Q18 / 90 · JEE Main 2021 (17 Mar Shift 2) · Chemistry

Which of the following statement(s) is (are)
incorrect reason for eutrophication?
(A) excess usage of fertilisers
(B) excess usage of detergents
(C) dense plant population in water bodies
(D) lack of nutrients in water bodies that prevent plant growth

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

  • A
    (A) only
  • B
    (C) only
  • C
    (B) and (D) only
  • Correct answer
    D
    (D) only

Solution

The process in which nutrient enriched water bodies support a dense plant population which kills animal life by depriving it of oxygen and results in subsequent loss of biodiversity is known as eutrophication.

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

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