UGC NET Environmental Science Q37

Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Dioxins and other chlorinated hydrocarbons have been shown to accumulate to dangerous levels in fish and fish eating birds.
Statement II: Dioxins are highly toxic; even exposure to its extremely low concentration can cause birth defects, genetic disorder and cancer.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Accepted Answer

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.