What is DDT among the following?

An organic fertilizer

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A fertilizer

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Biodegradable pollutant

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Non-biodegradable pollutant

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Solution

The correct option is D Non-biodegradable pollutant
Those pollutants which cannot be broken down into simpler, harmless substances in nature, are called non-biodegradable pollutants.
DDT, plastics, polythene, bags, insecticides, pesticides, mercury, lead, arsenic, metal articles like aluminum cans, synthetic fibers, glass objects, iron products, and silver foils are non-biodegradable pollutants.

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	Column I		Column II
(A)	Biodegradable pollutants	(i)	DDT
(B)	Non-biodegradable pollutants	(ii)	$S O_{2}$
(C)	Primary pollutants	(iii)	PAN
(D)	Secondary pollutants	(iv)	Sewage

______ made from natural organic substance, is a biodegradable fertilizer.

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