Q. With reference to Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), consider the following statements:
1.They are biodegradable compounds that do not accumulate in living organisms.
2.They can be transported over long distances through air and water, even to regions where they have never been used.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: POPs are highly persistent, resist environmental degradation, and bioaccumulate in living organisms.
- Statement 2 is correct: POPs undergo long-range environmental transport through air and water, enabling them to reach regions far from where they were originally released.
Source- UNEP
