This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: DNB 2018, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Endemic ascites caused by:- 
Select and explain. 
A. Aflatoxin, B. Pyrrolizidine, C. Sanguinarine, D. Ergot alkaloid
B: Pyrrolizidine
Answer: B: Pyrrolizidine 
Explanation: Endemic ascites was repoed in the Nagesia tribes of Madhya Pradesh, which presented as a rapidly developing jaundice and ascites, with over 40% moality. It occurred due to contamination of Gondhli or Panicum miliare millet by the weed seeds of Crotalaria or Jhunjhunia, which contained Pyrrolizidine alkaloids which are hepatotoxic.