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Standard XII
Biology
Importance of Catalytic Converters
Drawback of D...
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Drawback of DDT as pesticides is that?

A
it is less effective than others
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it becomes ineffective after some time
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C
it is a non-degradable substance
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D
it is very costly
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Solution

The correct option is C it is a non-degradable substance
Thecorrectanswerisoption(c).

DDT(dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)isacolourless,crystalline,tastelessandalmostodourlessorganochlorineusedaspesticide.

Apollutantthatisnotbrokendownbynaturalprocessesisknownasnon−degradablesubstance.

HenceDDTisanon−degradablesubstance.

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