Multiple choice general knowledge

What was the epoch-making book written in the 60's by Rachel Carson, which awakened the world to the dangers of environmental pollution but incurred the wrath of industrial giants like Dupont?

  1. Under the Sea Wind

  2. The Silent Spring

  3. The Edge of the Sea

  4. The Sea Around Us

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Rachel Carson's 'Silent Spring' (1962) exposed the dangers of pesticides, particularly DDT, to ecosystems and human health. The book sparked the modern environmental movement and drew heavy criticism from chemical companies like Dupont. 'Under the Sea Wind', 'The Edge of the Sea', and 'The Sea Around Us' were her earlier works focused on marine biology.