A
Neither 1 nor 2
B
Both 1 and 2
C
1 only
D
2 only
Correct answer: (c) 1 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct as secondary processing of e-waste and scrap is known as urban mining. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Ministry of Mines oversees both primary mineral development and secondary recycling frameworks, not the MoEFCC.
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2018 · Q121 · UPPGS
Which among the following is the secondary pollutant?