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Question

The highest chemical pollution is caused by the industrial effluents of

  1. Leather industry
  2. Paper industry
  3. Rayon industry
  4. Textile industry

Answer:

Option A: Leather industry

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Leather industry”.

The leather industry is known for causing significant chemical pollution due to the various processes involved in leather production, such as tanning and dyeing.