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Consider the following statements with respect to radiation.
A. Radiation, that is given off by nuclear waste is extremely damaging to organisms.
B. Nuclear waste is not a potent pollutant and can be dealt without any caution.
C. Radiation causes mutations at a very high rate.
D. At low doses, nuclear radiation is lethal but at high doses, it creates various disorders.
Of the above statements:

A

B and D correct

B

A and B correct

C

A and D are correct

D

A and C are correct

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