Q17 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2020 (22 Sep Shift 2) · Chemistry

DDT is

  • A
    an antibiotic
  • B
    biodegradable pollutant
  • Correct answer
    C
    non-biodegradable pollutant
  • D
    nitrogen containing insecticide

Solution

Those pollutants, which cannot be broken down into simpler, harmless substances in nature, are called non-biodegradable pollutants. DDT, plastics, polythene bags, mercury, lead, arsenic, metal articles like aluminium cans, synthetic fibers, glass objects, iron products, and silver foils are non-biodegradable pollutants. Hence, the correct option is (3).

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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