Question

Discuss the problems of water pollution in India.

Hint:

Industrial regulation, sustainable farming, and public awareness can mitigate pollution.

Answer 1

1. Industrial waste contamination (heavy metals).
2. Agricultural runoff (pesticides, fertilizers, eutrophication).
3. Untreated sewage discharge (waterborne diseases).
4. Groundwater over-extraction (depletion, arsenic/fluoride contamination).
5. Religious practices (idol immersion).
6. Lack of waste management and public awareness.