{"id":58682,"date":"2024-04-16T01:23:46","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T01:23:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=58682"},"modified":"2024-04-16T01:23:46","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T01:23:46","slug":"which-of-the-following-is-the-major-cause-of-pollution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-of-the-following-is-the-major-cause-of-pollution\/","title":{"rendered":"Which of the following is the major cause of pollution?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;plants&#8221; option2=&#8221;man&#8221; option3=&#8221;fungi&#8221; option4=&#8221;hydrocarbon gases&#8221; correct=&#8221;option2&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: <strong>B. man<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Humans are the major cause of pollution. We pollute the air, water, and land with our activities, such as burning fossil fuels, driving cars, and producing waste.<\/p>\n<p>Plants are not a major cause of pollution. In fact, they help to clean the air by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen.<\/p>\n<p>Fungi are not a major cause of pollution. They are decomposers that help to break down organic matter and return nutrients to the soil.<\/p>\n<p>Hydrocarbon gases are a type of pollution, but they are not the major cause of pollution. They are released into the atmosphere when fossil fuels are burned.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some additional details about each option:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Plants<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Plants are not a major cause of pollution. In fact, they help to clean the air by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen. Plants also help to prevent soil erosion and provide food and shelter for animals.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fungi<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Fungi are not a major cause of pollution. They are decomposers that help to break down organic matter and return nutrients to the soil. Fungi also play a role in the food chain by providing food for animals.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hydrocarbon gases<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Hydrocarbon gases are a type of pollution, but they are not the major cause of pollution. They are released into the atmosphere when fossil fuels are burned. Hydrocarbon gases can contribute to climate change and smog.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Man<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Humans are the major cause of pollution. We pollute the air, water, and land with our activities, such as burning fossil fuels, driving cars, and producing waste. 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