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In the following groups of materials, which group (s) contains only non-biodegradable items?

i. Wood, paper, leather


ii. Polythene, detergent, PVC


iii. Plastic, detergent, grass


iv. Plastic, bakelite, DDT

Non-biodegradable materials are those materials which doesn’t break down due to biological process and remain as such in the environment for years. So, in above the non-biodegradable items are polythene, detergent, Polyvinylchloride (PVC), Plastic, Bakelite and DDT. So, in above question, ii and iv makes group of non-biodegradable items.

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