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प्रश्न
Identify who am I?
I am the type of pollution caused by using too much chemical fertilizers and pesticides by farmers. I lower the quality of soil and even move chemicals into plant parts which are eaten by people. I am _____ pollution.
उत्तर
I am the type of pollution caused by using too much chemical fertilizers and pesticides by farmers. I lower the quality of soil and even move chemicals into plant parts which are eaten by people. I am Land pollution.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Which one of the following is non-biodegradable?
(A) DDT
(B) Vegetable peel
(C) Cardboard
(D) Bark of trees
Read the passage and identify the sentences expressing types of pollution.
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| Column 'A' | Column 'B' |
| 1. Water containing cobalt | a. Mental retardedness |
| 2. Methane gas | b. Paralysis |
| 3. Water containing lead | c. Inflammation of lungs. |
| 4. Sulphur dioxide | d. Skin cancer |
| 5. Nitrogen dixoide | e. Irritation of eyes |
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With an example, state what are secondary pollutants?
What is environmental pollution?
With reference to pollution, explain the following:
Air pollution
With reference to pollution, explain the following:
Water pollution
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I am the type of pollution caused by loud sounds and I can cause serious damage to your ears and also affect sleep. In India, I am mainly caused by loudspeakers and the honking of air horns of cars. I am ______ pollution.
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