Which one of the following statements pertaining to polluta…

Biology Ecosystem Structure and Function, Productivity and Decomposition Single Correct MCQ

Published by: CGP EDU Academic Team

Published on: August 14, 2026

Which one of the following statements pertaining to pollutants is correct :-

DDT is a non-biodegradable pollutant

Excess fluoride in drinking water causes osteoporosis

Excess cadmium in drinking water causes black foot disease

Methylmercury in water may cause "Itai Itai" disease

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DDT is a persistent organic pollutant that does not break down easily in the environment, leading to its biomagnification in the food chain.

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