Why is plastic harmful for the environment?

It degrades slowly and release toxic substances

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It causes choking of drains

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It leads to flood like conditions

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It causes water-logging

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Solution

The correct option is C It degrades slowly and release toxic substances
The passage explains that plastics degrade slowly which means that they will keep on circulating in the environment and continue to release toxic substance for a long while. In this context, option A is the best answer to the question asked.

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Statement: Should there be a total ban on use of plastic bags?

Arguments:

I. No, instead the thickness of plastic bags, which can be used without much damage to the environment, should be specified.

II. Yes, use of plastic bags causes various problems like water pollution and water logging and hence, it is necessary to ban it.

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