Question

Introduction of contaminants into an environment that causes instability, disorder, harm or discomfort to the ecosystem i.e, physical systems or living organisms, is called as

• A. Adulteration
• B. Fortification
• C. Pollution
• D. Enrichment

Answer 1

The correct option is C Pollution

• Pollution is the introduction of contaminants into the natural environment that causes adverse change.
• Pollution can take the form of chemical substances or energy, such as noise, heat or light. Pollutants, the components of pollution, can be either foreign substances/energies or naturally occurring contaminants.
• Hence, Introduction of contaminants into an environment that causes instability, disorder, harm or discomfort to the ecosystem i.e, physical systems or living organisms, is called Pollution.
• So, the correct answer is 'Pollution'.