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Which is true about DDT

A.Greenhouse gas

B.A fertilizer

C.Biodegradable pollutant

D.Non-biodegradable pollutant✓ Correct

Explanation

Pollutants which cannot be broken down into simpler harmless substance in nature are called non- biodegradable pollutants. DDT, plastics, polythene, bags, insecticides, mercury, lead, arsenic metal articles like aluminium cans, glass objects and silver foils are biodegradable pollutants.

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