This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Endemic ascites cases repoed from Madhya Pradesh in 1976 was caused due to: 
Select and explain. 
A. Fusarium, B. Crotalaria, C. Ergot, D. Aflatoxin
B: Crotalaria
Answer: B: Crotalaria 
Explanation: Endemic ascites was caused due to contamination of millets with crotalaria (jhunjhunia) seeds which contain hepato toxins such as pyrrolizidine. Ref: Park 21st edition, page 608.