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Which of the following is a substance that causes pollution?

  1. Clean air
  2. Pure water
  3. Plastic materials
  4. Natural minerals

    Aiv only

    BAll

    Ciii only

    Diii, iv

    Answer:

    C. iii only

    Read Explanation:

    • The result of undesirable changes in our surroundings that harm plants, animals, and human beings - Pollution

    • 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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