Question

Non-biodegradable pollutants are created by

• A. nature
• B. excessive use of resources
• C. humans
• D. natural disasters

Answer 1

The correct option is C

humans

The correct Option is C: Humans

1. Humans created plastic and other such synthetic materials.
2. These materials cannot be decomposed by any organisms and hence they are classified as non-biodegradable
3. Since they disturb and cause changes in the quality of air, water, and, soil, they are also pollutants.

Option A:

All the substances created by nature can be decomposed by microorganisms.

Option B:

Using excessive resources leads to their depletion but does not create non-biodegradable pollutants.

Option D:

1. Natural disasters result in the loss of lives and damage to properties and assets.
2. They are not involved with the creation of pollutants.

Non-biodegradable pollutants are created by humans.