11(Muktoshri) Flashcards
1
Q
what is it
A
It is a new variety of rice developed by WB
2
Q
why is it made
A
It is Arsenic resistant and WB has water of arsenic content. so tackle it, such rice was created
3
Q
what happen due to arsenic contamination
A
1 Hyperkeratosis(Skin scales) 2 Increased cancer risk
4
Q
what is arsenic industrial use
A
1 Used in glass making
2 preserve wood
5
Q
what is its major source
A
natural source like volcano
