Question

Section 2(e) of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 defines "hazardous substance" as any substance or preparation which, by reason of its:

A Quantity or volume, causes harm
B Chemical or physico-chemical properties or handling, is liable to cause harm to human beings, other living creatures, plant, micro-organism, property or the environment
C Cost or market value, endangers safety
D Colour or odour, affects health
E Origin or source, pollutes air
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