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Biodegradable and Non Biodegradable Waste

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Which of the following is a decomposable waste?

A

Glass

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Plastic bag

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C

Paper

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D

Cotton shirt

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Solution

The correct options are
C
Paper

D
Cotton shirt

Biodegradable wastes are those substances which can be broken down by microorganisms into harmless or non-toxic substances. Cotton shirt and paper are biodegradable substances. They get easily decomposed when buried in the soil.

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