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Substances in Common Use — Science STD 9 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9ScienceSubstances in Common Use2 Marks
Question
Artificial colours in Rang Panchami should be used cautiously.
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Answer

  • We regularly use artificial colours on Rang Panchami.
  • The red colour used on Rang Panchami is very dangerous. It contains a high proportion of mercury in it.
  • This poses risks like blindness, skin cancer, asthma, itching of the skin, permanent blocking of sweat pores etc.
  • Therefore, it is necessary that artificial colours are used cautiously.

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