environment medium MCQ

Which of the following is a major source of marine plastic pollution?

  1. Natural weathering of rocks
  2. Land-based activities and improper waste management
  3. Volcanic eruptions
  4. Oceanic upwelling

Answer: Land-based activities and improper waste management

An estimated 80% of marine plastic originates from land via rivers, runoff, and inadequate waste disposal systems.

Topic Marine and Coastal Environment
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC