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Environment & EcologyPollution and Waste ManagementToxic Chemicals, Pesticides and Persistent Organic PollutantsMedium (editorial estimate)
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Type:
Statement based
Skill:
Fact recall
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mercury pollution · Toxic Chemicals, Pesticides and Persistent Organic Pollutants

Classification and difficulty are editorial labels. Explanations are awaiting review.

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Consider the following statements regarding mercury pollution: 1. Gold mining activity is a source of mercury pollution in the world. 2. Coal-based thermal power plants cause mercury pollution. 3. There is no known safe level of exposure to mercury. How many of the above statements are correct?

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Question 59 · Toxic Chemicals, Pesticides and Persistent Organic Pollutants · Environment & Ecology · UPSC Prelims 2023 (GS)

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2023 · GS · Question 59