UPSC Prelims 2005·GS1·geography·ecology and environment

Pneumoconiosis afflicts the workers who works mainly in:

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  1. ATanneries
  2. BCoal mining industryCorrect
  3. CDistilleries
  4. DGlass industry

Explanation

Pneumoconiosis is a general term for a group of lung diseases caused by the inhalation of mineral or metallic dust particles. It is primarily an occupational hazard associated with the coal mining industry, where workers breathe in coal dust over long periods. This specific form of the disease is often referred to as Black Lung Disease or Coal Workers Pneumoconiosis. While other industries may cause different respiratory issues, coal mining is the classic and most common source of pneumoconiosis.
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