecticides, untreated domestic sewage, acid rain, etc. 

Minamata disease is methylmercury (MeHg) poisoning.

Therefore, Minamata disease was caused due to water pollution by mercury.

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