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Question
State whether the following statement is True or False. In case a statement is false, write the correct statement.
Sewage is a solid waste which causes water pollution and soil pollution
Options
True
False
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Solution
This statement is False.
Explanation:
Sewage is a liquid waste, not a solid garbage and it pollutes the water and soil.
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