Question

Given below are two statements:

Statement 1: Non - biodegradable wastes are generated by thermal power plants.

Statement 2: Biodegradable detergents lead to eutrophication

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• A. Statement 1 is false but statement 2 is true
• B. Statement 1 is true but statement 2 is false
• C. Both Statement 1 and statement 2 is false
• D. Both statement 1 and statement 2 are true

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Both statement 1 and statement 2 are true

Answer:(D)

Explanation for correct option:

Both statement 1 and statement 2 are true. Non -biodegradable wastes are generated by thermal power plants producing fly ash. Detergents that are biodegradable cause eutrophication, which kills animal life by depriving it of oxygen.

Hence option (D) is the correct option.