Question

Which of the following is DDT?

• A. Fertilizers
• B. Greenhouse Gas
• C. Biodegradable Pollutant
• D. Non-biodegradable Pollutant

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Non-biodegradable Pollutant

The correct option is D.

The explanation for the correct option:

1. DDT stands for Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane.
2. It is used as a pesticide.
3. But due to its non-biodegradable nature, it gets saturated in the environment.
4. Hence it is regarded as a Non-biodegradable pollutant.

The explanation for the incorrect options:

Option A:

1. Fertilizers are the compounds used to increase the growth of plants and high yield.
2. DDT is not a Fertilizer.
3. Micronutrient fertilizers, Phosphorus fertilizers, and nitrogenous fertilizers are examples of Fertilizers.

Option B:

1. Greenhouse gases are the gases that cause the greenhouse effect and increase global warming.
2. CFCs, methane, and Carbon dioxide are some greenhouse gases.
3. DDT is not a greenhouse gas.

Option C:

1. Biodegradable pollutants are referred to as those pollution-causing agents which are biodegradable in nature.
2. Human or animal excreta, agricultural waste, food waste, and detritus material are referred to as biodegradable pollutants.
3. DDT is not a biodegradable pollutant.

Final answer: DDT is a non-biodegradable pollutant.