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The letter ‘e’ in ‘e-wastes’ refers to
The letter ‘e’ in ‘e-wastes’ refers to
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The correct option is C electronic
E-wastes refer to ‘electronic wastes’ and include discarded electronic items such as batteries, mobile phones, computers, etc. They are hazardous wastes as they contain toxic chemicals and heavy metals (cadmium, mercury, etc.) which can harm human health and also pollute the soil when dumped or buried in it.
E-wastes refer to ‘electronic wastes’ and include discarded electronic items such as batteries, mobile phones, computers, etc. They are hazardous wastes as they contain toxic chemicals and heavy metals (cadmium, mercury, etc.) which can harm human health and also pollute the soil when dumped or buried in it.
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