Which of the following material is non-biodegradable?

Plastic mugs

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Egg shell

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Leather belt

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Rice grains

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Solution

The correct option is A Plastic mugs
Eggshell leather belts and rice grains are obtained naturally from living organisms and are made of biodegradable components.
Plastic mugs are synthesized by humans in factors by making artificial polymers using chemicals that ultimately become non-biodegradable. It remains as it is for thousands of years in the same condition.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Plastic mugs.'

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