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Question
State whether the following statement is True or False. In case a statement is false, write the correct statement.
Sewage is a solid waste that causes water pollution and soil pollution.
Options
True
False
Solution
False
Explanation:
The given statement is False. Sewage is a liquid waste, not solid garbage, and it pollutes the water and soil.
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