Asked: UPSC CSE (Pre) 1999medium Level
QUESTION STATEMENT:द्विभाषी / Bilingual
कलायखंज, अधिक मात्रा में खाने से होता है :
Lathyrism is caused by excessive consumption of:
SELECT CORRECT OPTION:
A
खेसरी दाल के
Khesari dal (grass pea)
Correct
B
सरसों के तेल के
Mustard oil
C
परिमार्जित चावल के
Polished rice
D
खुंबी के
Mushroom
Official Solution & Explanation:
Correct Answer: Option A(खेसरी दाल के)
खेसरी दाल (Lathyrus sativus) का अत्यधिक सेवन करने से कलायखंज (Lathyrism) नामक लकवाग्रस्त न्यूरोलॉजिकल रोग हो जाता है, जो इसमें पाए जाने वाले विषैले न्यूरोटॉक्सिन (BOAA / ODAP) के कारण होता है।
Lathyrism is a neurological disease characterized by spastic paralysis of the lower limbs, caused by excessive consumption of Khesari dal (Lathyrus sativus) containing the neurotoxin ODAP.
Subject: General Science•Topic: Diseases and Treatment•Subtopic: Diseases and Treatment
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