Human Reproduction Question 213

Question: DDT is a [BHU 1982; DPMT 1984; CBSE PMT 1999; MP PMT 2004; AIIMS 2005]

Options:

A) Non-biodegradable pollutant

B) Biodegradable pollutant

C) Antibiotics

D) None of the above

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

DDT is a non-biodegradable pollutant.

These are persistent pollutants and are not decomposed naturally or by activity of microorganisms and thus are not recycled back into the atmosphere.