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Question

Dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane (DDT) is a:

  1. Non-pollutant
  2. Non-biodegradable pollutant
  3. Biodegradable pollutant
  4. Biochemical pollutant

Answer:

Option B: Non-biodegradable pollutant

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Non-biodegradable pollutant”.

Dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane (DDT) is a non-biodegradable pollutant. This synthetic chemical is persistent in the environment, meaning it does not break down easily and can accumulate in the tissues of living organisms.