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Question:

What is DDT among the following?

Non-biodegradable pollutant

An organic fertilizer

A fertilizer

Biodegradable pollutant

Solution:

Those pollutants which cannot be broken down into simpler, harmless substances in nature, are called non-biodegradable pollutants. DDT, plastics, polythene, bags, insecticides, pesticides, mercury, lead, arsenic, metal articles like aluminum cans, synthetic fibers, glass objects, iron products, and silver foils are non-biodegradable pollutants.