Multiple Choice Question

Why are the causes of the Indian rivers becoming toxic?

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Agricultural activities

Conservation of water

Industrialisations

answer is D.

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Industrialization is the cause of the Indian rivers becoming toxic. Rivers in India are the major water source, which help in irrigation and power generation, but these rivers also get polluted due to various factors. One of those factors is Industries. Industrialization is good for the development of the nation. Still, industries also produce a lot of chemical waste, which is so harmful that it kills aquatic animals and fish instantly and that toxic water is also not good for our health. This harmful water directly goes to crops grown through the irrigation done with the help of these rivers. After consuming those crops, many serious diseases occur in the human body.

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