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Non-biodegradable pollutants are created...

Non-biodegradable pollutants are created by
(A)  nature
(B) excessive use of resources
(C) humans
(D) natural disasters

A

nature

B

excessive use of resources

C

humans

D

natural disasters

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The correct Answer is:
C
Non-biodegradable pollutants are created by humans. These are the pollutants which are not decomposed or decompose very slowly. These pollutants are difficult to manage and in most cases there is no treatment process to handle. Eg: plastics, glass, polythene bags or poisons like DDT (pesticide).
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