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Environment & Ecology question from JKAS Prelims, 2018 by JKPSC

Blue Baby Syndrome is associated with which type of poisoning? 

Last updated May 15, 2026
Correct Answer: Option B — Nitrate
Blue Baby Syndrome, medically known as methemoglobinemia, occurs when nitrates in drinking water (often from fertilizer runoff or sewage) are converted into nitrites in the body. These nitrites interfere with the blood's ability to carry oxygen, leading to a bluish tint on the skin, particularly in infants.
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Exam JKPSC
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Stage Prelims
Year 2018
Subject Environment & Ecology
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