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DDT - A. is a non-degradable pollutant...

DDT -
A. is a non-degradable pollutant
B. shows biomagnification
C. is harmful to fishes and birds
D. is a pesticide

A

Only D is correct

B

Only B and C are correct

C

None is correct

D

All are correct

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To solve the question regarding DDT, we will analyze each option provided and determine if it is true or false based on the information about DDT. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding DDT**: - DDT stands for Dichloro-Diphenyl-Trichloroethane, which is a synthetic pesticide used for controlling insects. 2. **Option A: DDT is a non-degradable pollutant**: - DDT is indeed a non-degradable pollutant. It does not break down easily in the environment, leading to long-term ecological effects. - **Conclusion**: True. 3. **Option B: DDT shows biomagnification**: - Biomagnification refers to the increasing concentration of a substance, such as a pesticide, in the tissues of organisms at each successive level of the food chain. DDT accumulates in the fatty tissues of animals and magnifies as it moves up the food chain. - **Conclusion**: True. 4. **Option C: DDT is harmful to fishes and birds**: - DDT is known to have harmful effects on wildlife, particularly birds and aquatic life. It can cause thinning of eggshells in birds and can be lethal to fish. - **Conclusion**: True. 5. **Option D: DDT is a pesticide**: - DDT is classified as a pesticide, specifically used for agricultural and vector control purposes. - **Conclusion**: True. ### Final Answer: All options (A, B, C, D) are correct regarding DDT. ---
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