UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2023
Question 72 of 75Environment and Ecology
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?
AOnly one
BOnly two
CAll three
DNone
Correct Answer
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Explanation
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