A farmer was told that fishes were not fit for human consumption because a large amount of pesticides had accumulated in the tissues of fishes. This happens:

1. By the transfer of pesticides in the food chain.

2. By the degradation of pesticides.

3. By the reaction of pesticides with atmospheric oxygen.

4. By the reaction of pesticides with atmospheric carbon dioxide.

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Mercury, aluminum, lead, copper, DDT, etc. are an example of :

1. Biodegradable Pollutant.

2. Non-biodegradable pollutant.

3. Non pollutant.

4. Noise pollutant.

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