12. In the following groups of materials, which group (s) contains only non-biodegradable items?
12. In the following groups of materials, which group (s) contains only non-biodegradable items?

(i) Wood, paper, leather

(ii) Polythene, detergent, PVC

(iii) Plastic, detergent, grass

(iv) Plastic, bakelite, DDT

(a) (iii)

(b) (iv)

(c) (i) and (iii)

(d) (ii) and (iv)

Correct option – ( d )

Explanation for correct option – polythene , detergent , PVC , plastic , bakelite and DDT are all non biodegradable items  

Explanation for incorrect option – in rest of the options wood , paper and grass all three items are degradable .

Hence correct option is Polythene, detergent, PVC and Plastic, bakelite, DDT