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UPPSC 2012 GS-1 Environment & Ecology
Question

The non-biotic pollutant of underground water is

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Arsenic

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Arsenic”.
Arsenic is a non-biotic pollutant that can be found in underground water.

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