Which of the following factors is responsible for soil pollution?

Excessive use of CFC containing substances

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Combustion of fossil fuels

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Wastes from industries

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Excessive use of automobiles

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Solution

The correct option is C Wastes from industries
Wastes from industries like pulp and paper mills, sugar mills, oil refineries, fertilizer manufacturing units, etc. are released directly into water bodies that are ultimately used in soil by the farmers and thus enter into the soil causing soil pollution.
All the other given options contribute to air pollution.

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