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The major source of soil pollution is
The major source of soil pollution is
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The correct option is A pesticide
Soil pollution is largely localised as compared to air and water pollution which spread to long distances. The major source of soil pollution is pesticide. Several pesticides like DDT were much used in agricultural farms. Most of these persist in the environment causing harm to life indirectly. Presently milder pesticides are being used, but even these are pollutants.
Soil pollution is largely localised as compared to air and water pollution which spread to long distances. The major source of soil pollution is pesticide. Several pesticides like DDT were much used in agricultural farms. Most of these persist in the environment causing harm to life indirectly. Presently milder pesticides are being used, but even these are pollutants.
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