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One of the examples of radiation pollutants is

This is a radioactive isotope of Iodine. It is capable of emitting energetic radiations that contribute to pollution.

Which one the following is an example of pollutant?

Which one of the following is a “dirty” practice contributing to pollution and seriously needs stoppage by educating the public?

Name the following pollutants :

(i) A pollutant which is mainly responsible for causing acid rain

(ii) Any two chemicals leading to the formation of ozone holes.

(iii) The chemical element which caused Minamata disease in Japan.

Match the items in column I with the closely related ones in column II.

Column I	Column II
(i) Chlorofluocarbons (CFCs)	(a) Global warming
(ii) Flysh	(b) Biodegradable
(iii) Cow dung	(c) Nuclear radiation pollutant
(iv) CO₂ and methane	(d) Acid rain
(v) Sulphur dioxide	(e) Industrial waste
(vi) Iodine – 131	(f) Ozone depletion

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