UPSC Prelims 2021 · GS Paper 1 · Q87

Environment

Medium · Pollution from copper smelting

Consider the following statements about environmental concerns associated with copper smelting plants:

1. Copper smelting is primarily a source of lethal carbon monoxide emissions.

2. Copper slag generated during smelting can leach heavy metals into the surrounding environment.

3. Smelting of sulphide copper ores releases sulphur dioxide as a pollutant.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?