Soil Pollution — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements regarding microplastics in soil is/are correct? 1. Microplastics can alter soil structure and water retention capacity. 2. They primarily enter soil through atmospheric deposition and industrial spills. 3. Microplastics can act as carriers for other pollutants, transferring them to plants. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following government initiatives: 1. Swachh Bharat Mission 2. National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture 3. Soil Health Card Scheme Which of the above initiatives directly or indirectly aim to mitigate soil pollution?

Which of the following legal frameworks in India primarily addresses the management of hazardous wastes that are major contributors to soil pollution?

With reference to soil remediation techniques, consider the following statements: 1. Phytoremediation uses plants to absorb or degrade pollutants. 2. Bioremediation is generally faster and more expensive than physical methods. 3. Soil washing is a chemical remediation technique that uses solvents to extract contaminants. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following is NOT a direct effect of heavy metal pollution on soil and plants?