‘Sankhya’ poisoning is due to
Question and options
‘Sankhya’ poisoning is due to
- aconite
- arsenic
- mercury
- strychnine
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - arsenic
Sankhya (somalkhar) is the vernacular name of white arsenic (arsenic trioxide). Arsenic trioxide is a white, nearly tasteless powder, which has made it a classic homicidal poison.
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