Which of the following is a non-biodegradable waste?
(a) Paper
(b) Vegetable peels
(c) Plastic
(d) Leaves

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(c) Plastic
Plastic is a non-biodegradable waste, as it does not rot by the action of decomposers.

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Which of the following is a non-biodegradable waste? (a) Paper (b) Vegetable peels (c) Plastic (d) Leaves

(c) Plastic Plastic is a non-biodegradable waste, as it does not rot by the action of decomposers.

Which of the following is a non-biodegradable waste?
(a) Paper
(b) Vegetable peels
(c) Plastic
(d) Leaves

(c) Plastic
Plastic is a non-biodegradable waste, as it does not rot by the action of decomposers.