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Question

Harmful ultra-violet radiation coming from the sun can cause:

  1. Liver cancer
  2. Brain cancer
  3. Oral cancer
  4. Dermal cancer

Answer:

Option D: Dermal cancer

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Dermal cancer”.

Dermal cancer, also known as skin cancer, is a type of cancer that develops in the skin. It is caused by excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun, which can damage the DNA in skin cells.