Adulteration of mustard oil has led to several outbreaks of Epidemic Dropsy in India. Which one of the following contaminant is responsible for it ?

Asked in UPSC CAPF 2009 · Topic: Deficiency, Non-Contagious and Other Diseases (Environmental and Occupational Non-Communicable Diseases)

1. Automobile oil
2. Linseed oil
3. Argemone oil
4. Rapeseed oil

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