The use of one of the following will pollute the environment. This one is :
(a) paper carry bags (b) cotton cloth carry bags (c) nylon cloth carry bags (d) jute carry bags
Correct Answer: (c) nylon cloth carry bags
Explanation: Nylon cloth is manmade fabric, hence, it is non-biodegradable and pollutes the environment.
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