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What are biodegradable and non-biodegradable pollutants?
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Options:
  • A Biodegradable pollutants are harmful substances that break down naturally in the environment, while non-biodegradable pollutants are substances that persist indefinitely without breaking down.
  • B Biodegradable pollutants are substances that persist indefinitely without breaking down, while non-biodegradable pollutants break down naturally in the environment.
  • C Both biodegradable and non-biodegradable pollutants are harmful substances that never break down.
  • D Biodegradable pollutants are substances that are harmless and non-polluting, while non-biodegradable pollutants are substances that are highly toxic.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Biodegradable pollutants are harmful substances that break down naturally in the environment, while non-biodegradable pollutants are substances that persist indefinitely without breaking down.
Correct Option is : (A)
Biodegradable pollutants are harmful substances that break down naturally in the environment, while non-biodegradable pollutants are substances that persist indefinitely without breaking down.

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