Question : In the 1950s, and 1960s, which country's people were severely affected by the Mercury pollution-related disease "Minamata"?
Option 1: Malaysia
Option 2: Taiwan
Option 3: Japan
Option 4: Italy
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Correct Answer: Japan
Solution : The correct option is Japan .
Minamata is a Japanese city that had a significant environmental crisis in the mid-20th century as a result of mercury pollution. A chemical business dumped methylmercury-containing industrial wastewater into Minamata Bay, infecting fish, and shellfish that were then ingested by the surrounding populace. This resulted in widespread mercury poisoning, dubbed "Minamata Disease," which caused severe neurological symptoms, abnormalities, and even death.
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