Statement I : Too much salt content in diet could be one of the reasons for kidney failure.
Statement II : High salt may cause high blood pressure.
Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Answer is Right!
Answer is Wrong!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC NDA-2 – 2016
Statement II: High salt may cause high blood pressure. (True)
Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I.
– High blood pressure is a leading cause of chronic kidney disease and, eventually, kidney failure.
– Since high blood pressure caused by high salt is a significant contributor to kidney damage, Statement II provides the mechanism by which Statement I can be true. Therefore, Statement II correctly explains one way too much salt can lead to kidney failure.