State PCS PYQPrelims 2022

UPPCS · Question 9

Dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane (DDT) is a:

  1. Non-biodegradable pollutant
  2. Biochemical pollutant
  3. Non-pollutant
  4. Biodegradable pollutant
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Answer: (A) Non-biodegradable pollutant

Explanation

DDT is persistent, non-biodegradable and biomagnifies in food chains.