Which of the following is a biodegradable waste?

Plastic

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Glass

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Metal scrap

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Food waste

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Solution

The correct option is D Food waste
Biodegradable waste is any product that can be easily broken down naturally by water, oxygen, the sun's rays, radiation or microorganisms. Among the given options, food waste alone can be broken down naturally.
Hence, the correct option is option d.

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