The danger of a radioactive pollutant depends on its half-life, the type of radiation emitted, its activity, and how it is absorbed and retained by the body. Isotopes that mimic essential elements (like Strontium mimicking Calcium, or Iodine mimicking Iodine) and are retained for long periods in critical tissues are particularly hazardous.
The most dangerous radioactive pollutant among the following is
Asked in KPSC KAS Prelims 2024 · Topic: Pollution (Radioactive Pollution: Sources, health & environmental impacts, waste management.)
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