MAH LLB 3 Year CET 2 April Shift-2 2026
Which of the following is a non-biodegradable waste?
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Answer: Option B — Plastic
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Non-biodegradable waste cannot be broken down by bacteria and other decomposers in a reasonable time; plastic can persist for hundreds of years.
Food scraps, leaves and animal waste are organic and decompose naturally, so they are biodegradable.
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