Which of the following are true about Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) ?…

2023

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 deodorants.

(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 :

Answer: C. (A), (B), (D) and (E) Only

  1. A.

    (A), (B), (C) and (D) Only

  2. B.

    (B), (C), (D) and (E) Only

  3. C.

    (A), (B), (D) and (E) Only

  4. D.

    (A), (C) and (E) Only

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Correct answer: C

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