{"id":87353,"date":"2025-06-01T06:41:31","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T06:41:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=87353"},"modified":"2025-06-01T06:41:31","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T06:41:31","slug":"which-of-the-following-substances-are-harmful-for-health-if-present-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-of-the-following-substances-are-harmful-for-health-if-present-in\/","title":{"rendered":"Which of the following substances are harmful for health if present in"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Which of the following substances are harmful for health if present in food items?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1. Pesticide residues<\/li>\n<li>2. Lead<\/li>\n<li>3. Metanil yellow<\/li>\n<li>4. Mercury<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below:<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1 and 2 only&#8221; option2=&#8221;1, 2 and 4 only&#8221; option3=&#8221;3 and 4 only&#8221; option4=&#8221;1, 2, 3 and 4&#8243; correct=&#8221;option4&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC NDA-1 &#8211; 2016<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-nda-1-2016.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-nda-1-2016\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nThe correct answer is D) 1, 2, 3 and 4.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\nAll the substances listed &#8211; Pesticide residues, Lead, Metanil yellow, and Mercury &#8211; are considered harmful to human health if present in food items.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\n&#8211;   **Pesticide residues:** Chemicals used to control pests can remain on or in food crops and pose health risks when consumed.<br \/>\n&#8211;   **Lead:** A heavy metal that is highly toxic and can accumulate in the body, causing severe health problems, especially in children. It can enter food through contaminated water, soil, or processing equipment.<br \/>\n&#8211;   **Metanil yellow:** A non-permitted food colour often used illegally to colour food items like sweets and spices. It is a harmful chemical that can cause neurological damage and other health issues.<br \/>\n&#8211;   **Mercury:** Another toxic heavy metal. Organic mercury compounds like methylmercury can build up in fish and seafood, posing risks to humans who consume them. Inorganic mercury can also contaminate food sources.<br \/>\nAll these substances are regulated by food safety authorities, with maximum permissible limits set for their presence in food.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Which of the following substances are harmful for health if present in food items? 1. Pesticide residues 2. Lead 3. Metanil yellow 4. 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