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Rachel Carson's famous book 'Silent Spring' is related to

A

Pesticide pollution

B

Noise pollution

C

Population explosion

D

Ecosystem management

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Author and Title**: The question asks about Rachel Carson's famous book titled "Silent Spring". 2. **Understand the Author's Background**: Rachel Carson was an American biologist known for her work in environmental science. She wrote several influential books focusing on the environment. 3. **Focus on the Content of "Silent Spring"**: The book "Silent Spring" primarily addresses the impact of pesticides on the environment, particularly highlighting the dangers of DDT (Dichloro-Diphenyl-Trichloroethane), a widely used pesticide at the time. 4. **Discuss the Key Themes**: In "Silent Spring", Carson discusses how pesticides, especially DDT, affect wildlife and ecosystems. She explains how these chemicals enter the food chain, accumulate in fatty tissues, and can cause genetic damage across generations. 5. **Evaluate the Options**: The question provides four options: - Option 1: Pesticide pollution - Option 2: Noise pollution - Option 3: Population explosion - Option 4: Ecosystem management 6. **Select the Correct Option**: Based on the content of "Silent Spring", the correct answer is Option 1: pesticide pollution, as the book specifically addresses the harmful effects of pesticides on the environment. 7. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the answer to the question is that Rachel Carson's famous book "Silent Spring" is related to pesticide pollution. ---
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