reasons for production of toxic dioxins - Environment & Biodiversity

Q.  Which of the following contain the toxic dioxins?

1) Formed on Burning wastes, plastics, coal, etc.
2) Formed when petrol not fully burnt
3) Waste from Industries
- Published on 31 Aug 15

a. Only 1
b. Only 1 and 2
c. Only 3
d. All of the above

ANSWER: All of the above
 
They are toxic chemical compounds. They are also released when we burn cigarettes. Such dioxins are deposited on plants, soil and water and thus get into our food.

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