The persons working in textile factories such as carpet weavers are exposed to which of the following occupational diseases ?

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Q: 36 (CDS-II/2007)
The persons working in textile factories such as carpet weavers are exposed to which of the following occupational diseases ?

question_subject: 

Science

question_exam: 

CDS-II

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0,9,14,1,9,10,3

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{'occupational diseases': [0, 0, 2, 0], 'asbestosis': [1, 0, 2, 0], 'textile factories': [0, 0, 2, 1], 'asthma': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'carpet weavers': [0, 0, 2, 0], 'siderosis': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'tuberculosis': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'silicosis': [0, 0, 3, 2]}

Option 1: Asbestosis is a lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos fibers. While asbestos may be present in some older textile factories, it is not directly related to carpet weaving. Therefore, option 1 is not the correct answer.

Option 2: This is the correct answer. Textile workers, including carpet weavers, are at risk of developing asthma and tuberculosis due to the exposure to various agents in textile factories. Asthma can be caused by inhaling dust particles and chemicals used in the textile industry. Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that can spread in crowded and poorly ventilated textile factories.

Option 3: Silicosis is a lung disease caused by inhaling silica dust. Although silica may be present in some textile materials, carpet weaving specifically does not involve significant exposure to silica dust. Therefore, option 3 is not the correct answer.

Option 4: Siderosis is a lung condition caused by inhaling iron or iron oxide particles. While some types of textile work, such as ironing or pressing, may involve exposure to iron particles, carpet weavers are not directly exposed to such particles. Thus, option 4 is not the correct answer.

In conclusion, option 2 (Asthma and Tuberculosis) is the correct answer

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