Question

Select the non-degradable pollutant(s) from the followings.

• A. Plastic
• B. Organochlorine pesticides
• C. Heavy metals
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All of the above

Non-degradable pollutants can be described as a pollutant that is not broken down by natural processes. DDT, plastics, polythene, bags, insecticides, pesticides, mercury, lead, arsenic, metal articles like aluminum cans, synthetic fibres, glass objects, iron products and silver foils are non-biodegradable pollutants. So, the correct answer is option D.