Question

Overpopulation is responsible for air pollution only and not for soil or water pollution.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B

False

Overpopulation is a major cause of pollution. It causes air pollution, soil pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, etc. For example with the increase in population:

• the number of vehicles has increased which causes air and noise pollution,
• the quantity of wastewater has increased which causes water pollution,
• amount of garbage has increased whose improper disposal causes soil pollution.