Question

What may happen due to improper methods of disposal of plastic wastes by burning or throwing them into rivers?
(i) Endanger the lives of aquatic plants and animals.
(ii) Causes air pollution.
(iii) Damages our immune system.

• A. (i) and (ii) only
• B. (ii) and (iii) only
• C. (i) and (iii) only
• D. (i), (ii) and (iii)

Answer 1

The correct option is D (i), (ii) and (iii)

The plastics are the nonbiodegradable wastes because they are synthetic polymers which cannot be acted upon by the microbes. The disposal of the plastic in the rivers affects the aquatic animals and plants. The burning of the plastics causes the release of the emissions and dioxins. The emissions cause air pollution and dioxins effects the health and weaken the immune system.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.