What is radioactive pollution and what are its sources?

Radioactive pollution is the deposition of, or presence of radioactive substances on surfaces or within solids, liquids or gases that render a habitat unsuitable for human habitation.

Sources of radioactive pollution are as follows:

• Nuclear accidents from Nuclear Plants

• The Use of Nuclear Weapons as Weapons of Mass Destruction

• Spillage of radioactive materials

• Improper handling of radioactive substances.

• Cosmic Rays and Other Natural Sources.

For more relevant articles refer to the links given below:

• UPSC Environment and Ecology Questions
• Conservation of Biodiversity
• UPSC Environment and Ecology