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Both substances in which of the following pairs are non-biodegradable?
A
Paper and glass bottle
B
Cotton cloth and polythene bag
C
Fruit peel and paper
D
Glass bottle and polythene bag
Answer: D
Glass and polythene are not decomposed by microbes. Paper, cotton and fruit peel are plant material that microorganisms decompose.
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