QUESTION
Hard
Science & Technology
Prelims 2012
Lead, ingested or inhaled is a health hazard. After the addition of lead to petrol has been banned, what still are the sources of lead poisoning?
- Smelting units
- Pens and pencils
- Paints
- Hair oils and cosmetics
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