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Environment & Ecology UPPSC 2005 GS-I
Question

The highest chemical pollution is caused by the industrial effluents of

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Leather industry

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Leather industry”.
The leather industry is known for causing significant chemical pollution due to the various processes involved in leather production, such as tanning and dyeing.

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