alleryWhich of the following is listed as a major cause of environmental pollution?
AEstablishing biodiversity reserves
BAfforestation drives
COperation of the carbon cycle
DPopulation explosion
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Population explosion
1. Causes of pollution include population explosion, fast industrialization, and deforestation.
2. Population explosion is therefore a valid cause.
3. Afforestation and biodiversity reserves are conservation measures, not causes of pollution.
4. The carbon cycle is a natural balancing process, not a cause; hence Population explosion is correct.
_Source: Balbharati (Maharashtra Board) Class 10 Science & Technology Part 2, Ch 4 "Environmental Management", p.48_
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