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Radiations from a nuclear power plant is harmful to:

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environment

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human civilization

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wildlife

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all of the above

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The correct option is A all of the above
Radiation from the radioactive elements pollutes not only the environment but also the civilization coming in contact with it. It causes radiation sickness which left untreated causes fatality.

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