Q. Consider the following statements about harmful effects of radioactive pollution I. Radiations from nuclear wastes causes mutation at a very high rate II. At high doses, nuclear radiations are lethal III. At low doses, radiations cause disorders and cancer Which of the statements given above are correct?
A) I and II
B) I and III
C) II and III
D) All of these
Explanation
Radiations from nuclear wastes cause mutations at a very high rate. A high doses, nuclear radiations are lethal. At low doses, radiations cause disorders and cancer. Nuclear waste should be pretreated and stored in shielded containers and then buried about 500 m deep with in rocks
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.