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Introduction to Environmental Issues

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Non-ionising radiation with specific biological effects are

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UV radiations

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Gamma rays

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C

X-rays

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D

Beta rays

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Solution

The correct option is A UV radiations
UV radiations are non-ionising radiation with specific biological effects such as ageing of the skin, skin cancer, cataract, permanent damage to the cornea of the eyes etc.

Final answer

(a) UV radiations

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