EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

EDUCATION UGC NET

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Important sources of land pollution are
A
Industrial Wastes
B
Agricultural Wastes
C
Both (A) and (B)
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Deforestation. Agriculture. Industry. Mining. Landfills and waste. Urbanization. Other. 09-Aug-2018

Detailed explanation-2: -The waste materials that cause land pollution are broadly classified as municipal solid waste (MSW, also called municipal refuse), construction and demolition (C&D) waste or debris, and hazardous waste.

Detailed explanation-3: -Land pollution is majorly caused due to dumping and improper disposal of industrial and domestic waste along with semi-solid waste resulting from agriculture.

Detailed explanation-4: -Litter and Waste. Litter. Urbanization and Construction. Mining and Extraction. Agriculture. 18-Jan-2023

Detailed explanation-5: -burning of fossil fuels in electricity generation, transport, industry and households; industrial processes and solvent use, for example in the chemical and mining industries; agriculture; waste treatment; More items •30-Jan-2023

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