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?