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Soil pollution mainly occurs due to

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Industrial wastes or Urban wastes

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Agricultural practices or Biological agents

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Radioactive pollutants

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is D All of the above
Explanation: Soil pollution is when humans introduce harmful objects, chemicals or substances, directly or indirectly into the soil in a way that causes harm to other living things or destroys soil or water ecosystems.

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