Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the conservation of environment?

Lead free petrol in vehicles help in reducing pollution

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Greenpeace is an organisation working to protect the environment by direct action

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Use a bicycle or walk instead of using a car for short trips

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Use of bleach and strong detergents is one of the ways to save the earth from getting polluted.

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Solution

The correct option is D Use of bleach and strong detergents is one of the ways to save the earth from getting polluted.
Conservation of the environment is the need of the hour. We can reduce our carbon footprints, deforestation, control pollution causing elements to save or planet. Water pollution by the chemical is a serious issue. The bleach and detergents we use in our home contain a lot of harmful chemicals which without being treated properly are dumped into the water bodies. If we reduce this and shift to nature-friendly products this way one can protect the environment from being getting polluted.

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