Consider the following statements with respect to Persistent Organic Pollutants POPs 1 These are tox...........

Environment and Ecology Concept of Ecosystems

Consider the following statements with respect to Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)

1.These are toxic chemicals which can impact the environment of a place located far away from the point of generation of POPs.

2.These are released in the environment through pesticides and industrial processes.

3.Cartagena protocol aims at reducing and eliminating POPs in a phased manner.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Only One

Only Two

All Three

None

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Explanation:

1 and 2 only

The statement that Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) are toxic chemicals that can impact the environment of a place located far away from the point of generation is correct. POPs can travel long distances through air and water, leading to pollution in regions far from their original source.

The statement that POPs are released into the environment through pesticides and industrial processes is also correct. POPs can be byproducts of industrial activities and are often used in pesticides and other chemicals.

The statement about the Cartagena Protocol is incorrect. The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety primarily deals with the international movement of living modified organisms (LMOs) resulting from modern biotechnology, not specifically with the reduction and elimination of POPs. The Stockholm Convention is the international treaty that addresses the reduction and elimination of Persistent Organic Pollutants.