Q1 / 230 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Botany · Environmental Issues

The graph given below represents the effect of sewage discharge on some important characteristics of river

Figure

Select the CORRECT option with respect to the peaks A and B.

  • Correct answer
    A
    Peak A - Sharp increase in BOD, the disappearance of clean water organisms

    Peak B - Increase in dissolved oxygen, the reappearance of clean water organisms
  • B
    Peak A - Increase in dissolved oxygen, the reappearance of clean water organisms

    Peak B - Sharp decline in dissolved oxygen, the disappearance of clean water organisms
  • C
    Peak A - Sharp increase in BOD, the appearance of clean water organisms

    Peak B - Increase in dissolved oxygen, the disappearance of clean water organisms
  • D
    Peak A - Increased number of anaerobic bacteria, the disappearance of clean water organisms

    Peak B - Sharp decline in dissolved O2, the reappearance of clean water organisms

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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