everyday science MCQ #2659

It is often observed that people living in hilly areas suffer from goiter because:

everyday science MCQ #2659

  1. Question 1

    Q1. It is often observed that people living in hilly areas suffer from goiter because:

    • A) Of low atmospheric pressure there
    • B) Their diet and drinking water are deficient in iodine
    • C) Of low temperature
    • D) Of non-availability of a sufficient amount of oxygen

    Answer: Their diet and drinking water are deficient in iodine

    Explanation: Mountain soils and water in hilly areas are often deficient in iodine because it has been washed away by glaciation and heavy rainfall, leading to goiter (enlarged thyroid) in local populations.