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Which of the following is NOT a pollutant?
Options:
A .  A weed in a crop field
B .  Oil in a tanker
C .  Emission from cars
D .  Chemical fertilisers sprayed on plants
Answer: Option B
:
B
A pollutant when introduced into the environment, adversely affects the usefulness of a resource. A weed in the field, emission from cars, and chemical fertilisers sprayed on plants are all pollutants that affect the usefulness of the crops, pollute air and soil/water respectively. Oil in a tanker is not a pollutant by itself, but when it spills in water and affects marine life, it is called a pollutant.

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