Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding $DDT$?

  • A
    $DDT$ is an insecticide,which is a type of organochlorine.
  • B
    It is lipophilic and non-biodegradable.
  • C
    Milk is a good carrier of $DDT$.
  • D
    $DDT$ does not undergo biomagnification when it enters the food web.

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Consider the following reasons for the massive fish mortality observed in a lake near a village within a few days:
$(1)$ Excessive use of urea and phosphate fertilizers in nearby crops.
$(2)$ Spraying of $DDT$ using aircraft.
$(3)$ The lake water turned green and foul-smelling.
$(4)$ Initial decrease in phytoplankton in the lake leads to a maximum decrease in photosynthesis.
Which of the above reasons are responsible for the massive fish mortality?

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Column-$I$ Column-$II$
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$(b)$. Carbon monoxide $(ii)$. Chronic exposure to arsenic
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