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DDT has stable and high persistence in
Question

DDT has stable and high persistence in

A.

Plants only

B.

Soil only

C.

Water only

D.

Plant, soil and water

Correct option is B


DDT (Dichloro-Diphenyl-Trichloroethane) is a persistent organic pollutant. Among the different environmental components, DDT exhibits the highest persistence in soil, where it remains stable for many years. Its breakdown is very slow due to limited microbial activity and lack of photodegradation in subsurface environments.

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