Teaching UGC NET Mock Test Series 2025 (Paper 1 & 2) People Development & Environment Impact of Pollutants on Human Health
Which of the following are true about Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)?
(A) They are extremely widespread and occur from tropics to Arctic.
(B) They often accumulate in food webs and reach toxic concentrations.
(C) Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are examples of POPs.
(D) They are widely used as flame retardants and in deodrants.
(E) Some chemicals used in making non-stick, waterproof and stain-resistant products are categorized as POPs.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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(A), (B), (C) and (D) Only
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(B), (C), (D) and (E) Only
3
(A), (B), (D) and (E) Only
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(A), (C) and (E) Only