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Which among the following is not among the major forms of pollution?

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Light pollution
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Soil contamination
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Thermal pollution
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None of the above
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Solution

The correct option is C None of the above

All of them are major types of pollution. They are briefly explained as:

Bright lighting in functions, big cities, etc. causes Light Pollution. Excessive light on the retina causes extreme discomfort in the eyes, especially in dim conditions like during night time. Bright lights strain the eyes and also give headaches and migraines.

Stripping soil of its natural fertility by using artificial chemicals like pesticides, insecticides, ripening agents etc. is known as soil pollution. Plants depend on the nitrogenous compounds present in the soil for their nutrition.

Rise in the temperature in the ecosystem due the release of excessive heat energy into the environment by artificial methods or natural disasters is called thermal pollution.


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