Question

Biodegradable pollutants are the

• A. Domestic wastes that can be rapidly decomposed under natural conditions
• B. Industrial wastes that can be rapidly decomposed under natural conditions
• C. Industrial wastes that can be decomposed under artificial conditions
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Domestic wastes that can be rapidly decomposed under natural conditions

Pollutants are normally classified into two categories - biodegradable and non- biodegradable. The biodegradable pollutants are the domestic wastes, that can be rapidly decomposed under natural conditions. Industrial wastes come under nonbiodegradable pollutants as they can't be decomposed. Hence, option A is correct.