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Which of the following are considered pollutants?

  1. Plastic materials are not pollutants.
  2. Chemical substances can be pollutants.
  3. Heavy metals are examples of pollutants.
  4. Nuclear waste does not cause pollution.

    A2 only

    B2, 3

    C3 only

    DAll

    Answer:

    B. 2, 3

    Read Explanation:

    • The Substances that cause pollution are known as pollutants.

    • Eg: Plastic materials, chemical substances, heavy metals, nuclear waste.

    • National Pollution Control Day - December 2

    • The National Pollution Control Day in India is observed in memory of the 1984 Bhopal disaster.


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