In the following groups of materials, which group(s) contains only non-biodegradable items?
I. Wood, paper, leather
II. Polythene, detergent, PVC
III. Plastic, detergent, grass
IV. Plastic, bakelite, DDT
A
III
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B
IV
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C
I and III
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D
II and IV
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Solution
The correct option is D II and IV Polythene, detergent, PVC, plastic, bakelite and DDT are non-biodegradable. Non - biodegradable wastes are those which cannot be degraded or decomposed by the action of biological decomposers i.e., bacteria and fungi.