Question:

Given below are two statements :
Statement I: In polluted water values of both dissolved oxygen and BOD are very low.
Statement II: Eutrophication results in decrease in the amount of dissolved oxygen.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

Updated On: Dec 18, 2023
  • Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
  • Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
  • Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
  • Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

The correct option is (D): Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

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Concepts Used:

Water Pollution

  • Water pollution means the contamination of water bodies such as seas, lakes, rivers, aquifers, oceans, and groundwater caused majorly due to inhuman activities with industrial and agricultural effluents. It is the change of chemical, biological, or physical properties of water that will result in a destructive consequence for living organisms.
  • Portable water is considered safe for human and animal consumption as well as used for drinking, cooking, crop irrigation, washing, etc,. Nowadays, chemicals, bacteria, and other pollutants are also influencing this. It adversely acts on all the living forms, directly or indirectly depending upon the source. The effects of water pollution can be felt for years to come.

Sources of Water Pollution:

The following are the major sources of Water Pollution:

  • Domestic Waste
  • Urbanization
  • Deforestation
  • Industrial effluents
  • Social and Religious Practices
  • Insecticides and pesticides
  • Detergents and Fertilizers