Q. According to a study by EMPRI, which vegetable sampled from Bengaluru markets showed the highest concentration of cadmium, exceeding the FAO's permissible limits?
Answer:
Carrot
Notes: The study conducted by the Environment Management and Policy Research Institute (EMPRI) on vegetables in Bengaluru found that carrots had the highest concentration of cadmium among the sampled vegetables, with a level of 54.60 mg/kg, which is significantly above the FAO's permissible limit of 0.2 mg/kg. This highlights a serious concern regarding the safety of consuming such vegetables that are irrigated with wastewater containing heavy metals.