Question

Which of the following can be considered as soil pollutants?

• A. Fertilizers
• B. Pesticides
• C. Weedicides
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Soil pollution is caused by removal or addition of substances which decrease its productivity. It is caused by agrochemicals, industrial wastes, municipal wastes etc. It adversely affects the fertility of the soil. Pesticides, weedicides, and fertilizers are added to soil in agriculture practices to remove unwanted plants and increase the fertility of the soil. These chemicals penetrate into soil and damages the soil.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.