Question

In the following groups of materials, which group/groups contain only non-biodegradable materials?
(i) wood, paper, leather
(ii) polythene, detergent, PVC
(iii) plastic, detergent, grass
(iv) plastic, bakelite, DDT

(a) (iii)
(b) (iv)
(c) (i) and (iii)
(d) (ii) and (iv)

Answer 1

(d) (ii) and (iv)

These materials cannot be degraded by micro-organisms and hence are non-biodegradable.